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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

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Candidate profile: DeKalb County Coroner

By Northern Star Staff | October 30, 2020

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to all local candidates for the 2020 election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Name: Dennis J. Miller Occupation: DeKalb County Coroner Education: Waubonsee...

Raising Cane's set to open Nov. 17

New Raising Cane’s set to open Nov. 17

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter | October 30, 2020

DeKALB – Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers grand-opening is scheduled on Nov. 17, eight months after the company confirmed its plans to purchase the site. The Louisiana-based fast-food chain is looking to hire 80 employees before its opening day, Regional...

5 more students test positive for COVID-19

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

By Northern Star Staff | October 29, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that five 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 Thursday, 53 students and seven employees are...

A voting booth in the Holmes Student Center.

What students need to know about the ‘fair tax’ amendment

By Ashley Dwy, Reporter | October 29, 2020

DeKALB – On the ballot for the 2020 general election is an amendment to Section 3 of Article IX of the Illinois Constitution, also known as the fair tax amendment. It's a proposal to make Illinois’ current income tax look more like the federal income...

Candidate profile: DeKalb County Circuit Clerk

Candidate profile: DeKalb County Circuit Clerk

By Northern Star Staff | October 29, 2020

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to all local candidates for the 2020 election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Name: Rukisha L. Crawford Occupation: DeKalb County Board Member Education:...

2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

1 additional student tests positive for COVID-19, 2 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | October 28, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that one additional student and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and two students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 52 students and six employees are currently...

Turning Point USA: 'We're going to stand for what we believe in'

Turning Point USA: ‘We’re going to stand for what we believe in’

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | October 28, 2020

DeKALB — NIU’s chapter of Turning Point USA has started many conversations and evoked controversy from students since it started in the summer for its social media presence. Despite this, founding member Kyle Jacobson said it’s on its way to becoming...

Candidate profile: DeKalb County Circuit Clerk

Candidate profile: DeKalb County Circuit Clerk

By Northern Star Staff | October 28, 2020

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to all local candidates for the 2020 election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Name: Lori Grubbs Occupation: DeKalb County Circuit Clerk’s...

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

11 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 2 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | October 27, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that 11 additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and two students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Tuesday, 53 students and six employees are currently...

A Night at Holmes will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 6 in the Holmes Student Center

Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center still open on Election Day

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | October 27, 2020

DeKALB — Students looking to register to vote and cast their ballot on Election Day at the Holmes Student Center will no longer be able to after DeKalb County Clerk Doug Johnson removed the center as a registration center weeks before the election.  Students...

Candidate profile: DeKalb County State's Attorney

Candidate profile: DeKalb County State’s Attorney

By Northern Star Staff | October 27, 2020

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to all local candidates for the 2020 election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Name: Rick Amato Occupation: DeKalb County State’s Attorney Education:...

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

SGA Senator resigns, new student organizations approved

By Ashley Dwy, Reporter | October 27, 2020

DeKALB — Speaker of the Senate Brad Beyer announced Devonté Fuller resigned from his Senator position recently, so he was not present at the Student Government Association Senate meeting Sunday. This leaves 15 vacancies open for Senate positions...

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