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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

COVID-19 signs posted in the Holmes Student Center.

1 additional student, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | March 22, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that one additional student and two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student and one employee have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, two students and four employees...

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 22 gas update: Prices decrease 1.6 cents a gallon

By Jack Baudoin, Reporter | March 22, 2021

DeKALB – The average price of gas in Illinois on March 22 was $3.03 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 4,378 stations in the state. This is a 1.6 cent decrease from last week. Even though prices have gone down, gas is still 26.5 cents...

SGA candidate profile: Harvey Green

SGA candidate profile: Harvey Green

By Northern Star Staff | March 22, 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. Green is running for a senator position for an underserved student communities seat. Name: Harvey...

SGA candidate profile: Breanna Villeda

SGA candidate profile: Breanna Villeda

By Northern Star Staff | March 22, 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. Villeda is running for a senator position for an NIU Colleges & Academics seat. Introduction To...

Rain falls and pools on the road, a car is  parked in the distance. After a quiet and humid morning, thunderstorms in northern Illinois could bring high winds and hail.

Weekly weather update for March 22

By Brandon Montemayor, Reporter | March 22, 2021

DeKALB — The week of March 22 will see mild temperatures, and the first week of spring will kick off with several chances for rain. Forecast data was provided by the National Weather Service.    Monday Monday will be mostly cloudy with...

Northern Star opens Best of DeKalb

Northern Star opens Best of DeKalb

By Northern Star Staff | March 22, 2021

DeKALB — The Northern Star is hosting its annual Best of DeKalb competition starting Monday. Participants can go to the Northern Star site, under the Best of DeKalb tab, and cast their vote in 30 different categories.  Voting will be open until...

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of March 21

By Northern Star Staff | March 21, 2021

Monday Huskies Thank Women: The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center is celebrating women in our everyday lives throughout the month of March. Share an image of a woman you want to celebrate and stage @NIU_GSRC on Instagram or on Facebook. #UpForAChallenge...

The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 8,662

By Jack Baudoin, Reporter | March 19, 2021

DeKALB – The DeKalb County Health Department announced 10 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the total number to 8,662. Among those who have tested positive for coronavirus, 1,434 are younger than 19, 2,032 are in their 20s, 1,301 are in their 30s,...

Mission shows students how to properly wear a face mask.

1 more employee tests positive for COVID-19, 2 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | March 19, 2021

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

Inclusive Birding Club to host ‘Birds n’ Brews’

By Aidan Bengford, Reporter | March 18, 2021

DeKALB — Calling all bird fans old and new! The Inclusive Birding Club at NIU will be hosting a virtual “Birds N’ Brews” event via Zoom from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday. Anyone is welcome to attend, hence the “inclusive” aspect, as no previous birding...

NIU President Lisa Freeman attends the Art and Soul Black Lives Matter street painting event Oct. 1. Smith said that Freeman and other professors have reached out to learn how they can make NIU better for black students.

Board of Trustees votes to extend Freeman’s contract

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | March 18, 2021

DeKALB – The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a measure Thursday to extend NIU President Lisa Freeman’s appointment for another four years. In the extended agreement, Freeman will also receive a $30,000 salary increase by fiscal year 2024.  The...

No additional COVID-19 cases, 3 students recover

No additional COVID-19 cases, 3 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | March 18, 2021

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

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