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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star
The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star
Elisa Reamer

Elisa Reamer, News Editor

Elisa is a fourth-year student majoring in journalism and minoring in communication. As a reporter, she covered City Council meetings and writes many profile pieces. Elisa is a published poet of "Just a Memory" and head of Public Relations for Signing Huskies here on campus.

All content by Elisa Reamer
A photograph of a variety of masks intended for use against COVID-19.

NIU gives out N95, KN95 masks

January 25, 2022
From left to right: Alderperson Barb Larson, Alderperson Carolyn Morris, Alderperson Greg Perkins, Alderperson Tracy Smith, Mayor Cohen Barnes, Alderperson Scott McAdams

Pappas Developments receives green light from city council

January 24, 2022
News Editor Elisa Reamer hosts the weekly budget meeting for the news section on Tuesday, January 18th. Staffers gather in these meetings to pitch ideas and assign stories.

Fill in the blank: I love working at the Northern Star because . . .

January 23, 2022
8 alderpeople at DeKalb City Council meeting on Monday.

Pappas Development under consideration by city council

January 22, 2022
A clinician uses a syringe to inject a COVD-19 vaccine into a patient.

93% students, faculty vaccinated

January 20, 2022
A PowerPoint slide showing how to form your own I am poem. This slide was shown during the “Racial Reconciliation Day: I am…” on Jan. 19.

The Division of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion discusses racial healing

January 19, 2022
A mask is taped to NIUs Olive Goyle statue next to Altgeld Hall June 3.

NIU students, faculty react to starting the semester online

January 10, 2022
DeKalb mayor Cohen Barnes at the Aug. 23 City Council meeting.

City Council approves tax levy for 2021

December 14, 2021
DeKalb Sycamore Area Transportation Study is updating its 2019 Active Transportation Plan. DeKalb County is working on another path connecting the health department going next to the community gardens along Dresser Road by the fire department.

Updated active transportation plan adds connector paths

December 1, 2021
From left to right: Alderperson Carolyn Morris, Barb Larson, Greg Perkins, Mayor Cohen Barnes, Alderperson Scott McAdams, and Anthony Faivre.

DeKalb residents share tax concerns at City Council

November 22, 2021
Jesmer is one of the creators of Trash Squirrels. She said her interest in being a member of the commission came after Mayor Cohen Barnes came to a Sunrise DeKalb meeting, another environmental organization she is a part of.

Trash Squirrels co-founder sits on environmental commission

November 18, 2021
8 alderpeople at DeKalb City Council meeting on Monday.

City council approved changes to police review board

November 9, 2021
Fifth ward Alderperson Scott McAdams talks during an Aug. 23 City Council meeting. The fifth ward currently has 5,731 residents, according to the 2020 Census.

City Council to discuss reconstruction of Twombly Road

November 4, 2021
The DeKalb Fire Department is responding to a structure fire that broke out at 12:52 p.m. Wednesday at 1013 W. Hillcrest Drive.

Hillcrest Drive structure fire causes $100K in damage

November 3, 2021
Janice Hamlet, associate vice provost.

Associate vice provost position transitions to full time

October 28, 2021
City Manager Bill Nicklas reads off the Oct. 25 City Council agenda to discuss the annual property tax levy.

DeKalb City Council approves 8% property tax decrease

October 26, 2021
Alexis Ortiz, 21, volunteers at Tails Humane Society.

Tails Humane Society encourages people to visit

October 25, 2021
DeKalb mayor Cohen Barnes at the Aug. 23 City Council meeting.

City Council to consider annual property tax levy

October 21, 2021
Jesse McCartney will still perform at 8 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Egyptian Theatre.

Jesse McCartney to perform in DeKalb after postponing shows

October 14, 2021
A clinician uses a syringe to inject a COVD-19 vaccine into a patient.

85% of students vaccinated before deadline, 11% remains

October 13, 2021
8 alderpeople at DeKalb City Council meeting on Monday.

City Council considers SunVest Solar for solar farm development

October 12, 2021
DeKalb City Council meeting on Monday with Alder people Carolyn Morris, Barb Larson, Greg Perkins and Tracy Smith.

DeKalb City Council to review solar farm development plan

October 8, 2021
The NIU Huskie Pride Statue and Holmes Student Center are recognizable landmarks to help new students find their way around campus.

Students with higher GPAs enroll at NIU after test-free admissions

October 7, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines.

DeKalb County to administer free COVID-19 Pfizer booster shots

October 6, 2021
DeKalb City Council meeting on Monday with Alder people Carolyn Morris, Barb Larson, Greg Perkins and Tracy Smith.

City Council tables citizen police review board

September 28, 2021
A DeKalb police officer fatally shot a man Monday morning after officers responded to a domestic violence call.

City Council to consider purchase of police interceptors

September 23, 2021
The MLK Commons on the campus of NIU in DeKalb.

Send Silence Packing suicide exhibit to visit campus Sept. 30

September 22, 2021
The NIU Huskie Pride Statue and Holmes Student Center are recognizable landmarks to help new students find their way around campus.

NIU aims to release new enrollment plan in 2022

September 22, 2021
SGA Senate Clerk Breanna Villeda (left) and Speaker of the Senate Dallas Douglass listen to speakers at SGA Senate meeting.

NIU police chief discusses accountability, transparency

September 20, 2021
City Manager Bill Nicklas at the City Council meeting Monday, talking about redistricting the wards following the results of the 2020 Census.

City Council approves citizen police review board on first reading

September 14, 2021
Fifth ward Alderperson Scott McAdams talks during an Aug. 23 City Council meeting. The fifth ward currently has 5,731 residents, according to the 2020 Census.

