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Ashley Dwy

Ashley Dwy

Ashley is a third year double major in journalism and political science with a minor in French. She first joined the Star in 2019 as a news reporter, where she worked on the SGA beat.

Ashley's favorite part about journalism is the human connection it provides us, whether that connection is between reporter and source or editor and reporter.

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Student organizations wear masks during the involvement fair Sunday in MLK Commons.

Enrollment sees 3% decrease from Fall 2020

September 9, 2021
Members of the Human Relations Commission talk to City Manager Bill Nicklas (far left) about the revised proposal for the Citizen Police Review Board.

Citizen Police Review Board revised proposal presented at HRC meeting

September 8, 2021
Darren Mitchell, acting NIU chief of police, recounts Sept. 11 as a patrol officer in 2001. “It was constant conversation the whole night; students didn’t even go to bed,” Mitchell said.

20 years later: NIU faculty, staff reflect on 9/11

September 8, 2021
Flowers bloom on trees in April outside of Adams and Williston Hall at NIU.

Heat expected to break Monday, National Weather Service says

August 26, 2021
Students interact with different student organizations Sunday during the 2019 involvement fair in MLK Commons.

Student orgs expect rise in involvement

August 25, 2021
At the Aug. 15, 2019, meeting, Board of Trustees Chairperson Dennis Barsema addresses former NTC students after their public comments.

Students, faculty oversee operations at NIU

August 23, 2021
The door and sign leading into Career Services located in the Campus Life Building.

Student services give career, counseling, legal assistance

August 23, 2021
Sigma Nu and Phi Sigma Kappa fraternities face off in a game of Tug of War Greek lifes annual Tugs event in Spring of 2019.

Live the Greek life in fraternities, sororities

August 23, 2021
Alderman Greg Perkins sits during a DeKalb City Council meeting July 13, 2020, in DeKalb.

DeKalb City Council to discuss purchasing a Hunter Properties building

August 20, 2021
Faculty, instructors and staff hold signs and chant, Safety for Huskies, outside of Altgeld Hall.

NIU employees march for COVID-19 protections

August 13, 2021
Missing person last seen in St. Charles

Missing person last seen in St. Charles

May 20, 2021
SGA Senate passes $1.1 million budget for FY22

SGA Senate passes $1.1 million budget for FY22

April 26, 2021
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senate approves cabinet members for 53rd session

April 21, 2021
The Student Government Association is located in Holmes Student Center on the ground floor in the OASIS space.

SGA approves supreme court justice, student organizations

April 15, 2021
SGA sees increase in voter turnout for spring elections

SGA sees increase in voter turnout for spring elections

April 14, 2021
Cohen in the lead for DeKalb City Clerk

Cohen in the lead for DeKalb City Clerk

April 6, 2021
Mammadu Diallo, then first-year mechinal engineering major, gives blood at the blood drive hosted by the National Society for Black Engineers at the Rec Center.

American Red Cross celebrates National Volunteer Month with giveaways

April 5, 2021
A tier system will be used and it goes down based on the scope of the organization and how much money they need or want.

Senate amends bylaws for student organizations, finance policy

March 29, 2021
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

Senate grants SGA recognition to Inclusive Collective

March 29, 2021
Gas prices in Illinois

Week of March 29 gas update: Prices decrease 4.3 cents a gallon

March 29, 2021

SGA candidates debate fall semester, textbook affordability

March 26, 2021
SGA elects Douglass as speaker of the Senate

SGA elects Douglass as speaker of the Senate

March 24, 2021
The Student Government Association is located in Holmes Student Center on the ground floor in the OASIS space.

Senate grants SGA recognition to Turning Point USA

March 17, 2021
SGA members voice their concerns at Thursdays SGA town hall meeting.

SGA members express concerns over university communication

March 13, 2021
Chief of Staff Matt Streb, hosted a panel with two political science experts to discuss why local elections matter.

NIU experts discuss importance of local elections

March 8, 2021
Construction for the return of Old Navy in the former Barnes and Noble space in Oakland Place has resumed.

Old Navy to open DeKalb store in late spring

March 5, 2021
Student kayaks Monday past a fountain in the Lagoon.

Outdoor Adventures to host kayaking workshop

March 4, 2021
GSRC to host multiple events for Womens History Month

GSRC to host multiple events for Women’s History Month

March 2, 2021
The Student Government Association is located in Holmes Student Center on the ground floor in the OASIS space.

SGA Senate appoints supreme court justice, approves student organizations

March 2, 2021
Spring menu for the Hospitality 320 class.

Hospitality students adapt to COVID-19 changes to safely serve food

March 1, 2021
LGBTQ+ sign, Homosexual relationships, A diverse community of modern gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer people hugging and supporting each other

New survey determines needs of LGBTQ+ in DeKalb

February 25, 2021
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

Supermileage club gains SGA recognition at Senate meeting

February 23, 2021
The Mobil gas station, 930 N. Annie Glidden Road, is closed off at all entry points Monday afternoon.

Mobil gas station closed off due to snow-covered canopy

February 22, 2021
Graduate student writing workshop to be held Wednesday

Graduate student writing workshop to be held Wednesday

February 17, 2021
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senate approves bill to reduce number of voter signatures

February 11, 2021
Free tax prep services offered in DeKalb County

Free tax prep services offered in DeKalb County

February 9, 2021
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senate approves spring Board of Elections

February 1, 2021

International students face financial hardships amid COVID-19

February 1, 2021
Boy jumping on skateboard at the street. Funny kid skater practicing ollie on skateboard at sunset.

