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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

Huskie Safe Line

Huskie Safe Line

By Kierra Frazier | January 30, 2020

Dispensaries close to DeKalb

By Jack Baudoin | January 30, 2020

With Illinois having legalized recreational marijuana this year, many people are looking where they can get some. The closest dispensary is Verilife Marijuana Dispensary, 161 S Lincolnway #301, in North Aurora, with 52 products available for purchase....

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By Kierra Frazier | January 29, 2020

DeKALB — Joe Mitchell, a pastor at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, opened Monday night’s City Council meeting to “seek justice for Elonte McDowell and the community.”“I stand before you as a 40-year resident of this community; I stand before...

Gas Update

By Jack Baudoin | January 27, 2020

DeKalb County's average gas price at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday was $2.521 per gallon, according to gasbuddy.com

The state average at this time was $2.585 per gallon. This is a 2.8 cents decrease from Monday's average of $2.613 per gallon.

Average gas prices per gallon for nearby counties on Jan. 29.

Kane- $2.607

Lee- $2.401

Kendall- $2.460

DuPage- $2.618

Obit-Bryant Basketball

Obit-Bryant Basketball

By Chris Carlson | January 26, 2020

FILE - In this July 26, 2018 file photo former Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna watch the U.S. national championships swimming meet in Irvine, Calif. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the...

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By Jamie O’Toole | January 26, 2020

DeKalb Liquor Laws

By Jack Baudoin | January 23, 2020

The DeKalb City Council recently held a meeting in regards to lowering the entrance age of bars in the area. Three proposals were put into place by City Manager Bill Nicklas. These proposals include allowing lowering the entrance age of bars with dine-in...

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By Sarah Jesmer | December 8, 2019

Mr and Miss Freshman BSU pageant auditions

By Anthony Parlogean | December 4, 2019

On Dec. 4, auditions for the annual Mr. and Miss Freshman Black Student Union pageant will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Holmes Student, according to the BSU event webpage. This event is an open audition for only freshman to attend; they...

Letter to the editor: Cutting back on food waste

By Michael Rhodes | December 4, 2019

   Letters to the editor are the the author's opinion aloneAfter I graduated high school, I worked in a deli in a grocery store. Then I was a server at IHOP, and now I currently work in a dining hall. The amount of food that gets thrown out at the...

Homeless citizens deal with Winter weather

By Jordan Radloff | November 20, 2019

The upcoming winter weather and cold temperatures can be difficult for people to deal with. For the homeless citizens of DeKalb County, winter can be an especially difficult time. Finding food and shelter while trying to travel through deep snow...

Quick and simple Thanksgiving recipe

By Ashley Dwy I Contributor | November 20, 2019

Butternut squash soup is a quick, easy recipe that is sure to warm up your guests traveling for Thanksgiving dinner.Here is what you will need:2 tablespoons butter1 small onion, chopped1 stalk of celery, chopped1 medium-sized carrot, chopped2 medium potatoes,...

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