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In this Jan. 14 photo, DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas sits at his desk and reviews documents after stepping into the position.

Newly appointed city manager hopes to enhance city, university relationship

By Taher Zeituoun | January 14, 2019

DeKalb — Bill Nicklas is hired as DeKalb city manager to help strengthen community budget and repair financial infrastructure.The goal of the city manager is to ensure City Council policies are implemented effectively by providing management in regard...

Library to host finals week events to encourage stress management

By Northern Star Staff | December 9, 2018

DeKALB — Founders Memorial Library will be holding events through the week of finals to allow students to take a break from studying with relaxing activities or furry friends.From 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. Monday through Friday, event organizers will host Coloring...

Faculty and graduate students worked together Monday learning the ins and outs of the human brain and its functions, as well as the workings of nerve tissue.

Anatomy Lab in need of expansion of facilities or relocation

By Sophia Mullowney | December 5, 2018

Faculty and graduate students worked together Monday learning the ins and outs of the human brain and its functions, as well as the workings of nerve tissue.

Asian American Resource Center hosts long-awaited grand opening of new location

By Kierra Frazier | December 5, 2018

DeKALB — The Asian American Resource Center [AARC] invited community members and students to the grand opening of its new location Monday.AARC relocated Oct.17 from the Jacobs House, 429 Garden Road, to a location shared with NIU Health Services and...

Graduate student Mary Stamps contributed to the conversation Friday during the I Am Because She Is event in the Center for Black Studies.

Women explore generational gaps in communication and ways to bridge those gaps

By Sophia Mullowney | December 4, 2018

Graduate student Mary Stamps contributed to the conversation Friday during the I Am Because She Is event in the Center for Black Studies.

Pre-trial date set for man charged in Grant North stabbing

By Northern Star Staff | December 3, 2018

DeKALB —  The man being charged in the Grant North stabbing will be released on a signature with bond set at $10,000 and a pre-trial date set for Feb. 1.The suspect, Abdul Rahmon Danyiwo, 18, of Lansing, appeared in DeKalb County Circuit Court today...

University faculty and staff enjoyed food and conversation with colleagues Thursday during the President's Holiday Appreciation Gathering in Altgeld Hall.

Freeman hosts President’s Holiday Appreciation Gathering for faculty and staff

By Samanta Echevarria | December 2, 2018

University faculty and staff enjoyed food and conversation with colleagues Thursday during the President's Holiday Appreciation Gathering in Altgeld Hall.

David Bogenberger, former NIU student, died Nov. 1, 2012, after attending an unsanctioned Pi Kappa Alpha event.

Parents of teen killed in hazing incident win $14 million settlement

By Sophia Mullowney | December 2, 2018

David Bogenberger, former NIU student, died Nov. 1, 2012, after attending an unsanctioned Pi Kappa Alpha event.

Seventh Ward Alderperson Anthony Faivre comments during a discussion between council members when City Council met Aug. 27.

City Council considers creating a third TIF, vote to reevaluate next hearing

By Fathima Siddiqui | November 28, 2018

Seventh Ward Alderperson Anthony Faivre comments during a discussion between council members when City Council met Aug. 27.

Faculty Senate touch on current topics, including student health insurance change

Faculty Senate touch on current topics, including student health insurance change

By Kierra Frazier | November 28, 2018

Faculty Senate members gathered in the Holmes Student Center Skyroom for the final senate meeting of the semester Thursday.