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Redshirt junior pitcher Adam Brouwer (11) winds up to pitch during the first inning of Friday’s series opener against Central Michigan University at Ralph McKenzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park. Brouwer pitched six innings, giving up an earned run and two walks while striking out four batters. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Baseball
Gregorio’s ninth inning error costs Huskies home opening win
Huskies fall to Cardinals in first MAC loss
President Donald Trump talks to reporters while visiting the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Monday. The cutting of multiple programs such as the Institute of Museum and Library Services is detrimental to the U.S. (Pool via AP)
The cutting of IMLS is detrimental to the U.S.

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  • Tech Tacos:How to R-ticulate Data Insights session at 5 p.m. in the Founders Memorial Library. Are you a tech enthusiast looking to improve your game while enjoying delicious tacos? If so, Tech Tacos meetup is for you!
 

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March18

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  • Chris Fink, author, editor and professor: Chris Fink, director of creative writing at Beloit College and editor of the Beloit Fiction Journal, will speak at 6 p.m. in 211 Reavis Hall. A nature and environmental writer, he is the author of “Forage Like a Bear”, a collection of very short essays, and two collections of short fiction, “Farmer’s Almanac”, and “Add This to the List of Things That You Are”.
 
Zelina Azul poses onstage during the Drag Show. The first drag show of 2025 was held at 7 p.m. Thursday and saw over 200 attendees. (Northern Star File Photo)
Entertainment
CAB Drag Show serves fierceness to NIU

In the Holmes Student Center’s Duke Ellington Ballroom, the applause, cheers and excitement were deafening as queens served...

Playboi Carti releases ‘MUSIC’ album after five-year wait
Huskies drop fourth conference match in loss to Buffalo
NIU faculty and staff voice salary concerns at Board of Trustees meeting
NIU launches AI digital marketing course
SCHAEFER: Three takeaways from women’s tennis’ strong start
NIU removes DEI language from its website
Classic rock, mysterious dreams this weekend
Cartoon: Marine band
Look Both Ways: Use of breaks
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Banners of various competitive and non-competitive games hang from the ceiling of the Esports Arena. The NIU Esports team suffered a crushing defeat in Overwatch against Western Michigan University. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Sports
NIU Esports suffers crushing defeat against Western Michigan
By Alex Lockwood, Lifestyle Writer

NIU’s Overwatch varsity team faced off against Western Michigan University at 7 p.m. Tuesday, which marked their ninth match as part of the...

Scouts for the Seattle Seahawks, Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns talk amongst each other after watching former linebacker Jaden Dolphin’s 4.78 second 40-yard dash. NFL scouts both ran the drills and watched during NIU’s Pro Day on Monday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Sports
Gallery: 2025 NFL Draft aspirants show off at Pro Day
NIU football players celebrate after a participant knocks down a tackling dummy during the Field of Dreams event Tuesday morning at Huskie Stadium. The event was hosted by the Beautiful Lives Organization, which creates custom events to promote inclusion for children and adults with mental and physical disabilities. (Skyler Kisellus | Northern Star)
Sports
NIU, Beautiful Lives Project team up for football field day
NIU men's golf senior Felix Krammer completes his follow through at a tournament in the Fall 2024 season. The Huskies finished the Arizona Thunderbirds Intercollegiate in 12th place on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Sports
Men’s golf finishes 12th at Thunderbirds Intercollegiate
Junior gymnast Kiera O’Shea performs on floor exercise during the fourth rotation of the Huskies’ dual meet against Mid-American Conference foe Eastern Michigan University on Feb. 2 inside the Convocation Center in DeKalb. On Tuesday, O'Shea was named to the Mid-American Conference First Team. (Sofia Howell | Northern Star)
Sports
O’Shea earns All-MAC First Team honors on vault

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▸ More Coverage:  Football  |  Volleyball  |  Men's Soccer  |  Women's Soccer

 
An image shows the mugshot of Jonathan Hurst in 2020. Hurst’s counsel filed a motion for a new trial that will be heard at his sentencing hearing on Thursday morning. (DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office)
News
Jonathan Hurst files for new trial following double murder conviction
By Naomi Kelly, News Reporter

DeKALB- A man convicted of the murders of two Sycamore residents has filed a motion for a new trial after being found guilty of the murders earlier...

