DeKALB – Send Silence Packing, an exhibit created by Active Minds, showcased stories of those affected by suicide to increase awareness for suicide prevention on Wednesday in the MLK Commons. Jehlad Hickson, an exhibit coordinator for the event,...

DeKALB – First Ward Alderman Carolyn Zasada is joining the race for Illinois’ 76th District representative opposite DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes. Zasada is in her second term as an alderman. However, this is not her first leadership position. Before...

DeKALB – DeKalb’s newest restaurant has begun to open its doors to a public eager to whet their appetite. Burger Naan is a new fusion restaurant at 121 N. Second St. The new restaurant offers street food, like burgers and chicken, blended with...

DeKALB – John Acardo, an NIU graduate, has taken on the role of chief Human Resources officer. Acardo spoke to the Northern Star about his plans. CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR BACKGROUND? “I'm originally from Rockford. Through my academic...

DeKALB – We’re told a degree will open many doors for us, but it’s another thing to get your foot in the door. NIU Career Services will be hosting the All-Majors Internship and Job Fair from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Convocation Center.  More...

DeKALB – NIU has proposed a sustainability plan to do its part in the efforts to slow the effects of climate change. ​​In 2022, NIU President Lisa Freeman signed the Second Nature President’s Climate Leadership Carbon Commitment. The commitment...

Editor's Note: This title and piece has been revised to confirm that the SGA only appointed 2 Senator positions and the recent bill passed allows for Board of Election members the exception to abstain from reviewing potential candidates if the only affiliation...

DeKALB – DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes announced his candidacy for Illinois State Representative of the 76th District, which includes parts of Bureau, Lasalle, Livingston, Putnam and DeKalb counties. If elected to the General Assembly in Springfield,...

DeKALB – At the Starbucks in the Holmes Student Center, students studying near the coffee shop type away on their laptops. To fuel their study sessions, students use caffeine-rich coffee. National Coffee Day celebrates the energizing drink every...

DeKALB – Reported cases of rape and domestic violence saw a spike on NIU’s campus last year.  The NIU Police Department's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report outlines crimes for the university under the categories of primary crimes, Violence...