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View of the north side of the NIU Convocation Center Sept. 2, in DeKalb.

COVID-19 protocols postpone NIU vs. WMU

January 11, 2022
The East Lagoon at NIU will sit empty the first week of the Spring 22 semester. NIU announced the decision to begin online starting Jan. 18. NIU expects to return to normal learning Jan. 25.

COVID pushes NIU online to begin semester

January 7, 2022
Entrance of the NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway.

Four basketball games pushed back

December 28, 2021
Entrance 2 of the NIU Convocation Center Sept. 2, in DeKalb, Illinois.

Men’s basketball vs. Ball State postponed

December 27, 2021
First day of MAC Wrestling Championships see two Huskies move on to the finals

Midlands Championships wrestling event canceled

December 22, 2021
NIU junior forward AJah Davis (center) high-fives her teammates Feb. 3, 2021 during the announcement of the starting lineups at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

A’Jah Davis takes home MAC weekly honors

December 21, 2021
View of the north side of the NIU Convocation Center Sept. 2, in DeKalb.

Men’s basketball vs. Indiana State canceled

December 21, 2021
Entrance 2 of the NIU Convocation Center Sept. 2, in DeKalb, Illinois.

Women’s basketball vs. Colorado State canceled

December 19, 2021
Dekalb City Manager Bill Nicklas signed a nondisclosure agreement with Project Barb developers in June.

Amazon purchases property in ‘Project Barb’ corridor

December 14, 2021
Darren Mitchell, a 21-year veteran of the NIU Police Department was selected Tuesday as the next Chief of Police. Mitchell has been the interim police chief since April.

21-year veteran named next NIU Police Chief

December 14, 2021
Senior midfielder Adrian Corona (2), senior defenseman Anthony Markanich (left), sophomore midfielder Camilo Estrada (center) and senior forward Nick Markanich (right) walk off the field after the Huskies defeated West Virginia University 2-0 on Oct. 9 in DeKalb.

Markanich twins invited to MLS event

December 7, 2021
Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi winds up to throw a pass in NIUs 41-23 victory over Kent State in the MAC Championship Game on Dec. 4 in Detroit. (Wes Sanderson | Northern Star)

NIU heading to Orlando to play in Cure Bowl

December 5, 2021
Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of Dec. 6

December 5, 2021
Finals week doesnt have to be stressful. The Northern Star staff offers our advice to students who feel apprehensive about this upcoming week.

Fill in the blank: My advice for finals week is…

December 3, 2021
Roscuro, the Tails Humane Society Pet of the Week.

Tails pet of the week: Roscuro

December 1, 2021
Freshman running back Jay Ducker carries the ball during the first half of NIUs 34-26 victory against the Bowling Green Falcons, Saturday in Dekalb.

Hammock, Ducker among MAC honors

December 1, 2021
Red Black Football Podcast (MAC Championship vs. Kent State w/ Cole Tucker)

Red Black Football Podcast (MAC Championship vs. Kent State w/ Cole Tucker)

December 1, 2021
Weekly events for week of Nov. 29.

Weekly events: Week of Nov. 29

November 28, 2021
Weekly events

Weekly events: Week of Nov. 22

November 22, 2021
Red Black Football Podcast (vs. Western Michigan w/ Matt Ference)

Red Black Football Podcast (vs. Western Michigan w/ Matt Ference)

November 22, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

DeKalb County reports 50.19% of residents are vaccinated

November 20, 2021
Six additional COVID-19 cases.

5 additional students, 1 employee tests positive for COVID-19

November 19, 2021
Fire personnel found the driver standing on top of the roof of the submerged vehicle, approximately 50 feet from the shoreline.

Fire department responds to submerged vehicle in East Lagoon

November 19, 2021
A discarded face mask lays in the parking lot outside the Village Commons Bookstore in DeKalb on Friday, June 12th.

9 additional students test positive for COVID-19

November 18, 2021
Six additional COVID-19 cases.

8 additional students, 1 employee tests positive for COVID-19

November 17, 2021
The NIU Huskie Pride Statue and Holmes Student Center are recognizable landmarks to help new students find their way around campus.

Weather update for Nov. 17-21

November 17, 2021
COVID-19 signs posted in the Holmes Student Center.

6 students, 1 employee recovers from COVID-19

November 16, 2021
Gas prices in Illinois.