Non-profit Pushing Together wants to bring music, arts and skateboarding to all kids

January 29, 2021
Cassandra Kamp, senior psychology and rehabilitation and disability services major, in 2019 during a Project Orange event in Stevenson Towers.

SGA Senate approves Kamp as election commissioner

January 18, 2021
Tails Humane Society

Local nonprofits work to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19

January 1, 2021
Facebook donates $10,000 to small businesses in DeKalb

Facebook donates $10,000 to small businesses in DeKalb

December 21, 2020
Mental health during COVID-19

Mental health professionals give advice for winter months

December 8, 2020
NIU sign on Oct. 13.

NIU uses excess federal funding for COVID-19 expenses

November 27, 2020
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA to create an internal code of conduct for elected officials

November 26, 2020
Progress LGBTQ+ Pride flag outside the Holmes Student Center.

Progress LGBTQ+ Pride Flags being displayed on campus for first time

November 18, 2020
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senate appoints senator-at-large, approves student organization

November 17, 2020
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senate fills three director positions

November 10, 2020
A voting sign stands at the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center on Nov. 3.

Political science professors explain delay in presidential election

November 7, 2020
The route of the Huskie Safe Line as of Nov. 2.

Huskie Safe Line integrated into city transport

November 6, 2020
When will we know the election results for DeKalb County?

When will we know the election results for DeKalb County?

November 3, 2020
A voting booth in the Holmes Student Center.

What students need to know about the ‘fair tax’ amendment

October 29, 2020
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senator resigns, new student organizations approved

October 27, 2020
SGA adjusts FY21 budget due to COVID-19

SGA adjusts FY21 budget due to COVID-19

October 14, 2020
Almost all on-campus police reports went down between 2018 and 2019, except arrests related to weapons and arson reports, according to the 2020 Annual Safety and Security Report. 

2020 annual Clery report shows decrease in on-campus crime 

October 8, 2020
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senate elects deputy treasurer, cabinet members give reports

October 6, 2020
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA discusses budget cuts, dissolving directorships

September 15, 2020
DeKalb County UNITES holds first webinar to help businesses

DeKalb County UNITES holds first webinar to help businesses

April 6, 2020
Financial resources made available to those with debt amid pandemic

Financial resources made available to those with debt amid pandemic

March 30, 2020

Police-to-Citizen web portal features incident reports, home watches and more

March 4, 2020

SGA to hold March election polls

March 1, 2020
‘Dialogue’ series begins

‘Dialogue’ series begins

February 20, 2020

SGA plans voter registration drive

February 20, 2020
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Department sees cuts to repair funding

February 10, 2020
Today is the last day to fill out the Census

Students in residence halls count on the upcoming census. Here’s what you need to know.

February 7, 2020

Campus Activities Board hosts self-defense class

February 5, 2020

Center for Black Studies launches study abroad program to Jamaica

January 30, 2020

Chicago resident diagnosed with coronavirus

January 26, 2020

Weed discussed at STEM event

January 15, 2020

University to hold 125th anniversary event

January 12, 2020
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Student groups dance traditional at Culture Fest

November 26, 2019

Collaborative art piece memorializes transgender people

November 24, 2019

NIU to update infrastructure

November 17, 2019

Administration encourages political engagement at luncheon

November 11, 2019

Shared governance reforms continue draft process

November 11, 2019
In this Oct. 11 file photo, Dean of Students Kelly Wesener-Michael speaks during the University Council meeting Wednesday next to Sol Jensen, vice president for enrollment management, marketing and communications.

Drafting of shared governance reforms continues

November 8, 2019
Michael Espinos (right), educational technology specialist and STEM communicator, raises his hand Tuesday during a panel on cybersecurity at the Barsema Alumni and Visitor’s Center.

Experts discuss cybersecurity, password safety

November 6, 2019

Tenant’s association holds social event

November 4, 2019

NIU sexual violence reports increase, officials say could indicate more willingness to report

October 31, 2019

NIU Police plan to expand video surveillance in residence halls

October 27, 2019

University Council discusses capital projects, shared governance

October 21, 2019

Local businesses compete in The Innovation Challenge at Kish

October 16, 2019
Students marching and holding signs around campus Thursday night during Take Back Night.

Marchers protest sexual violence at Take Back the Night

October 11, 2019
In this Jan. 14 photo, DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas sits at his desk and reviews documents after stepping into the position.

Illinois could lose representatives, revenue after 2020 census

October 7, 2019

Communiversity gardens holds volunteer ‘ReWilding’ event at prairie

October 2, 2019
President Lisa Freeman walks with the DeKalb community Tuesday at the Unity Walk.

Community joins together at sixth annual Unity Walk

September 25, 2019
In this Nov. 11, 2013, file photo, students exercise at the Recreation Center Friday night.

Student Recreation Center locker rooms to get remodel

September 23, 2019
Store owner DJ Bhatt signs off on a copy job for a customer.

Grocer brings Indian café to city

September 16, 2019

Campus dining locations phase out cash purchases

September 11, 2019
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