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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

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...

NIU President Lisa Freeman sits in her office at Altgeld Hall.

Freeman denounces anti-Asian violence after deadly Atlanta shootings

By Northern Star Staff | March 18, 2021

DeKALB – NIU President Lisa Freeman denounced hate and all forms of racism in the wake of an Atlanta shooting that killed eight people, including six Asian American women. “The increase in crimes across our nation targeting those who are not white...

Pritzker expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to 16 and older

Pritzker expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to 16 and older

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | March 18, 2021

DeKALB – Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that anyone 16 or older will be able to receive the coronavirus vaccine starting April 12 in Illinois. The eligibility change won’t apply to Chicago, which has its own vaccination plan and gets...

Desks in DuSable Hall are socially distanced and marked by tape on the ground.

NIU plans to hold 70% of fall classes face-to-face

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | March 17, 2021

DeKALB – NIU announced Wednesday that it plans to offer primarily face-to-face classes and student support services, increased capacity for housing, social activities, athletics and events for the fall 2021 semester, according to a Wednesday email from...

One more student and no employees test positive for COVID-19.

1 more student tests positive for COVID-19, 3 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | March 17, 2021

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

NIU Police Chief Tom Phillips is set to retire in mid-April.

NIU police chief to retire mid-April

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | March 17, 2021

DeKALB – NIU Police Chief Tom Phillips will retire in mid-April after seven years of service, according to a Wednesday news release. Deputy Chief Darren Mitchell, a 21-year veteran at the department, will step in as acting chief of the NIU Police Department.  “I...

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

Senate grants SGA recognition to Turning Point USA

By Ashley Dwy, Reporter | March 17, 2021

DeKALB – The Student Government Association recognized Turning Point USA as an official student organization on Sunday, despite pushback from students at the meeting.  Turning Point USA’s mission is to identify, educate, train and organize students...

Chipotle is at 1013 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb.

Kappa Delta Chi to hold Chipotle fundraiser

By Parker Otto, Reporter | March 16, 2021

DeKALB – Kappa Delta Chi’s Beta Upsilon chapter will host a fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Chipotle, 1013 W Lincoln Highway A, in order to raise money for their sorority. Kappa Delta Chi is a sorority at NIU committed to the professional...

No additional COVID-19 cases, 4 students recover.

No additional COVID-19 cases, 4 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | March 16, 2021

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

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