Skip to Main Content

Northern Star

 

Advertisement

 

 
Northern Star

Northern Illinois University’s student media since 1899

 

Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

From left: Professor Abu Bah, Associate Professors Laura Heideman, Chess Thurber, Emily McKee and graduate student Nader Alghoul sitting on a panel Wednesday in the Regency Room at the Holmes Student Center to analyze the war between Israel and Hamas. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

NIU panel discusses ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict

By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor | November 9, 2023

DeKALB – In the midst of the war between Israel and Hamas, NIU experts came together in a panel to discuss the implications of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. TWO-STATE SOLUTION “I think the United States is the only state that can...

An assortment of fresh food sits on a table. The DeKalb County Community Gardens recently announced its schedule for December. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

DeKalb County Community Gardens announces December schedule

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | November 8, 2023

DeKALB - This December, DeKalb County Community Gardens are distributing fresh and healthy food as a part of their “Grow Mobile” program.  The food will be available in different parts of DeKalb for free during a set period of time with no reservations...

A road closure sign sits on a road. Part of Fairview Drive will be closed on Monday until Nov. 22. (Getty Images)

Upcoming Fairview Drive closure part of larger plans

By Brandon Clark, News Reporter | November 8, 2023

DeKALB – The city will be closing Fairview Drive west of Peace Road from Monday, Nov. 13 through Wednesday, Nov. 22. Access to and from Peace Road will be impacted and traffic from the west end of the intersection will detour to Macom Drive. The...

Workers unload food from a DeKalb County Community Gardens truck. The city of DeKalb has approved of the The DeKalb County Community Gardens Community Health Education and Food (CHEF) Complex. (Northern Star File Photo)

CHEF complex to combat food insecurity

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | November 7, 2023

DeKALB – A new community center promises not to spoil the broth with too many cooks, but it will leave enough room at the table for all. The city of DeKalb has approved the rezoning of eight acres of land to the DeKalb County Community Gardens to...

A bottle of Aveeno body lotion sits with wads of tissue scattered on a nightstand. NIU students discuss their thoughts on No Nut November. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

No Nut November: Resist the urge

By Brandon Clark and Michael Mollsen | November 7, 2023

DeKALB – Men, it’s time to put away your socks and release your joysticks – No Nut November is upon us. No Nut November is a challenge in which participants attempt to refrain from orgasming during November. The challenge started as a parody...

An electric car charges at a charging station. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency recently announced $27 million in funding for new charging stations. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to fund electric charging stations

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | November 7, 2023

DeKALB – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $27 million notice of funding opportunity for public light-duty electric vehicle fast charging infrastructure. This opportunity is possible through Governor J.B. Pritzker’s...

Woman killed in DUI car crash

By Gabby Crabtree, Former News Editor | November 7, 2023

DeKALB – At 12:57 a.m. Monday, the DeKalb Police Department responded to a two-vehicle car wreck at 1200 S. Seventh St. James Corralejo, 25, was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and suspected to be the cause of the car accident.  One...

Two chicken Strips from The Grill at Stevenson Dining Center sit out on a desk. Students can order a five-piece chicken strip with any side choice and a drink for at the dining center for one meal swipe. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

NIU eats 53,000 pounds of chicken tenders

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | November 6, 2023

DeKALB – NIU has eaten around 53,000 pounds of chicken tenders, 116,000 pounds of french fries last year.  Daniel Koenen, executive director for Campus Dining Services, took this amount from the 2022-2023 dining hall orders. Koenen said there are...

NIU crime log, October 2023

By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor | November 6, 2023

DeKALB – The information in this report is compiled from the NIU Police Department’s Daily Crime Log. Any case defined as “unfounded” was not included in this list. Any case “closed by exception” means the case is closed due to circumstances...

NIU looks for assistant vice president for Student Affairs

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | November 6, 2023

DeKALB – NIU is currently searching for candidates to fulfill the position of Assistant Vice President of Student affairs. Finalists for the position have been chosen and each will host a 60 minute open forum for the NIU community to meet the candidates...

Three students stand at podiums while presenting and talking. The SGA tabled the decision to release a statement on the association's position on the Israel-Hamas conflict for the next meeting on Nov. 10. (Joey Trella | Northern Star)

SGA addresses student concerns on Israel-Hamas crisis

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | November 5, 2023

Editor's Note: This piece was updated to reflect that Hensley stated that he issued 3 warnings, not 33. DeKALB – Students filled the back rows of Friday’s SGA meeting, awaiting the approval of a statement addressing SGA’s position on the ongoing...

NIU crime log, August 2023

By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor | November 5, 2023

DeKALB – The information in this report is compiled from the NIU Police Department’s Daily Crime Log. Any case defined as “unfounded” was not included in this list. Any case “closed by exception” means the case is closed due to circumstances...