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By Josh Alfrey | September 24, 2013

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Dave Johnson, resident of Geneva and DeKalb property owner of 1504 Cambria Drive, questions the boutique data center mentioned in an information packet from the planning commission on Monday during a public hearing section of the general DeKalb City Council meeting. Donato Solar plans to build a solar field farm and 12,000 square feet of data storage buildings between Challenger Drive and Greenwood Acres Drive as well as North Peace Road and Cambria Drive. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

DeKalb City Council votes against Peace Road solar farm

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A red NIU sign is pictured in the MLK Commons. Total NIU enrollment rose 4.3% in the 2025 fall semester, with a 22% increase in new freshmen. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

NIU enrollment grows by 4.3%; freshman class sees 22% increase

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Signs point to the Office of the Bursar in Room 235 of Swen Parson Hall. The Office of the Bursar processes payments and refunds for students. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

NIU brings back fee for online tuition payment, students express concern

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The Student Government Association sign hangs on a wall located in the Holmes Student Center ground floor in the OASIS space. SGA held elections for new and incumbent office holders in cabinet positions at its first meeting of the semester Friday. (Northern Star file photo)

SGA elects cabinet, office of the speaker members for coming semester

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Tacoverse’s sign is displayed toward drivers on West Lincoln Highway. Tacoverse's first location at 701 W. Lincoln Highway is soon to be joined by locations in Crete, Indiana and Pontiac, Illinois. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

DeKalb adds Tex-Mex cuisine to NIU campus

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