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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

Beverly Henry named interim dean of College of Health and Human Sciences

Beverly Henry named interim dean of College of Health and Human Sciences

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | December 11, 2020

DeKALB – Beverly Henry, director for the doctorate program in Health Sciences, was approved as the interim dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences at Thursday’s Board of Trustees meeting.  Henry will replace Dean Derryl Block, who will...

Rates for New Hall and Northern View are considered separately.  Source: Dec. 10 Board of Trustees Agenda.

Board of Trustees approves 2% increase to room and board fees

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | December 11, 2020

DeKALB – Starting Fall 2021 room and board fees at the university will increase 2%, approximately $100, per semester following the approval by the Board of Trustees at Thursday’s meeting.  Each year, the university brings forward to the Board...

Three students tested positive for COVID-19.

1 more student tests positive for COVID-19, 6 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | December 10, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that one additional student and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, and six students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 27 students and nine employees are currently...

A gloved hand holds a COVID-19 nasal swab test. While the IDPH still recommends that everyone get vaccinated and boosted, the IDPH has begun the use of a COVID-19 treatment drug.

Where to get a free COVID-19 test in northern Illinois

By Yari Tapia, Reporter | December 10, 2020

DeKALB – The Illinois Department of Public Health is offering free COVID-19 testing at various locations throughout northern Illinois. Regardless of symptoms or immigration status, anyone can be tested. It is suggested to bring an insurance card;...

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

1 additional student tests positive for COVID-19, 5 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | December 9, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that one additional student and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and five students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 32 students and nine employees are...

Charles Larson

Colleagues remember late professor Charles Larson

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | December 9, 2020

DeKALB – In the classroom, Charles Larson was known for his sense of humor and always cracking a corny joke with his students.  Not only did Larson teach in a way that was often energetic and entertaining, but he made it a habit to remember every...

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

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

By Northern Star Staff | December 8, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that one additional student and two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and two students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Tuesday, 36 students and 10 employees are currently...

Mental health during COVID-19

Mental health professionals give advice for winter months

By Ashley Dwy, Reporter | December 8, 2020

DeKALB – With the winter comes Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly known as seasonal depression, and this winter will be unlike any other due to COVID-19 as anxieties and negative emotions surge. Students’ mental health has already been negatively...

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

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

By Northern Star Staff | December 7, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that four additional students and three employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and nine students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, 37 students and eight employees are...

Dan Kenney, executive director of DeKalb County Community Gardens, (left) sets up a Grow Mobile food distribution in Kingston with  Christy Westman, Grow Mobile Program coordinator in 2019.

Local food pantries seek to help residents as volunteer numbers decrease

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter | December 7, 2020

DeKALB – Food pantries in DeKalb have seen both surges in demand and drops in volunteer numbers in the wake of COVID-19 lockdowns, local food pantry administrators said. Local food distribution centers around DeKalb County have seen the number of...

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of Dec. 7

By Northern Star Staff | December 6, 2020

Monday:  BGSA Succulent Sale: The Biological Graduate Student Association (BGSA) is holding a virtual succulent sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students can place an order here. Contact [email protected] for more information. The Engineering...

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

County cases rise to 5,458

By Northern Star Staff | December 5, 2020

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 5,458. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 915 are younger than 19, 1,308 are in their 20s, 782 are in their 30s,...

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