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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

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. 

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 | 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...

Huskie Pride sculpture damaged, set to be repaired

By Northern Star Staff | February 3, 2020

DeKALB — The Huskie Pride sculpture in the center of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commons has been damaged and the "U" in NIU was sent for repairs Monday. It is suspected the U was damaged by a skateboarder, Belinda Roller, Director of Architectural...

Upcoming events: Week of Feb. 3

By Northern Star Staff | February 3, 2020

Monday Feb. 3“Golden” Alumni Two-person Exhibition Award: An exhibit featuring artwork created by NIU alumni Amy Flemind and John Nester will take place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jack Olson Gallery. There is no cost for the exhibit, and it will run...

Semati hosts talk on Iran-US relations

Semati hosts talk on Iran-US relations

By Noah Johnson | February 2, 2020

DeKALB — Iran and the U.S. may have more in common than people think, Mehdi Semati, professor and chair of the department of communication, said during a presentation in the Founders Memorial Library.Tensions between the two countries rose after the...

University kicks off 125th anniversary with exhibition

University kicks off 125th anniversary with exhibition

By Dan Doren | February 2, 2020

DeKALB — Students, faculty, staff and alumni turned out in droves to enjoy food, history, entertainment and speeches at the 125th anniversary kick-off event 3 p.m. Thursday.The 125th anniversary celebration will feature a year-long series of events...

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