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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

Safe Streets plan raises concerns

By Michael Urbanec | April 30, 2018

DeKALB — The DeKalb Police Department hosted citizens concerned about the implementation of phases three and four of the Safe Streets Initiative Thursday at the DeKalb Police Department Community Room.Phase three will prohibit parking west of Annie...

Committee set to develop job Points of Pride

By Jessie Kern | April 30, 2018

DeKALB — The Presidential Search Preparation Committee is gearing toward establishing a functional Presidential Profile for the job description of the university’s president.  The Points of Pride Job Description Characteristics subcommittee met...

Gender-inclusive restrooms spread

By Jessie Kern | April 26, 2018

DeKALB — In line with the university’s mission of diversity and inclusion, there has been an increase in gender-inclusive restrooms on campus, now totaling 26.The first gender-inclusive restrooms on campus were introduced in July 2016 in the Holmes...

City Council continues city manager search

City Council continues city manager search

By Michael Urbanec | April 26, 2018

DeKALB — The City Council continued discussing its search fora new city manager Monday, with area businessman and radio host Jim Mason throwing his name in the hat.Former city manager Anne Marie Gaura left her position March 23. Her tenure as city manager...

Chandler Farris, wife of event host Bettie Mattison and medical student at University of Illinois Chicago, discusses how sexual assault impacts some of the patients she sees.

Sexual Assault barriers discussed Wednesday

By Lindsey Salvatelli | April 26, 2018

Chandler Farris, wife of event host Bettie Mattison and medical student at University of Illinois Chicago, discusses how sexual assault impacts some of the patients she sees.

Bike-share program launches on campus

By Batul Cutlerywala | April 26, 2018

DeKALB — A campus bike-sharing option launched Tuesday offering students a free month of service.VeoRide’s bikes will be free until May 24 followed by discounted rates for three months. Once the three-month period ends, the service will charge its...

Members of SA Supreme Court return after deliberating on their decision to revoke Senator Naomi Bolden’s status as Speaker-elect.

SA Supreme Court rules speaker election incomplete

By Sam Malone | April 26, 2018

Members of SA Supreme Court return after deliberating on their decision to revoke Senator Naomi Bolden’s status as Speaker-elect.

SA appoints Supreme Court Justice

SA appoints Supreme Court Justice

By Batul Cutlerywala | April 23, 2018

DeKalb PD to talk Safe Streets

By Northern Star Staff | April 23, 2018

DeKALB — City officials are offering residents the opportunity to share their concerns about parking restrictions under the Safe Streets Initiative.The four-phase plan was introduced in November by DeKalb Police Chief Gene Lowery to improve fire responders...

Former President Doug Baker

Bill proposed to block payouts

By Northern Star Staff | April 23, 2018

Former President Doug Baker

CPR classes open to public

By Northern Star Staff | April 23, 2018

DeKALB — The DeKalb Fire Department is hosting three CPR certification classes.The four-hour, hands-on experience costs $35. Classes will be held 5 - 9 p.m. with three classes scheduled to occur May 24, July 26 and Nov. 8. The location of the event...

Student center renovations move along

By Jessie Kern | April 23, 2018

DeKALB — The Holmes Student Center renovation is on track with its projected timeline and is anticipated to be completed by fall 2019.The Holmes Student Center opened its doors in 1962 and has seen little alterations to the structure since then. The...

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