The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Menu

Northern Star Staff

All content by Northern Star staff
Former NIU point guard Eugene German waits for an inbound play March 6, 2020 during his final college game at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

NIU all-time leading scorer Eugene German lands Summer League gig

July 30, 2021
2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

All students, employees required to wear face masks while indoors on campus

July 28, 2021
One additional student tests positive for COVID-19, ten students recover

NIU reports 2 additional COVID-19 cases

July 26, 2021
NIU will require COVID-19 vaccines for on-campus students.

DeKalb County reports 42.9% residents are vaccinated

July 24, 2021
A COVID-19 awareness sign Sept. 2, posted in view of Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

NIU reports 9 additional COVID-19 cases

July 19, 2021
DeKalb County Health Department employee walks to her car with a mask on.

DeKalb County reports 42.6% residents are vaccinated

July 17, 2021
4 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and 27 recover.

NIU reports 1 additional COVID-19 case

July 12, 2021
A doctor holds a vaccine vial in their gloved hand.

DeKalb County reports 42.1% residents are vaccinated

July 10, 2021
A mask is taped to NIU's Olive Goyle statue next to Altgeld Hall June 3, 2020.

NIU reports no additional COVID-19 cases for fourth straight week

July 6, 2021
DeKalb County Health Department employee walks to her car with a mask on.

DeKalb County reports 41.6% residents are vaccinated

July 3, 2021
As of Monday, no students and no employees are currently COVID-19 positive.

NIU reports no additional COVID-19 cases for third straight week

June 28, 2021
One additional student tests positive for COVID-19, ten students recover

DeKalb County reports 40.8% residents are vaccinated

June 26, 2021
NIU will require COVID-19 vaccines for on-campus students.

NIU to require COVID-19 vaccines for on-campus students

June 23, 2021
A COVID-19 awareness sign Sept. 2, posted in view of Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

NIU reports no additional COVID-19 cases for second straight week

June 21, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

DeKalb County reports 40% of residents are fully vaccinated

June 19, 2021
No additional Huskies test positive for COVID-19.

No additional Huskies test positive for COVID-19, 1 recovers

June 14, 2021
Two students test positive for COVID-19, six students recover.

County cases rise to 10,329

June 12, 2021
2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

1 additional Huskie tests positive for COVID-19

June 7, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 10,303

June 5, 2021
One additional student tests positive for COVID-19, ten students recover

1 additional Huskie tests positive for COVID-19

June 1, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 10,267

May 29, 2021
No additional Huskies test positive for COVID-19.

2 more Huskies test positive for COVID-19

May 24, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 10,201

May 22, 2021
2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

NIU to require masks for all individuals on campus

May 18, 2021
4 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and 27 recover.

No additional Huskies test positive for COVID-19

May 17, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 10,096

May 15, 2021
A mask is taped to NIU's Olive Goyle statue next to Altgeld Hall June 3.

2 Huskies test positive for COVID-19

May 10, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 10,014

May 8, 2021
Closeup of a 2021 Graduation Tassel at a graduation ceremony.

NIU increases guest limit for graduation ceremonies

May 4, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 9,885

May 1, 2021
One additional student tests positive for COVID-19, ten students recover

1 additional student tests positive for COVID-19, 21 students recover

April 30, 2021
5 more students test positive for COVID-19

1 additional student tests positive for COVID-19, 4 students recover

April 29, 2021
4 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and 27 recover.

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

April 28, 2021
7 additional students test positive for COVID-19

7 additional students test positive for COVID-19

April 27, 2021
A doctor holds a vaccine vial in their gloved hand.

NIU to offer Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinic

April 26, 2021
2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

7 more students test positive for COVID-19, 32 students recover

April 26, 2021
Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of April 26

April 25, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 9,694

April 24, 2021
A COVID-19 awareness sign Sept. 2, posted in view of Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

8 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 14 students recover

April 23, 2021
15 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and one student recovers.

4 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 5 students recover

April 22, 2021
DeKalb Fire Department vehicle drives down Lucinda Ave. on March 6 2020.

Thursday morning fire causes $50K in damage

April 22, 2021
5 more students test positive for COVID-19

25 additional students test positive for COVID-19

April 21, 2021
Littered plastic gloves lay on the ground outside the New Residence Hall Community Center in DeKalb on May 6th.

NIU advises students to leave campus early

April 21, 2021
Two students test positive for COVID-19, six students recover.

2 students test positive for COVID-19, 6 students recover

April 20, 2021
Career Services to host virtual resume writing event

Career Services to host virtual resume writing event

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

16 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 21 students recover

April 19, 2021
Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of April 19

April 18, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 9,416

April 17, 2021
A worn face mask lays in the grass at Memorial Park in DeKalb on Thursday, June 11th.

7 more students test positive for COVID-19, 6 students recover

April 16, 2021
15 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and one student recovers.

