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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

SGA Senate appoints two senators-at-large

By Dan Doren | February 10, 2020

DeKALB — The Senate appointed two senators-at-large: first-year engineering major Albino Rosales and Cytyois Bills, senior environmental science major.Rosales talked about his experience as a first-generation student and said he wants to provide others...

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Department sees cuts to repair funding

By Ashley Dwy | February 10, 2020

DeKALB — The Department of Biological Sciences will no longer be reimbursed for any third party repairs due to how old its facility is.This, along with other concerns regarding preventative maintenance such as roof leaks and broken lab equipment, was...

Upcoming events: Week of Feb. 10

Upcoming events: Week of Feb. 10

By Northern Star Staff | February 9, 2020

MondayCountry Financial Meet & Greet Table: Country Financial will recruit sales students 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Barsema Hall Atrium. Visit the Country Financial website for more information. Great Lakes Coca-Cola Bottling Meet & Greet: Great Lakes...

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Weekly weather: Week of Feb. 10

By Quinn Minear | February 9, 2020

The week of Feb. 10 leading up to Valentine’s Day is cold. Temperatures will rise slightly in the middle of the week, but then go back down. Forecast data was provided by the National Weather Service.Monday Monday is partly sunny with a high of 31...

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 | 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...

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. 

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