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Public Relations Manager Elizabeth Warner (left), co-founder Kwamayne King and Project Phileo co-founder Brandon Soto (right) play pool Wednesday at American Legion, 1204 S. Fourth St.

Nonprofit promotes community comradery

By Taher Zeitoun | February 6, 2019

Public Relations Manager Elizabeth Warner (left), co-founder Kwamayne King and Project Phileo co-founder Brandon Soto (right) play pool Wednesday at American Legion, 1204 S. Fourth St.

Senior OM&IS major Luis Montenegro works out his biceps at 9 a.m. by using the barebell Wednesday at Fitworkz, 1690 Sycamore Road, in DeKalb.

Transfer of ownership to bring gym new equipment and programs

By Taher Zeitoun | February 6, 2019

Senior OM&IS major Luis Montenegro works out his biceps at 9 a.m. by using the barebell Wednesday at Fitworkz, 1690 Sycamore Road, in DeKalb.

Classes cancelled due to ice storm

Classes cancelled due to ice storm

By MacKenzie Meadows | February 5, 2019

Due to an Ice Storm warning for tonight, all classes have been cancelled after 6 p.m. Feb. 5, according to an NIU official announcement.All NIU campus locations and events have not been closed or cancelled, and will remain open and on schedule. The Northern...

City employee switches focus to nonprofit work

By Fathima Siddiqui | February 4, 2019

DeKALB — Jason Michnick is stepping down from his position as economic planner for the city of DeKalb to become the first executive director of the DeKalb-based Tanzania Development Support [TDS].TDS is a nonprofit organization focused on improving...

Officials continue on vice president and provost search

Officials continue on vice president and provost search

By Northern Star Staff | February 3, 2019

DeKALB — A nationwide search to fill the vacant vice president and provost position has been ongoing, and NIU has received 80 to 100 applications for the post to date.The search has been underway since NIU President Lisa Freeman’s Sep. 20 Board of...

Gary Wenstrup, adjunct professor, answers audience questions at the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.

Lecturer explores musical significance of Motown Studios

By Sophia Mullowney | February 3, 2019

Gary Wenstrup, adjunct professor, answers audience questions at the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.

Barsema takes over as chairperson for the Board of Trustees

By Kierra Frazier | February 3, 2019

DeKALB — Dennis Barsema has had been active in the university for the past 19 years and continues so by taking on a new role in the Board of Trustees.One of his most recent accomplishments is filling the position for Wheeler Coleman as Board of Trustees...

Wheeler Coleman, former chairperson for the Board of Trustees, addresses the university community when he was still a member of the Board.

Coleman steps down from Board of Trustees after years of service to NIU

By Kierra Frazier | February 3, 2019

Wheeler Coleman, former chairperson for the Board of Trustees, addresses the university community when he was still a member of the Board.

Semester opening of the Huskie Food Pantry

Semester opening of the Huskie Food Pantry

By Amy Caboor | January 30, 2019

The Huskie Food Pantry will open for NIU Students starting Jan. 30. The food pantry is located in the Chick Evans Field House, where there’s a group of volunteers that help with the process of going through the pantry.To help students worry less, the...

City Council discusses laying off city employees to address budget imbalances

By Kierra Frazier | January 30, 2019

DeKALB — DeKalb city officials will be laid off, effective March 1, to make up for lost money in the General Funds budget.  City Council discussed at Monday night’s meeting the proposal of high-level layoffs within the city due to the current $1.1...