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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

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 | 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]...

Board requests $93.6 million for FY21

By Northern Star Staff | October 20, 2019

DeKALB — The Board of Trustees approved a budget request of approximately $93.6 million for fiscal year 2021 during its Sept. 12 meeting.The university requested the same amount for the current fiscal year but received $87.8 million, reflecting a...

Geography class partners with City of DeKalb

By Noah Johnson | October 20, 2019

DeKALB — Students in Geography Professor Courtney Gallaher’s class could change the way the city of DeKalb deals with the climate crisis.They sat in a Davis Hall conference room on a bright Thursday morning, discussing their plan of action.“Right...

Communiversity gardens prepares fro winter

By Ashley Dwy I Contributor | October 20, 2019

To prepare the beds for winter, the Communiversity Gardens hosted a fall prep workday on Oct. 21 from 3-6 p.m. on the east side of Anderson Hall.Volunteers were able to help the whole time, were are not required to stay the whole time. Important tasks...

RAMP to host Special Education Training 101

RAMP to host Special Education Training 101

By Kierra Frazier | October 18, 2019

RAMP Center for Independent Living is hosting Special Education Training at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday to give parents with disabled children information on the special education services. The event will be held at the RAMP Center for Independent Living DeKalb...

Faculty union ratifies agreement, waits for board’s vote

By Kierra Frazier | October 18, 2019

DeKALB — The United Faculty Alliance ratified a tentative agreement it reached with the Board of Trustees last month, according to a UFA news release sent Friday.The tentative agreement includes paid family leave and a professional development fund...

Cascade after the morning Summer rain in St. Louis Canyon. Starved Rock State Park, Illinois, U.S.A.

Outdoor Adventures to host Starved Rock hike

By Northern Star Staff | October 17, 2019

Outdoor Adventures, a program of University Recreation and Wellness that provides outdoor activities to the NIU community, is hosting a day hike through Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3.The deadline for registration...

DeKalb Fire Department celebrates 150th anniversary

By Najla Edwards | October 17, 2019

DeKALB — Saturday, DeKalb Firefighters celebrated 150 years of serving the city.The five hour event was held in the Barsema Alumni Center from 5 to 10 p.m. Firefighters, friends and family gathered to commemorate past and current firefighters.Attendees...

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