6 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 2 students recover

April 15, 2021
2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

23 additional students test positive for COVID-19

April 14, 2021
NIU to hold Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinics

NIU to hold Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinics

April 14, 2021
A doctor holds a vaccine vial in their gloved hand.

NIU cancels COVID-19 vaccination clinics

April 13, 2021
12 students test positive for COVID-19, 6 students recover.

12 students test positive for COVID-19, 6 students recover

April 13, 2021
Blumen Garden to host spring antique show

Blumen Garden to host spring antique show

April 13, 2021
Two students test positive for COVID-19, six students recover.

13 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 15 students recover

April 12, 2021
Best of DeKalb winners announced

Best of DeKalb winners announced

April 12, 2021
Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of April 12

April 11, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 9,114

April 10, 2021
A face mask lays in the mud along the sidewalk of West Hillcrest Drive in DeKalb on Thursday, June 11th.

9 more students test positive for COVID-19, 8 students recover

April 9, 2021
NIU will require COVID-19 vaccines for on-campus students.

Vaccine clinics open to NIU students in April

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

SGA announces special election winners

April 9, 2021

The annual WGGA Empowerment showcase begins

April 8, 2021
Three students tested positive for COVID-19.

3 more students test positive for COVID-19

April 8, 2021
As of Monday, no students and no employees are currently COVID-19 positive.

9 more students test positive for COVID-19

April 7, 2021
Verbic sits on board at city council meeting.

Verbic leads race for Sixth Ward seat

April 6, 2021
A voting booth at the Hopkins Park Terrace Room, 1403 Sycamore Road, during the 2020 election.

Voters cast ballots for DeKalb School Board

April 6, 2021
Hess appears to be in the lead for DeKalb Township Supervisor

Hess appears to be in the lead for DeKalb Township Supervisor

April 6, 2021
One hen in the garden, grass in the foreground, trees, fence and sky in the background

April election votes no to backyard chickens

April 6, 2021
Larson leads race for Second Ward seat

Larson leads race for Second Ward seat

April 6, 2021
Alderman Greg Perkins sits during a DeKalb City Council meeting July 13, 2020, in DeKalb.

Perkins leads race for Fourth Ward seat

April 6, 2021
Barnes leads race for mayor of DeKalb

Barnes leads race for mayor of DeKalb

April 6, 2021
4 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and 27 recover.

1 additional student tests positive for COVID-19, 3 students recover

April 6, 2021
NIU street sign on Oct. 13.

National Pan-Hellenic Council to host week of events

April 5, 2021
The DeKalb Police Department found six local retailers to be in violation of the law by selling tobacco to a minor.

6 DeKalb retailers fail tobacco compliance checks

April 5, 2021
5 more students test positive for COVID-19

7 additional students test positive for COVID-19

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

Weekly events: Week of April 5

April 4, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 8,864

April 3, 2021
2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

7 more students test positive for COVID-19, 4 students recover

April 2, 2021
Candidate profile: City of DeKalb mayor

Candidate profile: City of DeKalb mayor

April 2, 2021
Candidate profile: City of DeKalb mayor

Candidate profile: City of DeKalb mayor

April 2, 2021
Devlin Collins will become the SGA president for the 53rd session.

SGA announces executive, legislative branch winners

April 1, 2021
6 additional COVID-19 cases.

6 additional students test positive for COVID-19

April 1, 2021
Candidate profile: City clerk

Candidate profile: City clerk

April 1, 2021
Candidate profile: City clerk

Candidate profile: City clerk

April 1, 2021
Chipotle is at 1013 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb.

Win a burrito or up to $25K in Bitcoin at Chipotle for National Burrito Day

April 1, 2021

Graduate school to host virtual LinkedIn workshop

March 31, 2021
A wasted face mask lays in the parking lot outside of the Village Commons Bookstore in DeKalb on Friday, June 12th.

6 additional students test positive for COVID-19

March 31, 2021
Candidate profile: Ward 2 alderperson

Candidate profile: Ward 2 alderperson

March 31, 2021
Candidate profile: Ward 2 alderperson

Candidate profile: Ward 2 alderperson

March 31, 2021
The Student Government Association is located in Holmes Student Center on the ground floor in the OASIS space.

Voting for SGA representatives starts Tuesday

March 30, 2021

Campus Activities Board to host informational sessions

March 30, 2021
Three students tested positive for COVID-19.

4 more students test positive for COVID-19, 1 student recovers

March 30, 2021
Candidate profile: DeKalb township supervisor

Candidate profile: DeKalb township supervisor

March 30, 2021
Candidate profile: DeKalb township supervisor

Candidate profile: DeKalb township supervisor

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

3 more students test positive for COVID-19

March 29, 2021
SGA candidate profile: Devlin Collins

SGA candidate profile: Devlin Collins

March 29, 2021
SGA candidate profile: Brian Enrique Acosta

SGA candidate profile: Brian Enrique Acosta

March 29, 2021
Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of March 29

March 28, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 8,749

March 27, 2021
Load More Stories