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Young Americans for Liberty members (left to right) Evan Cinkovich, Reece Mendicino, Josh Harvey and Masood Ahmed stand in front of free speech ball outside Cole Hall, Friday.

Giant beach ball promotes free speech

By Northern Star Staff | February 7, 2020

Young Americans for Liberty members (left to right) Evan Cinkovich, Reece Mendicino, Josh Harvey and Masood Ahmed stand in front of free speech ball outside Cole Hall, Friday.

Today is the last day to fill out the Census

Students in residence halls count on the upcoming census. Here’s what you need to know.

By Ashley Dwy | February 7, 2020

DeKALB — National Census Day is coming up April 1 and continuing on for months afterwards.The census itself takes place once every 10 years to count each city’s population and provide the basis for reapportioning congressional seats in the House...

Anniversary exhibit displays ‘Huskie identity’

By Dan Doren, News Reporter | February 6, 2020

DeKALB — The NIU community will get to view the 125-year history of the university at the recently unveiled “Becoming Huskies” exhibition through December as part of the university’s year-long celebration.The opening reception for “Becoming...

Second Ward Alderman Tom Teresinski discussed the potential farmland use by the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, 3232 Pleasant St. at a city council meeting Monday. Old Elm Farms placed the highest bid during an auction and can farm the land if the ordinance passes.

Council to hold public hearing on federal grant Monday

By Northern Star Staff | February 6, 2020

DeKALB — A public hearing is set for Monday night’s City Council meeting for residents to give their opinions on a five-year Community Development Block Grant.The Community Development Block Grant is a federally funded program aimed to increase housing,...

At the Aug. 15, 2019, meeting, Board of Trustees Chairperson Dennis Barsema addresses former NTC students after their public comments.

Board of Trustees meeting schedule changes

By Northern Star Staff | February 6, 2020

DeKALB — The schedule has changed for the NIU Board of Trustees Committee Meetings for Feb. 13, according to a news release from the university.The committee for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and Personal will meet at 8:30 a.m. The committee for...

Gas price update for Feb. 23.

Gas price update for Feb. 5

By Jack Baudoin, Lifestyle writer | February 5, 2020
Ferrara Candy Company plans to build a 106 million square foot distribution complex on 106 acres of land in the ChicagoWest Business Park.

Mayor Jerry Smith calls Ferrara distribution center ‘catalyst’ for DeKalb

By Kierra Frazier | February 5, 2020

DeKALB — DeKalb Mayor Jerry Smith called the city’s development of a distribution center for Ferrara Candy Company, owners of SweeTARTS, Fun Dip, Nerds and more, a “catalyst for even bigger and better things to come'' for the city. The candy company...

Altgeld Hall sits in the distance among light snowfall. 

Snowfall expected overnight in DeKalb

By Northern Star Staff | February 5, 2020

Altgeld Hall sits in the distance among light snowfall. 

DeKalb resident calls for protest against Republican senators’ actions

By Northern Star Staff | February 5, 2020

DeKALB — A protest against an alleged "cover-up of the Senate Impeachment" of President Donald Trump will be held 5 to 6 p.m. at First Street and Lincoln Highway.A release sent by Meryl Greer Domina, co-chair of local nonprofit 350Kishwaukee, invites...

Campus Activities Board hosts self-defense class

By Ashley Dwy | February 5, 2020

DeKALB — Nicole Snell, a nationwide speaker with the Students Fight Back organization and the Campus Activities Board, taught students verbal and physical techniques to fight back against potential predators from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Holmes Student...

Janai Crumbley, sophomore philosophy and psychology double major, speaks at the SGA Senate meeting Sunday. Crumbley and Michael Verlinsky, junior finance major, were appointed to the SGA Senate's body during the meeting.

SGA Senate appoints members, approves DREAM Action NIU funds

By Dan Doren, News Reporter | February 4, 2020

DeKALB — The SGA Senate appointed Janai Crumbley, sophomore philosophy and psychology double major, and Michael Verlinsky, junior finance major to its body during Sunday’s meeting, each with unanimous approval.“After a year, I came back home to...