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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

Ombudsperson says she is concerned for office’s confidentiality

By Ahyen Labanan | November 11, 2019

DeKALB — Sarah Klaper, NIU’s University Ombudsperson, announced that she is now a Clery Reporter at the Operating Staff Council meeting Thursday “after much protest and fighting about it for seven years.”Klaper said she is concerned the change...

In this Jan. 25 file photo, the City Council discusses the possibility of voting to change the city’s current outdoor smoking regulations at public places at the next council meeting. From left to right: Sixth Ward Alderperson Mike Verbic, Fourth Ward Alderperson Patrick Fagan, Mayor Jerry Smith and Fifth Ward Alderspon Kate Noreiko.

Mayor fills fourth ward alderperson position

By Kierra Frazier | November 10, 2019

DeKALB — Mayor Jerry Smith has chosen Gregory Perkins to fill the fourth ward alderperson position and the City Council will vote to approve his appointment at Tuesday night’s meeting.If City Council members approve the appointment, Perkins will be...

Protesters march Saturday outside the Center of Black Studies. NIU's NAACP chapter organized a march against perceived unequal treatment by the City of DeKalb police department.

NAACP organizes march to police headquarters

By Kierra Frazier | November 10, 2019

DeKALB — Over 100 members from the NIU and DeKalb communities marched Saturday to the DeKalb Police Department demanding a set date for more sensitivity training, more accountability for police officers and the establishment of a diverse human relations...

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

Huskie Pledge to cost NIU $1 million

By Dan Doren | November 10, 2019

DeKALB — NIU has put aside about $1 million in funds for its upcoming Huskie Pledge financial aid program, Sol Jensen, vice president for enrollment management, marketing and communications, said.The Huskie Pledge will launch in the fall 2020 semester...

Evelyn Gonzalez-Jacobo, pictured above, will be remembered for her work ethic and dedication.

NIU remembers student for diligence, smile

By Ginger Simons | November 10, 2019

DeKALB — The Huskie community lost one of its own Nov. 2 to a fatal car accident that occurred in the late afternoon of Oct. 31. Evelyn Gonzalez-Jacobo will be remembered by those who knew her as a hard worker with a shining personality and a fierce...

Upcoming events: week of Nov. 11

Upcoming events: week of Nov. 11

By Northern Star Staff | November 10, 2019

MondayNIU Open House: NIU will host an open house 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Convocation Center. Prospective students can tour campus, residence halls and participate in the academic browsing fair. They can also apply to NIU for free during the open house....

In this Oct. 11 file photo, Dean of Students Kelly Wesener-Michael speaks during the University Council meeting Wednesday next to Sol Jensen, vice president for enrollment management, marketing and communications.

Drafting of shared governance reforms continues

By Ashley Dwy | November 8, 2019

DeKALB — Shared governance continues to be in progress, and more information may be available during the next University Council meeting in December, Richard Siegesmund, Chair of Rules, Governance and Elections Committee, said.“The specific changes...

NAACP NIU to hold rally, march to protest police department

NAACP NIU to hold rally, march to protest police department

By Kierra Frazier | November 8, 2019

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People chapter at NIU will be holding a rally and march to protest the DeKalb Police Department at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Center for Black Studies, 621 W. Lincoln Highway. The rally will start...

Rapper O.D. performs Tuesday at B.R.O.T.H.E.R.'s open mic in the Holmes Student Center, Regency Room.

Open mic tackles social issues with poetry

By Najla Edwards | November 7, 2019

DeKALB — B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S. — Brothers Reaching Out To Help Enlighten and Rejuvenate Self-consciousness — organization hosted an open mic, which they titled “How They See Us,” in the Holmes Student Center’s Regency Room.A little more than 20...

The annual clery report highlights the crime statistics for the 2021-2022 academic year at NIU and provides information regarding safety and security for the 2022-23 academic year.

Illinois State Police release nighttime enforcement report

By Northern Star Staff | November 7, 2019

DeKALB — The Illinois State Police Department released the figures for their nighttime enforcement patrol for the month of October. The report, released Nov. 1, gives an overview of how many citations and warnings were given on interstates that are...

A SEAsite page on Vietnamese fruits, designed in 2000, is shown above.

SEAsite: How an outdated website racked up 41 million hits last year

By Noah Johnson | November 7, 2019

DeKALB — Tagalog instructor Rhodalyne Gallo-Crail sat in Watson Hall’s Language Learning center, scrolling down a website that garnered 41 million hits last year.The website is called SEAsite. It’s an award-winning set of free learning resources...

Michael Espinos (right), educational technology specialist and STEM communicator, raises his hand Tuesday during a panel on cybersecurity at the Barsema Alumni and Visitor’s Center.

Experts discuss cybersecurity, password safety

By Ashley Dwy | November 6, 2019

DeKALB — To talk about how to protect online users, five experts answered questions from a moderator and the audience 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Barsema Alumni and Visitor Center’s Ballroom.The event started with a hall reception from 5:30 to 6 p.m....

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