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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

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...

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, Reporter | 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, News Editor | 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...

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

SGA Senate appoints senator, approves student organization

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | October 12, 2020

DeKALB — The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting, leaving 14 seats still vacant.  Junior nutrition major Peter Dworzanski is the Senate’s newest member in district...

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

By Northern Star Staff | October 11, 2020

Monday Coping Through COVID-19: Coping with Disappointment Webinar: Counseling and Consultation Services will host a self-care webinar at 4 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Contact Sarah Moskal at [email protected] for more information.   Poise and...

Dekalb Police seek owner of lost pet snake.

DeKalb Police seek owner of lost pet snake

By Northern Star Staff | October 10, 2020

DeKALB – The DeKalb Police Department are trying to find the owner of a pet snake found Friday, according to a Friday DeKalb Police Department Facebook post. The pet snake was found at the 600 Block of N. 12th St., according to the post. The pet...

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

County COVID-19 cases rise to 1,903

By Northern Star Staff | October 10, 2020

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 1,903. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 322 are younger than 19, 553 are in their 20s, 259 are in their 30s,...

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

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

By Northern Star Staff | October 9, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that nine 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 Friday, 24 students and four employees are currently...

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