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Columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins believes NIU can do more for their transfer students.

Masks not required to vote on campus despite university requirement

By Kierra Frazier | October 19, 2020

DeKALB – Despite the campus-wide face mask requirement, those who choose to cast a ballot at the Holmes Student Center for early voting aren’t required to wear a face mask. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced in August that election...

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 19

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 19

By Northern Star Staff | October 18, 2020

Monday: Early voting for the General Election: Early voting for the 2020 General Election begins in the Holmes Student Center in the Gallery Lounge. Those registered to vote in DeKalb County can cast their ballot.  Coping Through COVID-19: Connecting...

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

County COVID-19 cases rise to 2,070

By Northern Star Staff | October 17, 2020

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 2,070. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 346 are younger than 19, 604 are in their 20s, 280 are in their 30s,...

15 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and one student recovers.

2 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 1 student recovers

By Northern Star Staff | October 16, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that two additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student has recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, 23 students and three employees are currently...

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

One additional student tests positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 15, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that one additional student and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and no students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 22 students and three employees are currently...

Today is the last day to fill out the Census

Today is the last day to complete the 2020 Census

By Kierra Frazier | October 15, 2020

DeKALB — Thursday is the last day to fill out the census. Residents can respond by mail, phone or online at 2020census.gov. Despite efforts to extend the deadline to the end of the month, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court’s order Tuesday.  Sherrie...

‘Why Vote?’ virtual event addresses student questions on politics

‘Why Vote?’ virtual event addresses student questions on politics

By Greg Gancarz | October 14, 2020

DeKALB — The Center for Black Studies hosted the “Why Vote?” virtual lecture event at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The event allowed participants to field questions to political science professors about the voting process and politics. The event lasted until...

2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

5 students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 14, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that five additional students and two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and three student have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 21 students and three employees...

SGA adjusts FY21 budget due to COVID-19

SGA adjusts FY21 budget due to COVID-19

By Ashley Dwy | October 14, 2020

DeKALB –The Student Government Association received a $253,245.20 budget cut for the 2020-2021 academic year, according to the SGA’s adjusted annual budget. The current budget is $1,012,980.80, compared to the original $1,266,226, and this has...

Three students and no employees test positive for COVID-19.

2 more students, 1 employee test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 13, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that two 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 Tuesday, 19 students and one employee are currently...

First Ward Alderperson Carolyn Morris reads a letter out loud during DeKalb's City Council meeting on Monday, July 13th.

City Council discusses salary decreases for elected officials

By Kierra Frazier | October 13, 2020

DeKALB — The DeKalb City Council approved an ordinance on first reading for a potential 10% reduction in the annual compensation of DeKalb’s elected officials after the April 2021 election at Monday’s meeting.  The ordinance was originally written...

A mask on the ground of NIU's campus. As of Feb. 28, students and faculty are no longer required to wear masks indoors.

2 more students now COVID-19 positive, 8 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | October 12, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that two additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and eight students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, 18 students and one employee are currently...