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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

5 more students test positive for COVID-19

Temporary in-person class shutdown is a positive move by university

By Danielle Elliott, Contributor | September 17, 2020

NIU President Lisa Freeman sent out an email Friday to inform students that the university will temporarily be moving undergraduate courses online for two weeks due to the quick rise in students testing positive for COVID-19.  We are now nearly a...

DeKalb County History Center

DeKalb County History Center will offer their seven week genealogy class virtually

By Jamie O’Toole, Lifestyle editor | September 17, 2020

DeKALB — The DeKalb County History Center is offering their seven week Genealogy Class virtually at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday starting Sept. 22. It is open to all ages. Genealogist Julie Dresser will lead the class and provide hints, tips and...

A door in Gilbert Residence Hall shows a sign stating No Visitors Allowed

Firsthand account: Living in a dorm during a pandemic

By Summer Fitzgerald, Contributor | September 13, 2020

Attending college during a pandemic was assuredly not on my bucket list for this lifetime, but it is now a reality that I have had to face and make the best of while living in Stevenson Residence Hall at NIU. Ever since March, I have been dreaming...

Empty classroom in Dusable

Professors adapt to an online classroom

By Colton Loeb, Reporter | September 11, 2020

DeKALB — As the semester begins, professors are faced with a landscape unlike previous semesters. With online learning accounting for many classes, teachers like Natalie Santiago, English instructor, find themselves managing classes behind a screen. “[Online...

The parking lot behind Gabel Hall sits empty Monday. During a typical semester, Lot 38 is usually full, but due to the NIU's campus shutting down, most of the parking lots are barren.

Firsthand account: Commuting from home during a pandemic

By Jack Baudoin, Contributor | September 10, 2020

Even though we are in college, it does not always feel like it right now. We are not going to and sitting in class like we used to, and that is the exact opposite of what someone would think they would be doing in school. Many students still are experiencing...

5 more students test positive for COVID-19

5 more students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 10, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday five additional students have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 122 students and one employee are currently positive for COVID-19. The dashboard’s cumulative...

Downtown DeKalb features several restaurants and shops for residents to explore.

Firsthand account: Living in an apartment during a pandemic

By Danielle Elliott, Contributor | September 8, 2020

I first transferred to NIU in January and struggled with deciding if I wanted to commute from my hometown of Plainfield or if I wanted to move into an apartment in DeKalb. After realizing my primary goal of coming to NIU was to connect with other students...

Three students and no employees test positive for COVID-19.

Students must do better to stop spread of COVID-19

By Summer Fitzgerald, Contributor | September 2, 2020

It is no secret that attending college during a pandemic is one of the most unexpected hardships to go through. Trying to balance community health while still attempting to live out the “best years of your life” is a struggle many young adults are...

7 additional students test positive for COVID-19

7 additional students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 2, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday seven additional students have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 39 students and two employees are currently positive for COVID-19. The dashboard's...

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

By Opinion Staff, Jack Baudoin, Summer Fitzgerald, and Danielle Elliott | August 26, 2020

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, Managing Editor | 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...

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