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A smoke alarm being tested, hanging on a blue wall. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)

American Red Cross: Turn clocks back, test smoke alarms

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | November 1, 2022

DeKALB – With daylight saving time coming to an end on November 6, the American Red Cross suggests everyone test their smoke alarms to prevent home fires while turning their clocks back.  To ensure safety, the Red Cross encourages everyone to have...

Northern Star Sports Editor, Skyler Kisellus, searches on the Red Cross website locations to donate blood. The American Red Cross partnered with the NFL to give away Super Bowl tickets.

The American Red Cross encourages everyone to donate blood

By Brionna Belcher, Managing Editor | January 18, 2022

DeKALB—The American Red Cross is facing the worst blood shortage in over a decade. Donors of all blood types, but especially type O, are urged to donate.  “Winter weather across the country and the recent surge of COVID-19 cases are compounding...

Police lights flash behind caution tape.

Fire displaces 140 tenants, arson suspected, say police

By Northern Star Staff | July 10, 2019

Fire damage has displaced 140 tenants living in Ridgebrook Apartments, 808 Ridge Drive, according to DeKalb police.A press release sent at 8:27 a.m. says DeKalb fire and police departments responded 10:54 p.m. Tuesday to reports of an active fire on the...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau puts on a vest as he visits the Mexican Red Cross headquarters in Mexico City, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Red Cross should not prioritize profit

By Lucas Skye | October 26, 2017

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau puts on a vest as he visits the Mexican Red Cross headquarters in Mexico City, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Student Health Organization to hold blood drive

By Northern Star staff | March 7, 2016

The Student Health Organization and the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive noon to 5 p.m. Thursday in the Holmes Student Center, Regency Room, according to an NIU news release.Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are accepted. Contact Paulina...

Alumna Catherine Squires to work on alumni relations as new vice president of University Advancement

Alumna Catherine Squires to work on alumni relations as new vice president of University Advancement

By Northern Star staff | January 28, 2015

Alumna Catherine Squires has been named the vice president for University Advancement.Squires must be approved by the Board of Trustees, which next meets March 12, and would begin May 1, according to an NIU news release. Squires will "be responsible for...

Local residents and their families flocked to Kite Fest sundsay to watch and fly kites of all shapes and colors near Annie's Woods in front of the Engineering building.

Kite Fest features 90-foot kites

By Mitchell Spence | September 14, 2014

The ninth annual Kite Fest was expected to draw 3,000 to 5,000 visitors Sunday, said Debbie Armstrong, DeKalb County Convention and Visitor Bureau executive director.Kite Fest is always held on the second Sunday of September and is free for all guests....

None hurt in fire on Annie Glidden

By Northern Star Staff | March 2, 2014

A fire reported at 1:35 p.m. Saturday resulted in $15,000 worth of damage.The DeKalb Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a bed on fire at 706 N. Annie Glidden Road. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.The fire cause is considered...

Pass/Fail: Red Cross makes donating to the Philippines easy to do, Professors assigning term papers on top of final exams

By Danny Cozzi | November 19, 2013

Pass: Red Cross makes donating to the Philippines easy to doFollowing the brutal Typhoon Haiyan that struck the Philippines, the American Red Cross and Facebook sprung into action by placing a donation link on Facebook home pages.The quick access for...

Send holiday cheer to overseas soldiers

By Jeanette Fritz | November 17, 2013

With the holiday season right around the corner, sending greetings cards to soldiers serving overseas is a sure way to spread some holiday cheer.The American Red Cross is sending happy holiday wishes through social media and snail mail until Dec. 6.This...

Research Rookies focus on non-profit governance structure

Research Rookies focus on non-profit governance structure

By Lauren Dielman | January 24, 2012

Freshman accountancy major, Collin Thompson, said being a Research Rookie is all about commitment."Being a research rookie means to me that I am a hard worker," said Thompson, according to the Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning website....

The American Red Cross reminds of the importance of your liver

By Thomas Verschelde | October 4, 2011

October is National Liver Awareness Month, and a number of blood drives are being held in DeKalb and surrounding areas this month due to blood stocks being very low. "Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion," said Theresa Kuhlmann,...

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