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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

University rededicates Martin Luther King Jr. bust outside Holmes Student Center

By Najla Edwards | October 28, 2019

DeKALB — As part of Black Alumni Weekend, students gathered Friday in the MLK Commons for the rededication ceremony of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. bust.The event was held from 4 to 4:15 p.m. with about 50 attendees. Among those who spoke were Student...

Spring 2020 registration to open

By Naj Edwards | October 28, 2019

DeKALB — Registration for spring 2020 classes will be open to all students Monday. Students can register as early as Nov. 4. Open enrollment begins Nov. 15 with no appointment needed.The Huskie Installment Plan deadline is Nov. 30. Division of Academic...

Tax scam targets Social Security numbers

By Jordan Radloff | October 28, 2019

A new form of tax scamming is threatening the safety of taxpayers by targeting Social Security numbers. The Office Lead of H&R Block in Sycamore, Carme Gregory, warned the DeKalb and Sycamore community of new tax scammers in a June 2017 news release....

Cupcakes and Conversation Preview

By Northern Star Staff | October 28, 2019

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, NIU will be holding a Cupcakes and Conversations meeting. This is a chance for students and teachers to sit down, eat delicious sugary cupcakes and talk about important school matters.This is aimed at first and second year students...

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DeKalb Public Library to host game night

By Kyle Mathas | October 28, 2019

DeKALB — On the week of Halloween, the DeKalb Public Library will be hosting a game night with games and snacks. The game night will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday in the Bilder Family Meeting Room.The event is meant to be a fun outing for friends, family...

Northerwestern Medicine to hold event for smokers

By Kyle Mathas | October 28, 2019

DeKALB — AARP will be hosting a program called the Courage to Quit Class on Wednesday. This program will be taught by Northwestern Medicine and has been developed by the Respiratory Health Association. The program will be on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 11:30...

Outdoor Adventures to host kayaking event

By Jordan Radloff | October 28, 2019

The Department of Recreation and Wellness is promoting a kayaking excursion on the Rock River Saturday Nov. 2 through their Outdoor Adventures program. The event is hosted by the Sycamore Park District and will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. according...

Gas price update for Oct. 28

By Northern Star Staff | October 28, 2019

The average gasoline price in DeKalb County at 1:05 p.m. Monday was $2.60 per gallon, according to gasbuddy.com. This price is a decrease of 3 cents from Oct. 23's average of $2.63.The state average at 1:05 p.m. Monday was $2.63, which is a decrease...

NIU President Lisa Freeman poses Oct. 7 with Kishwaukee College President Laurie Borowicz at the signing of the agreement.

NIU partners with Kishwaukee college for accelerated degree program

By Ahyen Labanan | October 28, 2019

DeKALB — Students can earn two degrees in three years through NIU’s partnership with Kishwaukee College and DeKalb, Sycamore, Genoa-Kingston, Hiawatha, Indian Creek and Rochelle Township high schools.The “2 Degrees in 3 Years” program allows students...

NIU Police plan to expand video surveillance in residence halls

By Ashley Dwy | October 27, 2019

DeKALB — NIU police plan to install video cameras on emergency exit doors in all residence halls as part of a five-year partnership between the Division of Information Technology, NIU Police and residence hall directors, NIU Police Commander Don Rodman...

Upcoming events: week of Oct. 28

Upcoming events: week of Oct. 28

By Northern Star Staff | October 27, 2019

MondayLast day: for undergraduate students to add a second-half-semester course with the approval of a course department Last day: for undergraduate students to drop a second-half-semester course with the approval of a course department Student Association...

Center for Governmental Studies celebrates 50th anniversary

By Anthony Parlogean | October 25, 2019

DeKALB — NIU's Center for Governmental Studies (CGS) is celebrating its 50th anniversary by hosting a one-day conference titled “Shaping Our Future: Purpose. Partnership. Possibilities - Framing Sustainable Solutions.”“This celebration will not...

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