Gas update: Week of Nov. 15

November 16, 2021
A wasted face mask lays in the parking lot outside of the Village Commons Bookstore in DeKalb.

7 additional students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

November 15, 2021
Weekly events.

Weekly events: Week of Nov. 15

November 15, 2021
Red Black Football Podcast (Week 12 at Buffalo w/ John Richardson)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 12 at Buffalo w/ John Richardson)

November 15, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

DeKalb County reports 49.94% of residents are vaccinated

November 13, 2021
3 additional students, 1 employee test positive for COVID-19

3 additional students, 1 employee test positive for COVID-19

November 12, 2021
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) talks to Referee Tony Corrente (99) during an NFL football game, Monday, November 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh.

Star staff reacts to NFL officiating

November 11, 2021
A wasted face mask lays in the parking lot outside of the Village Commons Bookstore in DeKalb.

7 additional students, 1 employee tests positive for COVID-19

November 11, 2021
The mens soccer team celebrates after a goal by sophomore midfielder Eddie Knight in the 88th minute sealed a 2-0 win over West Virginia on Oct. 9.

Huskies earn MAC honors ahead of tournament

November 11, 2021
Six additional COVID-19 cases.

6 additional students, 1 employee tests positive for COVID-19

November 10, 2021
Wolf is a sweet and playful cat that loves to spend her days hanging with the staff in the offices socializing.

Tails pet of the week: Wolf

November 10, 2021
Gas prices in Illinois.

Week of Nov. 10 gas update: Prices increase 5.2 cents per gallon

November 10, 2021
Donors are urged to give now as the American Red Cross works to combat the ongoing emergency blood shortage, resulting in the lowest supply levels at this time of year in over a decade.

American Red Cross in need of donors during blood shortage

November 10, 2021
COVID-19 signs posted in the Holmes Student Center.

4 additional students test positive for COVID-19

November 9, 2021
Head Coach Thomas Hammock was welcomed back to NIU during his Jan. 18, 2019 introductory news conference.

NIU, Hammock agree to extension

November 9, 2021
A wasted face mask lays in the parking lot outside of the Village Commons Bookstore in DeKalb.

14 additional students test positive for COVID-19

November 8, 2021
Red Black Football Podcast (Week 11 vs. Ball State w/ Messiah Travis)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 11 vs. Ball State w/ Messiah Travis)

November 8, 2021
Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of Nov. 8

November 7, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

DeKalb County reports 50.09% of residents are vaccinated

November 6, 2021
Six additional COVID-19 cases.

8 additional students test positive for COVID-19

November 5, 2021
Daylight Saving Time will occur at 2 a.m. on Sunday.

Daylight saving time: Don’t forget to fall back

November 5, 2021
COVID-19 signs posted in the Holmes Student Center.

9 additional students test positive for COVID-19

November 4, 2021
Gas prices in Illinois.

Week of Nov. 2 gas update: Prices increase 0.2 cents per gallon

November 2, 2021
Blue is a three and a half year-old, brown and white husky. He can be adopted at Tails Humane Society, 2250 Barber Green Road.

Tails pet of the week: Blue

November 2, 2021
One additional student tests positive for COVID-19, ten students recover

1 additional student tests positive for COVID-19

November 2, 2021
4 additional students, 1 employee tests positive for COVID-19

4 additional students, 1 employee tests positive for COVID-19

November 1, 2021
Red Black Football Podcast (Week 10 @ Kent State w/ J.J. Lippe)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 10 @ Kent State w/ J.J. Lippe)

November 1, 2021
Weekly events for week of Nov. 29.

Weekly events: Week of Nov. 1

October 31, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

DeKalb County reports 48.8% of residents are vaccinated

October 30, 2021
4 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and 27 recover.

2 students recover from COVID-19

October 29, 2021
Six additional COVID-19 cases.

3 additional students test positive for COVID-19

October 28, 2021
5 more students test positive for COVID-19

3 additional students test positive for COVID-19

October 27, 2021
Red Black Football Podcast (Bye Week Special w/ Thomas Hammock)

Red Black Football Podcast (Bye Week Special w/ Thomas Hammock)

October 27, 2021
Rain and dew shine in the sunlight above wet, green grass.

Weather update for Oct.27-31

October 26, 2021
Gas prices in Illinois.

Week of Oct. 26 gas update: Prices increase 8.3 cents per gallon

October 26, 2021
Two students recover

2 students recover from COVID-19

October 25, 2021
Weekly events.

