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Lisa Freeman begins to cry as the Board applauds her after approving Freeman for contract negotiations to become NIU's first female president.

Freeman approved for contract negotiations

By Jessie Kern | September 13, 2018

Lisa Freeman begins to cry as the Board applauds her after approving Freeman for contract negotiations to become NIU's first female president.

Huskies home opener yields 17-6 loss

By Jayce Eustice | September 10, 2018

DeKALB — The Huskie’s first encounter with a PAC-12 opponent did not go according to plan as NIU came out on the losing end of Saturday’s 17-6 game against the University of Utah, bringing their record to 0-2 on the season. Head Coach Rod Carey...

Fill in the blank: Syllabus week at NIU was….

By Northern Star Perspective Staff | September 2, 2018

Haley Galvin | Perspective EditorThe first week of classes was not as “stress free” as it used to be freshman year. The first two days of classes were very laid back but the rest of the week was anything but a breeze. The assignments racked up quicker...

RHA Block Party welcomes Huskies

By Northern Star Staff | August 27, 2018

The RHA Block Party brought Huskies together at 8 p.m. on Friday in the Chick Evans Field House after a call was made to move the event inside due to inclement weather.Originally scheduled to take place at the Outdoor Recreation Sports Complex, the event,...

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...

Fill in the blank: My year at NIU will be…..

By Northern Star Staff | August 27, 2018

Tatianna Salisbury | Editor-in-ChiefSeniorWhen you work for the Northern Star, your life becomes the Northern Star, and that’s just the way I like it. I love being glued to my desk, working on multiple stories at a time and constantly searching for...

Acting President Lisa Freeman discusses her possible presidency in her office.

Freeman reconsiders her candidacy

By Jessie Kern | July 23, 2018

DeKALB — After unexpectedly stepping into the role of acting president for the last year, Lisa Freeman has reconsidered her candidacy for president.NIU has been preparing for the presidential search after Doug Baker’s unexpected departure in June...

Downtown DeKalb features several restaurants and shops for residents to explore.

City plans hotel construction

By Jessie Kern | July 16, 2018

DeKalb — City Council was presented with a renovation idea on Monday to turn a vacant downtown building into a boutique hotel.The property, located at 145 Fisk Avenue, was initially built as St. Mary’s hospital in 1922. After shutting down in 1965,...

Handcuffs laying on top of fingerprint chart in file

City Crime

By Northern Star Staff | July 9, 2018

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.

Jan. 23

• Daniel W. Stephenson, 25, of Algonquin, was charged with theft.

• Devon W. Sanders, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with theft.

• Natalie J. Moore, 18, of Galesburg, was charged with theft.

• Catherine P. Gilman, 23, of DeKalb, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Friday

• Sharita M. Walker, 29, of Chicago, was charged with identity theft.

• Charles S. Fenger, 22 of DeKalb, was charged with fighting in the city.

• Anthony O. Alford, 20, of DeKalb, was charged with trespassing.

Saturday

• James D. Stewart, 51, of DeKalb, was charged with aggravated assult and disorderly conduct.

• Cruz V. Montana, 31, of DeKalb, was charged with resisting arrest, obstruction and disarming an officer.

Sunday

• Dominic El. Primbas, 19, of Chicago, was charged with liquor consumption by a minor.

• Shawntina A. West, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with theft.

Monday

• Aisha M. Shadeed, 19, of Chicago, was charged with domestic battery.

Diverse writing center staff aids students

By Roxanne H. | April 19, 2018

 The writing center is well equipped to assist a unique student body because of their diverse staff.The writing center is a wonderful on-campus resource for those who need assistance writing. There are boot camps available all throughout the summer for...

Board of Trustee's carelessness comes at heavy costs

Board of Trustee’s carelessness comes at heavy costs

By Editorial Board | April 19, 2018

 The Northern Star Editorial Board finds the outcome of the NIU Board of Trustees vs Misty Haji-Sheikh case to be costly and unnecessarily difficult when compared to a lawsuit filed by Sid Kincaid in 2016.Sid Kincaid, former Student Association senator,...