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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

Closeup of a 2021 Graduation Tassel at a graduation ceremony.

What graduating seniors need to know ahead of commencement

By Jack Baudoin, Reporter | March 29, 2021

DeKALB – For many college seniors at the university, April 22 marks not only the last day of the classes this semester but the last day of school for the rest of their lives. Graduating from college is a huge step forward in a person’s life, and there...

4 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and 27 recover.

3 more students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | March 29, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that three additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and no students and one employee have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, nine students and three...

The cheapest gas prices in the state reported Sunday at $3.17/g, while the most expensive was $4.49/g with a difference of $1.32/g.

Week of March 29 gas update: Prices decrease 4.3 cents a gallon

By Ashley Dwy, Reporter | March 29, 2021

DeKALB – Illinois gas prices have fallen 4.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.98 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 4,378 stations in Illinois. The lowest price in the state today is $2.56 per gallon while the...

SGA candidate profile: Devlin Collins

SGA candidate profile: Devlin Collins

By Northern Star Staff | March 29, 2021

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to all SGA candidates. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Collins is running for the president position in the executive branch. Name: Devlin Collins Year...

SGA candidate profile: Brian Enrique Acosta

SGA candidate profile: Brian Enrique Acosta

By Northern Star Staff | March 29, 2021

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to all SGA candidates. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Acosta is running for the president position in the executive branch. Name: Brian Enrique Acosta Year...

The NIU sign stands in the heart of campus. Students have a lot of events to look forward to this semester. (Northern Star File photo)

Weekly weather update for March 29

By Brandon Montemayor, Reporter | March 29, 2021

DeKALB — The weather for the week of March 29 will see warm to mild temperatures, and mostly clear skies as we head towards Easter Sunday. Forecast data was provided by the National Weather Service.    Monday Monday will be sunny and...

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of March 29

By Northern Star Staff | March 28, 2021

Monday Resume Writing – The Essentials: Career Services will host a virtual resume writing workshop at 11 a.m. for students who are creating their first resume or updating their resume. Contact Edward Heard at [email protected] for more information. ...

Flame candles isolated on black background.

‘It could have been me’: NIU holds vigil for AAPI victims of hate crimes

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | March 27, 2021

DeKALB – When sophomore nursing major Zoe Bragas became aware of the rise in violence against Asian Americans, her first thought was, “well, I guess it's okay if I become too white for my family because maybe other people – privileged people – ...

The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 8,749

By Northern Star Staff | March 27, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 8,749. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,454 are younger than 19, 2,058 are in their 20s, 1,310 are in their...

Trash Squirrels is a Facebook group that disposes of litter around the city of DeKalb.

DeKalb Facebook group to clean city

By Jack Baudoin, Reporter | March 26, 2021

A DeKalb group dedicated to cleaning up the city is growing in numbers. Trash Squirrels is a Facebook group that disposes of litter around the city. Julie Jesmer co-founded the group with Laura LeGear Adkins.  “My son and I were cleaning up Greenwood...

SGA candidates debate fall semester, textbook affordability

By Ashley Dwy, Reporter | March 26, 2021

DeKALB – The SGA executive branch candidate debate allowed for Brian Acosta, third-year finance major, and Devlin Collins, third-year nonprofit and NGO studies major, to share their goals if they became SGA president for the 53rd session. The debate...

An abandoned face mask lays in a pile of leaves outside NIU's Founder's Memorial Library on Tuesday, May 12th.

1 additional student tests positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | March 26, 2021

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

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