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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

SA Senate votes to appoint spring Board of Elections

By Kierra Frazier | January 21, 2019

DeKALB — The Student Association Senate voted to appoint members to the Board of Elections and select a chairperson for the 2019 Elections during its Sunday meeting.SA elections are held every spring to elect students to the executive branch as the...

Winter storm Harper predicted to hit DeKalb tonight

Winter storm Harper predicted to hit DeKalb tonight

By Sarah LaLond | January 18, 2019

Bundle up Huskies and keep shovels and ice scrapers close. Winter storm Harper is moving in from the west where it has left behind winds upward of 160 miles per hour, foot upon foot of snow and dangerous driving conditions. DeKalb is under a winter storm...

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.

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