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Star editors say goodbye

Jessie Kern | News EditorIt’s crazy to think after this week I will be writing the end of, arguably, my greatest chapter yet. Transferring to NIU, I wasn’t in the greatest headspace. The ground I found myself standing on was the furthest thing from...

Graduating editors say goodbye to the Star

By Michael Urbanec & Tom Burton | December 9, 2018

Always be willing to learnMichael Urbanec | Sports EditorI wasn’t well prepared when Madison Kacer hired me as a news reporter for the Northern Star in fall 2017. I came in with the same story many of our writers have: We were all told we were good...

The outside of the Stevens Building, located across from Founders Memorial Library in front of the visitor parking lot.

Stevens Building renovations complete after five-year wait

By Jessie Kern | August 27, 2018

DeKALB — The Stevens Building opened its doors Saturday to the School of Theatre and Dance and the Department of Anthropology after the long-awaited $23.7 million project completion. Students and faculty of those disciplines have been working in the...

University, city bus lines join for efficiency

By Jessie Kern | August 27, 2018

DeKALB — University and city transportation integrated bus lines, affecting several routes and public transit fees.The Huskie Bus Line and the city of DeKalb’s TransVAC combined efforts on Aug. 20. A public hearing was held during the July 23 DeKalb...

DeKalb panel discusses Affordable Care Act

By Jessie Kern | January 23, 2018

Three speakers addressed DeKalb residents during Thursday's Affordable Care Act forum to inform the community about potential changes to their health care.The forum focused on conversations being had around the country regarding the current state of health...

SA SENATE | DeKalb parking changes rebuked

By Jessie Kern | December 4, 2017

DeKALB | DeKalb Police Chief Gene Lowery spoke to the Student Association Senate Sunday to discuss the proposed parking changes that are pending the approval of city council next week.These changes, which are part of the Safe Streets Initiative, are broken...

SA approves female empowerment club

By Jessie Kern | November 13, 2017

The Student Association approved the National Association of Colored Women’s Club, a national organization with the motto “lifting as we climb” to encourage women to build up one another.The organization, which was founded in 1896 in Washington,...

SA Senate addresses gun issues

By Jessie Kern | November 6, 2017

DeKALB — Concern regarding safety on and around campus continued to take prominence in student discussions during this week’s Student Association Senate meeting.The SA Senate hosted Jason John, NIU deputy police chief, to provide an update about the...

Members from the Annie Glidden North community form small teams to discuss various improvement areas.

Annie Glidden North Revitalization plan moves forward with early action project

By Jessie Kern | November 6, 2017

Members from the Annie Glidden North community form small teams to discuss various improvement areas.