Members of the DeKalb City Council sit at the city council meeting on Sept. 23, 2024. The city council discussed the installation of new electric vehicle chargers at their meeting on Monday. (Northern Star file photo)
News
City makes progress on electric vehicle friendliness
NIU Forensics Parliamentarian Debate teams stand proudly after being declared state champions. From left to right; Aleah Janae, Nathan Gonzalez, Damian Rocha, Ethan Montanez. (Photo Courtesy of Brenna Bretzinger)
Campus
NIU Forensics wins state debate championship
An NIU Police car sits parked on Feb. 26 in front of Barsema Hall. Crimes such as unlawful possession of a firearm and vehicle theft were reported in the February crime log. (Northern Star File Photo)
News
NIU crime log, February 2025
Senator Trevor Ivy discusses issues that prevented SGA’s Supreme Court from meeting. Chief Justice Max Jarmula spoke to the senate about communication and scheduling problems at the SGA’s meeting on March 7. (Austin Lamb | Northern Star)
News
SGA passes bill to prevent removed senators from running in future sessions

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A woman stands and looks at a movie poster. Assistant Opinion Editor Sofia Didenko argues that movie and TV show posters have a way of transcending their original purpose of marketing a movie. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)
Opinion
Movie posters should be appreciated more
By Sofia Didenko, Assistant Opinion Editor

Walking into a college dorm room or bedroom, you might notice a woman with a short black bob, lying on a bed, legs casually crossed in the air....

A cartoon depicts students in various programs such as engineering and law. The Northern Star Editorial Board believes that NIU should better advertise their specialized programs. (Nicholas Rojas | Northern Star)
Opinion
NIU’s programs deserve a bigger spotlight
Brandion Morris, a first-year dance major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What did you most look forward to over spring break. (Northern Star Graphic)
Opinion
Street Interviews: Spring break
A cartoon depicts a munchkin cat. Opinion Columnist Ethan Ernst argues that breeding munchkin cats should be illegal because of the genetic disorder that munchkin cats have. (Kaylee Rutherford | Northern Star)
Opinion
Breeding munchkin cats is unethical
A graphic depicts a dog, a cat, a rabbit, a bird and a fish. What type of animal is the best to have as a pet? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)
Opinion
Poll: What type of animal is best to have as a pet?

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▸ More Coverage:  Columinists  |  Editorials  |  Letters to the Editor

 
A Pokémon trainer and his Lucario avoid an attack from a Pyroar. "Pokémon Legends: Z-A" will be released in late 2025 and will feature a brand-new battle style. (The Pokémon Company under Fair Use)
Lifestyle
‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A’ introduces real-time battle mechanics
By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer

Azure skies shine as a joyous chorus of people and Pokémon fill the streets of a sprawling cityscape. Old and new faces are coming together...

A graphic depicts a person stressed, a stress meter, jumbled thoughts and a brain. Opinion Editor Emily Beebe argues that being moderately stressed is good, as long as it doesn't get out of control. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)
Opinion
Being stressed is good, within limits
The Islamic Center of DeKalb sits at 801 Normal Road and serves the local Muslim community by providing a place of worship. From Feb. 28 to March 29 Muslims all over the world observe the holy month Ramadan. (Northern Star Media)
Lifestyle
Ramadan: How and why it’s observed
"The Trend" logo sits in front of a purple background. Episode 31 of this pop-culture podcast focuses on the harmful aspects of child stars on social media. (Northern Star Graphic)
Lifestyle
TikTok influencer child exploitation needs to end | ‘The Trend’ Episode 31
Five of Daredevil's helmets in various colors sit in a row. Episodes for "Daredevil: Born Again" will be released every Tuesday and will feature characters such as Kingpin, Bullseye and White Tiger. (Marvel Entertainment under Fair Use)
Lifestyle
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ takes hero to darker places

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