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Holmes Student Center to open Saturday

By Kurt Bitting | October 23, 2019

DeKALB — The ground floor of the Holmes Student Center, along with a Starbucks and The Depot, a convenience store, will open 8 a.m. Saturday. Students and alumni will be able to see the results of the Holmes Student Center renovation project that...

Homecoming pep rally to be held Thursday

By Haley Galvin | October 23, 2019

DeKALB — Students, faculty, staff and the DeKalb community are invited to the first ever NIU Homecoming Pep Rally from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Convocation Center to show their Huskie Pride and get pepped up for the weekend.Meg Junk, coordinator...

Homecoming blood drive to provide for American Red Cross

By Northern Star Staff | October 23, 2019

The Student Health Organization will host a homecoming blood drive 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at Chick Evans Field House, 1050 Lucinda Ave.All blood donations will go to the American Red Cross, an emergency relief nonprofit, and donors will receive a...

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Gas Price Update for Oct. 23

By Northern Star Staff | October 23, 2019

The average gasoline price in DeKalb County at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday was $2.63 per gallon, according to gasbuddy.com. This price is a decrease of 1 cent from Monday's average of $2.64.The state average at 2:30 p.m. Monday was $2.65, which is a decrease...

Library to host talk on Dogs from World War II

Library to host talk on Dogs from World War II

By James Krause | October 23, 2019

DeKALB — The DeKalb Public Library will host an event Saturday meant to tell the story of a war hero and entertainer of the furry variety. Public speaker and storyteller Adrian Brigham will be joined by his wife, recording artist Denise Brigham, to...

IBCCP workshop at Dekalb Public Library

By Northern Star Staff | October 23, 2019

DeKALB — Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP) will be hosting an informational event 6:30 p.m. Oct 24 at the DeKalb Public library. The organization will be giving information on their program. Their program conducts screenings for...

NIU President Lisa Freeman speaks about the Huskie Pledge Tuesday at Altgeld Auditorium.

University plans full-tuition financial aid packages for high school grads

By Dan Doren, News Reporter | October 22, 2019

DeKALB — NIU President Lisa Freeman announced the university’s plan to introduce a new financial aid program called Huskie Pledge during her State of the University address on Tuesday at Altgeld Auditorium.Huskie Pledge is set to launch for the fall...

E-cigarette health warning issued

By Northern Star Staff | October 22, 2019

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), state and local health departments and other clinical and public health partners are investigating severe lung injuries linked with use of e-cigarettes and vaping...

University Council discusses capital projects, shared governance

By Ashley Dwy | October 21, 2019

DeKALB — The Faculty Senate discussed the capital and capital renewal projects, as well as a brief update about the state of shared governance at the University Council’s recent meeting Oct. 16 at Altgeld Hall.The top 11 capital projects are planned...

NAACP promotes local involvement, political awareness

By Dan Doren, News Reporter | October 21, 2019

DeKALB — Students received information about the importance of elections and the qualities of a good candidate 7 p.m. Tuesday during the Democratic debate watch party, hosted by NIU’s chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored...

Gas Price Update Oct. 21

By Northern Star Staff | October 21, 2019

The average gasoline price in DeKalb County at 3:45 p.m. Monday was $2.64 per gallon, according to gasbuddy.com. This price has not changed from last Wednesdays's average of $2.64, but averages for nearby counties have gone down.{{tncms-inline alignment="right"...

Upcoming events: week of Oct. 21

Upcoming events: week of Oct. 21

By Northern Star Staff | October 21, 2019

MondayOpen Forum for Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs: Chad McEvoy, candidate for the position of Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, will participate in an open forum 9:20 to 10 a.m. in the Altgeld Hall Board Room. Contact Joan Parrish at [email protected]...