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An NIU police car parked on campus. NIU Police Chief Darren Mitchell is set to create a 3 year strategic plan.

Open forums scheduled for 3 NIU Police Chief finalists

By Wes Sanderson | November 22, 2021
NIU will be holding open forums for its three potential candidates for the chief of police position that opened back in April.
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA appoints new chairperson for Organization Oversight Committee

By Jack Strunk | November 22, 2021

DeKALB — The Student Government Association Senate appointed the 2022 Board of Elections at Sunday’s meeting, along with appointing Senator Jacob Burg as the Chair of the Board of Elections. The Senate appointed the five members of the 2022 Board...

Weekly events

Weekly events: Week of Nov. 22

By Northern Star Staff | November 22, 2021

Monday SAP Appeal Process Overview and Q&A: Financial advisers will provide a brief overview of what SAP is, the requirements to meet SAP, and explain the different SAP statuses. This will be at 10 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Student Success...

The DeKalb County Health Department.

DeKalb County reports 50.19% of residents are vaccinated

By Northern Star Staff | November 20, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 13,280 and 52,269 county residents are fully vaccinated, 50.19% of the county population. Among those who’ve tested positive for the...

Molly Holmes, director of the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center emphasized the importance of learning about and supporting trans identities and the experiences of trans people as a part of the NIU community. 

Gender, Sexuality Resource Center honors trangender students

By Jack Strunk | November 20, 2021

DeKALB — NIU’s TransAction Task force paired with the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center Monday and Tuesday to host their “Give us our roses while we’re still here” gallery in honor of Trans Day of Remembrance.  Trans Day of Remembrance...

A gloved hand holds a COVID-19 nasal swab test. While the IDPH still recommends that everyone get vaccinated and boosted, the IDPH has begun the use of a COVID-19 treatment drug.

5 additional students, 1 employee tests positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | November 19, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that five additional students and one additional employee  has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, thirty-seven students and four employees are currently COVID-19...

Fire personnel found the driver standing on top of the roof of the submerged vehicle, approximately 50 feet from the shoreline.

Fire department responds to submerged vehicle in East Lagoon

By Northern Star Staff | November 19, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb Fire Department responded to a call Friday after a vehicle submerged in water at 7:25 a.m. on Friday at the East Lagoon, 100 Castle Drive. Fire personnel found the driver standing on top of the roof of the submerged vehicle, approximately...

A doctor holds a vaccine vial in their gloved hand.

Illinois recommends COVID-19 booster shots for adults

By Aidan Bengford | November 19, 2021

DeKALB — The Illinois Department of Public Health is opening COVID-19 booster shots to everyone eligible to receive the vaccine and is recommended 18 years or older to get a COVID-19 booster shot.  The booster should only be taken six months after...

The Board of Trustees had their special meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday in Altgeld Hall.

Staff addresses salary issues at Board of Trustees special meeting

By Gabriel Fiorini | November 19, 2021

DeKALB — Leaders from the Operating Staff pleaded for staff salary increases to be made at Thursday’s Board of Trustees special meeting. Holly Nicholson, president of the Operating Staff Council and Rave Meyer, vice president of the Operating Staff...

NIU Police Department will have 14 unarmed security guards. These security personnel will operate as foot-patrol security guards for the NIU campus and in the immediate vicinity where many students live.

Trustees approve unarmed safety, security force for NIU police

By Aidan Bengford | November 19, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU Board of Trustees unanimously approved extending the contracts with Kates Security Services to have 14 unarmed security guards aid the NIU Police Department in their duties.  NIU and police departments across the country have been...

A discarded face mask lays in the parking lot outside the Village Commons Bookstore in DeKalb on Friday, June 12th.

9 additional students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | November 18, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that nine additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. One student has recovered. As of Thursday, 34 students and four employees are currently...

DeKalb police officer drives down Lincoln Highway.

License plate readers to reduce investigation time

By Gabriel Fiorini | November 18, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb City Council authorized the purchase of 12 Genetec license plate readers for $145,865 on Oct. 11 to address crime and an increase in the number of shootings in the DeKalb area.  ALPRs, or automatic license plate readers, are...