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Labor Day: Too much work, too little pay

By Yari Tapia, Lifestyle Writer | September 6, 2021

A regular conversation between Americans almost always involves an exchange of names. The following exchange somehow leads to what those people do for a living. From a young age, Americans are encouraged to learn about what they’d be interested in pursuing...

A clinician uses a syringe to inject a  COVD-19 vaccine into a patient.

DeKalb County reports 46.7% of population is fully vaccinated

By Northern Star Staff | September 4, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 11,343 and 48,587 county residents are fully vaccinated. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 2,128 are younger...

Vintage TV placed next to collectible TV series on DVD.

Unpopular opinion: Reboots revive original media

By Janyce-Monique Johnson | September 1, 2021

Unpopular opinion: Reboots can be good, and sometimes even better than the original. I remember opening Netflix one day and searching for my favorite musical, “Hairspray.” I was excited to see the movie image pop up on the screen, so I selected...

Black Lives Matter protester, Jessica holds a sign as she participates in a die-in protest in Memorial Park on Thursday July 23, 2020.

Continue supporting Black Lives Matter

By Yari Tapia, Lifestyle Writer | August 30, 2021

After a Minneapolis police officer brutally murdered George Floyd, a Black man, in May 2020, Floyd’s death received mass media coverage along with highlighted advocacy from the Black Lives Matter movement. However, the movement is not receiving the...

Graduate student forward Haley Hoppe dribbles the ball in a game against Chicago State on Aug. 26.

Huskies rout Chicago State behind scoring chances a plenty

By James Krause | August 26, 2021

DeKALB — The women’s soccer team defeated the Chicago State University Cougars in dominant fashion with a 4-1 final Thursday afternoon. NIU’s four goals over 19 shots matched the most goals scored in a game by a Huskies team since head coach...

Flowers bloom on trees in April outside of Adams and Williston Hall at NIU.

Heat expected to break Monday, National Weather Service says

By Ashley Dwy | August 26, 2021

DeKALB — The average temperature has been 88 degrees since the start of the semester Monday, with Tuesday being the hottest day of the week at 93 degrees. The heat is expected to break by Monday, with Monday’s projected temperature at 83 degrees....

Students walk around the Fall Involvement Fair, talking to different student organizations.

Involvement Fair introduces students to 105 organizations on campus

By Julio Ceja | August 23, 2021

DeKALB — Students filled the Holmes Student Center Sunday to see how they could get involved with the numerous types of organizations NIU has to offer, including Greek life, sports, social clubs and more. The Involvement Fair, a part of NIU’s Week...

The NIU women's soccer team mobs then-graduate student forward Haley Hoppe after scoring the winning goal against Indiana State on Aug. 22, 2021, in DeKalb. Hoppe's goal in the 104th minute gave the Huskies their first victory of the 2021 season.

Hoppe header give Huskies extra time win over Indiana State

By James Krause | August 22, 2021

DeKALB — Two goals from graduate student forward Haley Hoppe carried the women’s soccer team to a 2-1 sudden death overtime win against the Indiana State University Sycamores Sunday in DeKalb. Hoppe scored the first goal of regulation with under...

NIU will require COVID-19 vaccines for on-campus students.

DeKalb County reports 45.9% of population is vaccinated

By Northern Star Staff | August 21, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 10,937 and 47,791 county residents are fully vaccinated. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,994 are younger...

NIU will require COVID-19 vaccines for on-campus students.

DeKalb County reports 45.2% of population is vaccinated

By Northern Star Staff | August 15, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 10,785 and 47,026 county residents are fully vaccinated. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,967 are younger...

The DeKalb Fire Department responded to an apartment fire on North Fourth Street.

DeKalb Fire Department responds to apartment fire on Fourth Street

By Northern Star Staff | August 2, 2021

DeKALB  – The DeKalb Fire Department responded to an apartment fire around 4:30 p.m. Monday on Fourth Street between Pine and North Fourth Street.  The fire broke out at two apartments on Fourth Street. The porch overhang caught fire outside and...

Free COVID-19 testing will be temporarily offered at Dekalb High School. Testing will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 

NIU reports no additional COVID-19 cases

By Northern Star Staff | August 2, 2021

DeKALB – NIU announced Monday there are no additional COVID-19 cases, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, no Huskies are currently COVID-19 positive and three have recovered. Employees who aren't vaccinated and work on campus...