City Council to discuss 2020 Census changes, ward redistricting

September 10, 2021
SGA Senate Clerk Breanna Villeda (left) and Speaker of the Senate Dallas Douglass listen to speakers at SGA Senate meeting.

SGA Senate confirms 2 directors at first meeting of fall semester

August 30, 2021
Interim vice president for Student Affairs hopes to restore campus life

Interim vice president for Student Affairs hopes to restore campus life

August 30, 2021
DeKalb mayor Cohen Barnes at the Aug. 23 City Council meeting.

City Council hires Stantec Architecture to assess site for new transit facility

August 24, 2021
Danielle Green, senior communication major, at her flight in basic training

Senior NIU student joins Space Force

August 13, 2021
Fire Chief Jeff McMaster will retire Nov. 27

DeKalb Fire Chief retires after 26 years of service

August 4, 2021
The Mobile Health unit will be parked in front of the DeKalb Health Department

Mobile Health Unit to administer COVID-19 vaccine

August 4, 2021
Wasowicz to prioritize collaboration as Board of Trustees chairperson

Wasowicz to prioritize collaboration as Board of Trustees chairperson

July 27, 2021
Student organizations wait at tables to get students involved with them at NIUs involvement fair in August 2020.

NIU students, faculty react to COVID-19 vaccine requirement

July 9, 2021
Progress LGBTQ+ Pride flag outside the Holmes Student Center in November 2020.

DeKalb to host march, movie screening for Pride Month

June 10, 2021
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church hosted a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to talk about the increase in crime in the city of DeKalb.

New DeKalb police chief aims to build trust with community

June 3, 2021
The Swen Parson building is expected to haves its roof replaced after NIU received $8.9 million in April for structural repairs.

NIU receives $8.9 million in state funds for capital projects

May 18, 2021
Incoming SGA Senate speaker hopes to advocate for LGBTQ+ students

Incoming SGA Senate speaker hopes to advocate for LGBTQ+ students

April 19, 2021
Gas prices in Illinois.

Week of April 19 gas update: Prices rise 1.6 cents a gallon

April 19, 2021
(From left) Mikayla Voigt, women’s basketball sophomore guard, senior gymnast Megan Greenfield, Austin Pauga, sophomore men’s basketball guard and Hope Schmelzle, senior track and field runner were all named to the winter sports Distinguished Scholar-Athlete team. NIU gave 14 student-athletes the award. 

Two sport-related minors to be added in fall

April 14, 2021
Nursing students were involved with distributing the COVID-19 vaccine at the Convocation Center.

NIU nursing students step up to help with vaccine distribution

April 12, 2021
DREAM Action NIU hosts 8th annual Coming Out of the Shadows

DREAM Action NIU hosts 8th annual Coming Out of the Shadows

April 8, 2021
Tails pet of the week: Wynona Jean

Tails pet of the week: Wynona Jean

April 5, 2021
Floral vase DIY perfect for spring

Floral vase DIY perfect for spring

April 1, 2021
Tails pet of the week: Rusty and Nona

Tails pet of the week: Rusty and Nona

March 22, 2021
Gender and Sexuality Resource Center hosting Womanist Wednesday

Gender and Sexuality Resource Center hosting Womanist Wednesday

March 17, 2021
Snow on the Central Quad sculpture begins to melt away.

Snow in March isn’t uncommon for Illinois

March 15, 2021
Former director Lois Self teaching students in 1989.

Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality celebrates 40 years

March 15, 2021
NIU sign on Oct. 13.

Huskies win big at Illinois Intercollegiate Forensics Association State tournament

March 9, 2021
Gas prices in Illinois.

Week of March 8 gas update: Prices jump 4.8 cents a gallon

March 8, 2021
Where to get Girl Scout cookies in DeKalb

Where to get Girl Scout cookies in DeKalb

March 1, 2021
Panelists at Tuesdays COVID-19 Vaccines: Ask the Experts event.

University, health department answer COVID-19 vaccine questions

February 24, 2021
A pedestrian walks down Lucinda Ave. as snow blankets NIUs campus In January.

Weekly weather update for Feb. 22

February 22, 2021
DeKalb County sees decline in allocated COVID-19 vaccinations

DeKalb County sees decline in allocated COVID-19 vaccinations

February 20, 2021
ACCESS, PAL and the Writing Center will merge into the Huskie Academic Support Center located in the Founders Memorial Library Learning Commons.

ACCESS, PAL, Writing Center merge to provide accessible support

February 10, 2021

Galentine’s Day: Take some time to treat your closest girlfriends

February 9, 2021
Classes will not meet and university offices will be closed on Thursday.

No classes to be held Thursday due to administrative closure

February 8, 2021
COVID-19 Response Grant application open until Feb. 26

COVID-19 Response Grant application open until Feb. 26

February 4, 2021
NIU Biological Graduate Student Association will sell succulents for  Valentine’s Day until Feb. 11 to establish travel and research grants. 

Graduate students sell Valentine’s Day succulents

February 3, 2021
Boomer is a 6-year-old domestic longhair male cat.

Tails Humane Society’s Pet of the Week: Boomer

February 1, 2021
The Huskie Line buses can be a good way to the most traveled places on campus.

Bus driver shortage, COVID-19 lead to reduced Huskie Line service

January 27, 2021
(Left) Darius Jackson, member of Four Poets, One Mic, and Trinity Felton, senior communication media studies major, at the Center for Black Studies town hall Monday.

Black students call for increased safety, equality on campus

January 19, 2021
A NIU decorated fire hydrant sits grounded on the sidewalk at the intersection of First Street and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb.

Freeman, Weffer join new Illinois Board of Higher Education committee

January 14, 2021
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