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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Graduate school to host virtual LinkedIn workshop

By Northern Star Staff | March 31, 2021

The graduate school at NIU will present a “20 Steps to a More Optimized LinkedIn Profile in 2021” workshop on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Though it is being run through the graduate department, the event is available to all students. The...

A wasted face mask lays in the parking lot outside of the Village Commons Bookstore in DeKalb.

6 additional students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | March 31, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that six students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and no students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 18 students and one employee are currently COVID-19...

NIU's Turning Point USA claims SGA discriminated against organization

NIU’s Turning Point USA claims SGA discriminated against organization

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | March 31, 2021

DeKALB – After becoming recognized by the Student Government Association, the NIU chapter of Turning Point USA is claiming SGA members “discriminated against” the organization following a lengthy process to recognition. Kyle Jacobson, founding...

Candidate profile: Ward 2 alderperson

Candidate profile: Ward 2 alderperson

By Northern Star Staff | March 31, 2021

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to local candidates for the 2021 consolidated election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Name: Barb Larson Occupation: Payroll and bookkeeper for Larson...

Candidate profile: Ward 2 alderperson

Candidate profile: Ward 2 alderperson

By Northern Star Staff | March 31, 2021

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to local candidates for the 2021 consolidated election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Name: J.J. Wett Occupation: Clinical Director at the DeKalb...

The Student Government Association is located in Holmes Student Center on the ground floor in the OASIS space.

Voting for SGA representatives starts Tuesday

By Northern Star Staff | March 30, 2021

DeKALB — A reminder that voting for this year's Student Body Election for NIU's Student Government Association begins Tuesday. Voting for student body representatives will take place virtually via HuskieLink, with polls opening at 9 a.m. Tuesday and...

Campus Activities Board to host informational sessions

By Northern Star Staff | March 30, 2021

DeKALB — Informational sessions about what the Campus Activities Board’s goals are how to get involved, and even how to run for an executive board position, will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. If students...

Three students tested positive for COVID-19.

4 more students test positive for COVID-19, 1 student recovers

By Northern Star Staff | March 30, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that fours students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student has recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Tuesday, 12 students and one employee are currently COVID-19...

Candidate profile: DeKalb township supervisor

Candidate profile: DeKalb township supervisor

By Northern Star Staff | March 30, 2021

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to local candidates for the 2021 consolidated election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Name: Jim Luebke Occupation: Manufacturing Manager Education:...

Candidate profile: DeKalb township supervisor

Candidate profile: DeKalb township supervisor

By Northern Star Staff | March 30, 2021

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to local candidates for the 2021 consolidated election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Name: Mary Hess Education: B.S. Recreation &...

A tier system will be used and it goes down based on the scope of the organization and how much money they need or want.

Senate amends bylaws for student organizations, finance policy

By Ashley Dwy, Reporter | March 29, 2021

DeKALB – The Student Government Association Senate approved two bills at their virtual meeting Sunday. One bill makes changes to their student organization policy, and the other makes changes to SGA's finance policy. Student organization policy changes With...

SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

Senate grants SGA recognition to Inclusive Collective

By Ashley Dwy, Reporter | March 29, 2021

DeKALB – The Student Government Association Senate granted Inclusive Collective, a religious student organization, full recognition at their virtual meeting Sunday. Inclusive Collective’s mission statement is fueling young adults through Jesus...

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