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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

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

County health department reports 76 complaints on 37 bars and restaurants

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | October 20, 2020

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department has received 76 complaints on 37 bars and restaurants since Oct. 3 when resurgence mitigations took effect, according to a Thursday news release from the DeKalb County Health Department.  When a complaint...

A COVID-19 awareness sign Sept. 2, posted in view of Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

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

By Northern Star Staff | October 20, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that two additional students and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, and two students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Tuesday, 31 students and four employees are currently...

Candidate profile: Illinois State Representative, District 70

Candidate profile: Illinois State Representative, District 70

By Northern Star Staff | October 20, 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:  Jeff Keicher  Occupation:  Insurance Agent  Education:  NIU...

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

Students voice concerns about SGA vice president

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | October 19, 2020

DeKALB — Around 80 students attended the Student Government Association Senate meeting Sunday to express their concerns about SGA Vice President Kyle Jacobson’s responsibility to represent the entire student body.  At the meeting, students and...

10 students test positive for COVID-19, 2 students recover

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

By Northern Star Staff | October 19, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that 10 additional students and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, and two students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, 31 students and three employees are currently...

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, News Editor | 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, News Editor | 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, Reporter | 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...

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