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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

11 more Huskies, another employee test positive for COVID-19

11 more Huskies, another employee test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 1, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday 11 additional students and one employee have tested positive for the coronavirus; one employee has recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Tuesday, 32 students and two employees are currently COVID-19...

The NIU Huskie Pride Statue and Holmes Student Center are recognizable landmarks to help new students find their way around campus.

Fill in the blank: Advice for new Huskies

One piece of advice I would give to new Huskies this school year is... Jack Baudoin : Get involved. We are living in a time where school is not normal. Most of us may not be able to go to class everyday and interact with other students, or hang...

The NIU Huskie Pride Statue and Holmes Student Center are recognizable landmarks to help new students find their way around campus.

An open letter to incoming Huskies: Your first semester will still be memorable

By Haley Galvin | July 23, 2020

At this time three years ago, I was preparing to start college at NIU. I was a month away from moving into a residence hall for the first time, beginning intimidating college classes and saying goodbye to everything I had ever known. I was a bundle of...

DeKalb County Health Department employee walks to her car with a mask on.

DeKalb County COVID-19 cases top 700 this week

By Northern Star Staff | July 18, 2020

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 714.  Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 74 are younger than 19, 174 are in their 20s, 121 are in their 30s, 98 are...

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the virus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. Excitement about treating the new coronavirus with malaria drugs is raising hopes, but the evidence that they may help is thin.

NIU gymnastics cancels summer camp

By Northern Star Staff | July 16, 2020

DeKalb — NIU gymnastics announced the cancelation of its annual summer camp Thursday afternoon. The team broke the news on its Instagram account, referencing the current COVID-19 pandemic as the cause for cancellation. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCtb8zUJzwF/?igshid=ejgyakgcndu5 "Due...

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School of Theater and Dance to host Black Art Matters

By Colton Loeb | July 8, 2020

NIU School of Theater and Dance’s Student Advisory Committee is hosting an open mic night 7 p.m. Friday via Zoom titled Black Art Matters.  SAC wants to use their platform not only to help black voices to be heard in NIU’s theatre community, but...

Four friends pose in front of New Orleans building

Visiting places at different ages creates new experiences

By Jack Baudoin, Lifestyle writer | July 6, 2020

One of my favorite things is seeing how my opinions and experiences change as I get older. For example, the TV shows I liked as a kid might not be as appealing to me at age 23 as they were when I was 13. I recently visited New Orleans last year for the...

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Tails Humane Society’s Pet of the Week: Tippy

By Parker Otto | June 27, 2020

The Tails Humane Society's Pet of the Week for June 22 is a male cat named Tippy. With hobbies including relaxing naps and playing with a laser pointer, Tippy loves the attention he receives although it does take him time to adjust to new locations...

Ulthar melds black and death metal in sophomore album

Ulthar melds black and death metal in sophomore album

By Jacob Baker | June 27, 2020

After releasing their impressive debut “Cosmovore” on 20 Buck Spin, the H.P. Lovecraft inspired extreme metal band out of Oakland, Ulthar, came back with a bigger, better and more vicious sophomore record in “Providence.”  Ulthar’s 2018...

NIU moves game against BYU at SeatGeek Stadium back to Huskie Stadium

NIU Football’s game against University at Buffalo has been rescheduled

By James Krause | June 22, 2020

DeKALB — The Mid-American Conference announced Monday that the football team’s home game against the University at Buffalo Bulls has been rescheduled for Oct. 31 according to an NIU Athletics news release. Originally scheduled for Election Day...

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students stand Thursday in front of the Supreme Court after the Supreme Court ruled to block actions to end DACA.

Supreme Court rules to block efforts to end DACA

By Northern Star Staff | June 18, 2020

DeKALB — The Supreme Court made a ruling Thursday that would block efforts to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA program.  The ruling came after a 5 to 4 decision written by Chief Justice John G. Robert Jr. President Lisa...

A desk with a 2020 Goals checklist

Fill in the blank: What I will do after quarantine ends

By Opinion Staff | June 17, 2020

Fill in the blank: Once the stay-at-home restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic are eased and Illinois moves into phase four of its reopening plan, I want to…   Jack Baudoin : Visit the people I care about I am a very social person....

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