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Panelists address freedom of expression on college campuses

By Yari Tapia, Lifestyle Writer | November 20, 2020

DeKALB – Students had the opportunity to ask a group of panelists questions regarding free speech during the Role of Freedom of Expression at a Public University event from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday on Microsoft Teams. Dean of Students Kelly Wesener...

A mask is taped to NIU's Olive Goyle statue next to Altgeld Hall June 3.

3 more students test positive for COVID-19, 2 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | November 19, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that three additional students and no employee have tested positive for the coronavirus, and two students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 48 students and eight employees are...

Three students tested positive for COVID-19.

2 more students test positive for COVID-19, 4 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | November 18, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that two additional students and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, and four students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 47 students and nine employees are...

Progress LGBTQ+ Pride flag outside the Holmes Student Center.

Progress LGBTQ+ Pride Flags being displayed on campus for first time

By Ashley Dwy | November 18, 2020

DeKALB – This week is the first time Progress LGBTQ+ Pride Flags will be flown this widely and prominently at NIU, Molly Holmes, director of the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, said.  The Progress LGBTQ+ Pride Flags are on display from Monday...

NIU President Lisa Freeman giving her state of the university address  on Microsoft Teams Tuesday.

Freeman reflects on fall semester during university address

By Kierra Frazier | November 18, 2020

DeKALB – NIU President Lisa Freeman reflected on the effects COVID-19 has had on the university for the past nine months, along with the university’s social justice efforts during Tuesday’s state of the university address.  “It's safe to say...

Source: Proposed FY21 city budget.

Proposed FY21 city budget balanced, city staff sees decrease

By Kierra Frazier | November 18, 2020

DeKALB – The City Council and Finance Advisory Committee met Monday to discuss the proposed FY21 city budget, which includes $103 million in projected revenue against $98 million in expenses, making the budget balanced.  Due to the decline in business...

 Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks April 9 at the Thompson Center in Chicago during the daily update on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Pritzker announces statewide COVID-19 restrictions

By Kierra Frazier | November 17, 2020

DeKALB – Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday that the state will enter Tier 3 mitigations efforts starting Friday as COVID-19 cases rise in Illinois.  Tier 3 mitigations include retail stores statewide having a 25% store capacity. Indoor recreation...

5 more students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

5 more students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | November 17, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that five additional students and two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and five students and one employee have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Tuesday, 49 students and 10...

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

SGA Senate appoints senator-at-large, approves student organization

By Ashley Dwy | November 17, 2020

DeKALB – Clayton Schopfer, sophomore political science and Spanish major, was unanimously approved to be reelected into the Senate Sunday at the Student Government Association’s virtual meeting.  There are now 16 sitting senators. Former Senator...

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)

NIU announces shift to online classes for remainder of semester

By Northern Star Staff | November 16, 2020

DeKALB – All courses for the remainder of the semester will be held online beginning Nov. 30 following the rise of COVID-19 cases in the state, NIU President Lisa Freeman wrote in an email Monday.  In-person activities for the remainder of the semester...

One additional student tests positive for COVID-19, ten students recover

13 more students, 3 employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | November 16, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that 13 additional students and three employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 11 students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, 49 students and nine employees are currently...

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of Nov. 16

By Northern Star Staff | November 15, 2020

Monday  Mini-Mindfulness Mondays with Professor Rigertas: Students are invited to join Professor Rigertas at 12:30 p.m. for a short virtual mindfulness exercise. Contact Melody Mitchell at [email protected] for more information. International...