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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Volunteers to clean up the Kishwaukee River

Volunteers to clean up the Kishwaukee River

By Northern Star Staff | September 13, 2019

NIU Outdoor Adventures and the DeKalb Park District will host a Clean the Kish event from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the East Lagoon on College Ave.Madelynn Bramm, special events manager of outdoor adventures, serves as the organizer for this event.Participants...

DeKalb Area for Bernie hosts debate watch party

By Dan Doren | September 13, 2019

DeKalb Area for Bernie, a local campaign organization in support of Sen. Bernie Sanders for president, had a debate watch party 6:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Pizza Pro’s, 1205 W. Lincoln Highway. There, attendees applauded candidates’ health care, criminal...

Attendees of last year's summit stand in the Barsema Alumni and Visitor's Center.

Gender and Sexuality Resource Center to host Women of Color Summit

By Northern Star Staff | September 12, 2019

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center will be hosting the second annual Women of Color Summit 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Barsema Alumni and Visitor Center.The keynote speaker will be Kimberly N. Foster, founder of For Harriet and Black Girls...

UPDATE: DeKalb gets all-clear after tornado warning

By Northern Star Staff | September 12, 2019

Update: DeKalb has been issued an all-clear, according to an alert from NIUSAFE.A tornado warning has been issued in DeKalb, according to an alert from the NIUSAFE application.The alert calls for everyone in the area to seek shelter at a designated location,...

Poverty simulation aims to increase empathy for families

Poverty simulation aims to increase empathy for families

By Kierra Frazier | September 12, 2019

The University of Illinois Extension and Live Healthy DeKalb County Food Security Council will run a poverty simulation 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 20 at the DeKalb Farm Bureau Building, 1350 West Prairie Road in Sycamore, to show participants the day-to-day...

Models pose nude for artists’ practice at art building

By Lucas Skye | September 12, 2019

Public nudity, when not considered a criminal offense, can conjure up images of a common nightmare: being caught naked among peers. For Life Drawing models, this nightmare is a comfortable reality.The College of Art and Design held its first community...

Enrollment drops by 560 students from last fall

By Northern Star Staff | September 11, 2019

After falling 560 students, NIU has reached its lowest fall enrollment since at least 1986, according to data released Wednesday.The ten-day count of enrollment for this fall was 16,609 students. Fall 2018 had an enrollment of 17,169.The university’s...

Campus dining locations phase out cash purchases

By Ashley Dwy | September 11, 2019

DeKALB — Some campus locations have stopped accepting cash payments within the last few years to reduce cash errors and shortages at certain retail dining services.Specific satellite locations, like Sandella’s Café at DuSable Hall, the Three Sons...

An festival attendee wrangles three kites Sunday at the North 40 for the DeKalb Kite Fest.

Enthusiasts brave the rain to attend the DeKalb Kite Fest

By Lucas Skye | September 10, 2019

Fewer kite enthusiasts than normal sloshed across the field on a rainy Sunday to celebrate the DeKalb Kite Fest.Sunday marked the 14th annual DeKalb Kite Fest. The event took place 11 to 4 p.m. at North 40, the field across from Barsema Hall.Those who...

Hungry Huskies returns under rebranded leadership

By Ahyen Labanan and Noah Thornburgh | September 9, 2019

At 7 p.m. Sunday, 21 volunteers doled out free hot dogs, salads and root beer floats to community members at the first Hungry Huskies event of the semester.Hungry Huskies is a weekly dinner held at Ellington's Restaurant in the Holmes Student Center....

Library exhibits world cultures with 8 Countries in 1 Day

By Noah Johnson | September 9, 2019

The DeKalb Public Library held 8 Countries in 1 Day Saturday, an annual sponsored event which aimed to celebrate culture.The countries presented to attendees were Norway, South Korea, Zimbabwe, Japan, Thailand, Australia, Italy and Canada.Stations representing...

Upcoming events: week of Sept. 9

Upcoming events: week of Sept. 9

By Northern Star Staff | September 8, 2019

MondayNIU Archery Club: NIU’s Archery Club will be holding its first meeting 4 to 6 p.m. in Anderson Hall, Room 100. Individuals of any skill level are invited to attend. The first two visits are free, and a membership fee is required after. They can...

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