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 25

October 25, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

DeKalb County reports 48.34% vaccination rate

October 22, 2021
COVID-19 signs posted in the Holmes Student Center.

1 additional employee tests positive for COVID-19

October 22, 2021
NIU has many Halloween events coming up in the near future, including painting and open mic nights.

‘Well-O-Ween:’ Upcoming events at NIU

October 22, 2021
An abandoned face mask lays in a pile of leaves outside NIUs Founders Memorial Library on Tuesday, May 12th.

6 additional students, 1 employee test positive for COVID-19

October 21, 2021
Gas prices in Illinois.

Week of Oct. 20 gas update: Prices decrease 3.4 cents per gallon

October 20, 2021
Six additional COVID-19 cases.

1 additional student tests positive for COVID-19

October 20, 2021
An Autumn nature scene with fallen leaves.

Weather update for Oct. 20-24

October 20, 2021
Red Black Football Podcast (Week 8 @ CMU w/ Michael Kennedy)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 8 @ CMU w/ Michael Kennedy)

October 20, 2021
A wasted face mask lays in the parking lot outside of the Village Commons Bookstore in DeKalb.

1 additional student tests positive for COVID-19

October 19, 2021
3 additional students test positive for COVID-19

3 additional students test positive for COVID-19

October 18, 2021
Weekly events

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 18

October 18, 2021
Chicago Sky head coach James Wade, center, celebrates with Candice Parker, right, and Kahleah Copper, left, after defeating the Phoenix Mercury in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals to become champions Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago.

Chicago Sky win first WNBA title

October 17, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

DeKalb County reports 15 additional COVID-19 cases

October 16, 2021
The City of Dekalbs Annual Loose-Leaf collection will start Oct. 25 and will continue through Dec. 3.

City of DeKalb leaf pickup to start Oct. 25

October 15, 2021
As of Thursday, two students and no employees are currently COVID-19 positive.

2 additional students have tested positive for COVID-19

October 14, 2021
The DeKalb Public Library.

DeKalb Public Library events for the week of Oct. 13

October 13, 2021
Six additional COVID-19 cases.

1 additional student tested positive for COVID-19

October 13, 2021
Red Black Football Podcast (Week 7 vs. Bowling Green w/ Brayden Patton)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 7 vs. Bowling Green w/ Brayden Patton)

October 13, 2021
A wasted face mask lays in the parking lot outside of the Village Commons Bookstore in DeKalb.

1 student recovers from COVID-19

October 12, 2021
Gas prices in Illinois.

Week of Oct. 12 gas update: Prices increase 10.8 cents per gallon

October 12, 2021
Ransomware attack inhibits servers in DeKalb

Ransomware attack inhibits servers in DeKalb

October 12, 2021
COVID-19 signs posted in the Holmes Student Center.

4 additional students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

October 11, 2021
The MLK Commons on the campus of NIU in DeKalb.

Weather update for Oct. 11-17 week

October 11, 2021
Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 11

October 10, 2021
5 more students test positive for COVID-19

No additional students test positive for COVID-19, 1 student recovers

October 8, 2021

Ruff Talk Ep. 5// Ryan Swan joins the crew

October 8, 2021
Six additional COVID-19 cases.

4 additional students test positive for COVID-19

October 7, 2021
A littered facemask lays along West Hillcrest Drive in DeKalb.

5 additional students, 1 employee tests positive for COVID-19

October 6, 2021
8-month-old coonhound and bluetick mix named Atticus Boone.

Tails pet of the week: Atticus Boone

October 6, 2021
Mosquitoes collected in a trap in Sandwich, IL have tested positive for the West Nile Virus.

Mosquitoes in Sandwich test positive for West Nile Virus

October 6, 2021
Red Black Football Podcast (Week 6 @ Toledo w/ Tristen Tewes)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 6 @ Toledo w/ Tristen Tewes)

October 6, 2021
No additional students test positive for COVID-19, 4 students recover

No additional students test positive for COVID-19, 4 students recover

October 5, 2021
Rain and dew shine in the sunlight above wet, green grass.

Weather update for Oct. 5-10

October 5, 2021
Gas prices in Illinois.

Week of Oct. 5 gas update: Prices increase 5.6 cents per gallon

October 5, 2021
Six additional COVID-19 cases.

7 additional students, 1 employee tests positive for COVID-19

October 4, 2021
Weekly events.

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 4

October 4, 2021
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