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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

Shots fired near Edgebrook Drive and Normal Road

Shots fired near Edgebrook Drive and Normal Road

By Northern Star Staff | January 15, 2019

DeKALB — At approximately 5:25 p.m. at least six gun shots were fired near the corner of Edgebrook Drive and Normal Road.DeKalb Police and Illinois State Police arrived on scene, and are blocking off part of Edgebrook Drive to investigate.The Northern...

Board approves negotiating $20M partnership

By Jessie Kern | January 14, 2019

DeKALB — The Board of Trustees voted Wednesday and unanimously approved NIU entering into a partnership with Wiley Education Services—once final terms are negotiated—with the goal of expanding enrollment for online programs. The partnership’s...

Individuals take advantage of the HuskieLine route 17 bus Sunday afternoon near the DuSable turn around. As of Jan. 1 changes to routes 16, 17 and 18 have been implemented.

HuskieLine, TransVAC see steady route changes after merger

By Fatima Siddiqui | January 14, 2019

Individuals take advantage of the HuskieLine route 17 bus Sunday afternoon near the DuSable turn around. As of Jan. 1 changes to routes 16, 17 and 18 have been implemented.

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.

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