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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

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals supporters stand in solidarity at a rally in Chicago after White House officials announced a repeal of the program Sept. 5. 

DACA students ask for ‘tangible resources’ from NIU and Board of Trustees

By Morgan Fink | September 18, 2017

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals supporters stand in solidarity at a rally in Chicago after White House officials announced a repeal of the program Sept. 5. 

Former College of Law dean drops suit

By James Krause | September 18, 2017

DeKALB — Lawyers representing NIU and Eric Dannenmaier, former College of Law dean, reached an agreement Friday to dismiss a court case regarding a temporary restraining order filed by Dannenmaier.The matter was dismissed by a joint agreement between...

Flu vaccine clinic on Wednesday, September 20

By Northern Star Staff | September 18, 2017

The first 2017 Flu Vaccine Clinic on campus is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20 in the Regency Room of the Holmes Student Center. There will be a second clinic at the same time on Thursday, October 26.The flu vaccine is free...

Jacon Michnick, DeKalb economic development planner, spoke about student involvement within living situations throughout town at the Student Association meeting Sunday.

Students invited to revitalize DeKalb

By Jessie Kern | September 18, 2017

Jacon Michnick, DeKalb economic development planner, spoke about student involvement within living situations throughout town at the Student Association meeting Sunday.

FBI warns of bookstore scam

By Morgan Fink | September 14, 2017

DeKALB — The FBI issued a warning to students about a recent campus bookstore credit card scam that broke out at multiple universities and colleges.Officials at various universities reported their bookstores lost thousands of dollars because of the...

Becky Mascal, of DeKalb, organizes donated goods at the Barb Food Mart in Huntley Middle School in DeKalb. The Barb Food Mart, which is partnered with the Northern Illinois Food Bank, is open from 4:30 to 6 p.m. every Thursday.

Locals to battle hunger

By Zachary Klehm | September 14, 2017

Becky Mascal, of DeKalb, organizes donated goods at the Barb Food Mart in Huntley Middle School in DeKalb. The Barb Food Mart, which is partnered with the Northern Illinois Food Bank, is open from 4:30 to 6 p.m. every Thursday.

City Council: Liquor sale hours debated

By Sam Malone | September 14, 2017

DeKALB — City council denied an amendment to an ordinance Monday that would have extended the legal hours of alcohol sales for grocery stores in the DeKalb county area.City Attorney Dean Frieders introduced the motion to amend ordinance 2017-040 and...

Enrollment drops; freshman class grows

By Madison Kacer | September 14, 2017

Education crosses oceans

By Jessie Kern | September 14, 2017

Dekalb | Higher education varies, like most things, from country to country, but NIU is hosting educators from China to give them the chance to experience American culture via different cultural exchange and professional development programs.The programs,...

The proposed renovations to the Holmes Student Center are estimated to cost $20 million. 

University Council: Campus updates advance

By James Krause | September 14, 2017

The proposed renovations to the Holmes Student Center are estimated to cost $20 million. 

Student Association Senate speaker, Christine Wang, swears in Matthew Moore as a new senator. 

SA’s #NoShameCampaign reignited

By Jessie Kern | September 11, 2017

Student Association Senate speaker, Christine Wang, swears in Matthew Moore as a new senator. 

Two NIU students, Alicia Gonzalez, junior psychology and sociology major, and graduate student Christine Diaz, hold a banner next to three other demonstrators at the protest against President Donald Trump's decision Tuesday.

DACA students deal with repeal

By Lindsey Salvatelli | September 11, 2017

Two NIU students, Alicia Gonzalez, junior psychology and sociology major, and graduate student Christine Diaz, hold a banner next to three other demonstrators at the protest against President Donald Trump's decision Tuesday.

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