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Cassandra Kamp welcomes all the student audience members for SGA at the Holmes Student Center.

Former election commissioner encouraged diversifying the Senate

By Jack Strunk | November 15, 2021

DeKALB — Former Election Commissioner Cass Kamp spoke to the Student Government Association Senate Sunday, urging Senators to redefine the powers of the Election Commissioner position, and to appoint members to the Board of Elections from a diverse...

Weekly events.

Weekly events: Week of Nov. 15

By Northern Star Staff | November 15, 2021

Monday International Language Tables - Southeast Asia!: The Center for Southeast Asian Studies is hosting international virtual language tables during International Education Week 2021. The event will be at 8 a.m. via Zoom. Students must register. ...

The DeKalb County Health Department.

DeKalb County reports 49.94% of residents are vaccinated

By Northern Star Staff | November 13, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 13,011 and 52,011 county residents are fully vaccinated, 49.94% of the county population. Among those who’ve tested positive for the...

3 additional students, 1 employee test positive for COVID-19

3 additional students, 1 employee test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | November 12, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that three additional students and one employee have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. Twelve students have recovered. As of Friday, 39 students and three employees are currently...

The bear spotted on W. Dresser Road remains unfound.

Small bear in DeKalb still to be found

By Yari Tapia, Lifestyle Writer | November 12, 2021

DeKALB — A DeKalb resident spotted a small bear Thursday near the 600 block of W. Dresser Road.  DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd said the sighting was pretty uncommon for DeKalb. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was notified about the sighting. “We...

The Veterans Day flag pole ceremony was held at 11 a.m. in Altgeld Hall, Room 315.

Veterans Day ceremony thanks members for their service

By Aidan Bengford and Yari Tapia | November 11, 2021

DeKALB — Nate Johnson, a veteran and NIU alumnus, spoke about his own struggles Thursday: getting his degree and overcoming the obstacles he faced right out of the military. Johnson was homeless and had to wait to attend NIU and continue to persevere...

A wasted face mask lays in the parking lot outside of the Village Commons Bookstore in DeKalb.

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

By Northern Star Staff | November 11, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that seven additional students and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. Two students recovered. As of Wednesday, 43 students and one employee is currently...

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen arrives for a hearing with a panel of French lawmakers entitled "Commission des Lois" at the National Assembly, in Paris, France, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. Haugen warned  that the "metaverse," the all-encompassing virtual reality world, will be addictive and rob people of yet more personal information while giving the embattled company another monopoly online.

Leaked documents show Facebook algorithm spread misinformation

By Gabriel Fiorini | November 11, 2021

What to know Former Facebook employee, Francis Haugen, released thousands of pages of internal company documents to prominent American news organizations highlighting Facebook’s alleged role in inciting violence and political misinformation. ...

The notice of eviction of tenants hangs on the door of the house.

Illinois delays reopening of Illinois Rental Payment Program

By Aidan Bengford | November 10, 2021

DeKALB — The Illinois Housing and Development Authority (IHDA) announced that it will be delaying the reopening of the Illinois Rental Payment Program on Monday (ILRPP), to Dec. 6 instead of Monday, Nov. 8. The money that would be distributed this month...

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.

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

By Northern Star Staff | November 10, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that six additional students and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. One employee and one student has recovered. As of Wednesday, 43 students and one employee...

CAB hosts a live concert at Club 1895. The band Cut Your Losses performs on a Friday night.

CAB makes changes to organization for more student engagement

By Jaylen Conwell, News Reporter | November 10, 2021

DeKALB — The Campus Activities Board, also known as CAB, has been a resource for NIU students for many years but has recently undergone multiple changes that have transformed the organization. Over the last two years, CAB has been undergoing a transformation...

The cheapest gas prices in the state reported Sunday at $3.17/g, while the most expensive was $4.49/g with a difference of $1.32/g.

Week of Nov. 10 gas update: Prices increase 5.2 cents per gallon

By Northern Star Staff | November 10, 2021

DeKALB — Gas prices in Illinois have risen 5.9 cents per gallon in the past week, according to GasBuddy's daily surveys of 4,378 gas stations in Illinois. Gas prices in Illinois are at an average of $3.55 per gallon, 9.7 cents higher than one month...