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Polling place sign on the Barsema Alumni and Visitor's Center on Nov. 3.

Students react to 2020 election results

By Kierra Frazier | November 10, 2020

DeKALB — After five days of counting votes, Vice President Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump Saturday as the 46th President of the U.S., prompting some students to breathe a “sigh of relief” after hearing the results. As of Tuesday, Biden...

Source: Nov. 9 City Council agenda.

City Council approves annual transit service costs

By Kierra Frazier | November 10, 2020

DeKALB — City Council members unanimously approved an ordinance that authorizes NIU’s annual contribution for integrated transit services at Monday’s meeting.  For FY21, the university’s anticipated contribution is $2 million, according to...

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

SGA Senate fills three director positions

By Ashley Dwy | November 10, 2020

DeKALB — The Student Government Association confirmed three new SGA directors at their virtual meeting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Naava Ofri-Akman, sophomore acting major and dance minor, was unanimously approved to be the Director of Environmental...

A biker rides past Swen Parson Hall on Oct. 13.

Temperatures hit a record high in DeKalb

By Greg Gancarz | November 9, 2020

DeKALB – Meteorologists recorded a high temperature of 76 degrees on Sunday, a new record for Nov. 8. The previous record of 73 degrees, occurred in 1931, National Weather Service Meteorologist Lee Carlaw said. The new record came amid a string of...

A face mask lays in the mud along the sidewalk of West Hillcrest Drive in DeKalb on Thursday, June 11th.

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

By Northern Star Staff | November 9, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that seven additional students and two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 11 students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, 48 students and 12 employees are currently...

The annual clery report highlights the crime statistics for the 2021-2022 academic year at NIU and provides information regarding safety and security for the 2022-23 academic year.

Police investigate shooting on Ridge Drive

By Northern Star Staff | November 9, 2020

DeKALB — At approximately 12:58 p.m. a shooting occurred near the 800 block of Ridge Drive, according to a safety bulletin sent around 1:07 p.m. Police are continuing to investigate the incident, according to the bulletin. Police are advising residents...

Weekly events: Week of Nov. 9

Weekly events: Week of Nov. 9

By Northern Star Staff | November 8, 2020

Monday Coping Through COVID-19: Secrets to Sleeping Better Webinar: Student Wellness will host a virtual webinar to improve students’ wellness, mental health and physical health at 4 pm. Contact Sarah Moskal at [email protected] for more information. ...

DeKalb County Health Department employee walks to her car with a mask on.

County cases rise to 3,228

By Northern Star Staff | November 7, 2020

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 3,228. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 560 are younger than 19, 884 are in their 20s, 451 are in their 30s,...

If voters want to register to vote in person at polling places they will need a driver's license or another form of ID and a Social Security number.

Political science professors explain delay in presidential election

By Ashley Dwy | November 7, 2020

DeKALB — Amidst a very close presidential race, students were able to ask a panel of experts about the nuances of the election – specifically why students do not yet know the winner of the election – at an Election 2020: Ask the NIU Experts event...

2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

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

By Northern Star Staff | November 6, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that eight additional students and two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and seven students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, 52 students and 11 employees are currently...

Theo 24-hour vigil will be held at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W State St.

24-hour vigil to be held in honor of veterans

By Yari Tapia, Lifestyle Writer | November 6, 2020

DeKALB – The DeKalb County Forty and Eight will be holding a 24-hour Veterans Vigil Opening Ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W. State St. The State of Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander Laurie Emmer is the keynote...

The route of the Huskie Safe Line as of Nov. 2.

Huskie Safe Line integrated into city transport

By Ashley Dwy | November 6, 2020

DeKALB — The Huskie Safe Line was replaced by the Huskie Route 11 Nov. 2 in an effort to consolidate the DeKalb transit system. The Huskie Route 11 covers the same area the Huskie Safe Line covered and provides its service for both students and DeKalb...