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Freshman Theodora Kousiou tracks the tennis ball before hitting it with a forehand swing. NIU’s last match before the Mid-American Conference will be at Miami University on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Photo
Gallery: NIU’s Women’s Tennis snatches victory over University at Buffalo
NIU men’s basketball transfer portal tracker: Who’s left for Rashon Burno?
(From left to right) Senators Klister, Lavallias, Chigurupati, Deputy Speaker Gonzalez, Chairperson Monteleone and Senator Obabko are pictured at the Student Government Association’s Senate meeting on Friday. The Senate confirmed Nathan Gonzalez as the Speaker of the Senate for next year. (Austin Lamb | Northern Star)
SGA confirms new speaker of the senate

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April16

Wednesday

  • Time Capsule Opening:The Northern Star will reveal the contents of its time capsule, which has been sealed since April 2000, at 4 p.m. in the Peters Campus Life Building atrium
 

April24

Thursday

  • Spring Dance Concert: The 2024-2025 production season concludes with the annual Spring Dance Concert featuring the talented dancers of the School of Theatre and Dance performing a variety of styles of dance. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre, Stevens Building. $20, $18 seniors and staff, $12 non-NIU students, NIU students no charge with advanced ticket reservation
 

May3

Saturday

  • Proxima Centauri Alpha Balloon Launch: Proxima Centauri Alpha, a student organization that helps STEM students network with faculty researchers and provides research opportunities, will launch a weather balloon at Huskie Stadium at 10 a.m. Opening remarks will begin at about 9:20 a.m. The event is open to the public. It also counts as an honors student engagement activity.
 
Students attend a session for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage month. The session by Northwestern professor Tara Fickle explored gaming as a space for critical resistance instead of just escapist entertainment. (Pranav Kocherlakota | Northern Star)
Campus
Northwestern professor says video games can be a space for critical resistance

DeKALB – Gaming is used as a space to displace the labor of leveling up onto chinese and asian citizens, furthering racial stereotypes,...

Equitable univeristy funding act aims to update state allocations for universities
Cepicky hammers 2 grand slams as Huskies maul Wildcats in record-setting rout
Reality Bytes Film Festival kicks off with twist endings
Collegiate Tekken program breathes new life into NIU Esports
Noise, the not-so-silent danger among Gen Z
Stewart’s swings secure MAC Player of the Week
Reflect on snap judgments
DeKalb City Council approves $4 million contract to repave roads
Northern Star annual Treasure Hunt ends at Art Building
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NIU track and field then-senior Malia Watkins makes a turn on the track during the Cyclone Open last January. The Huskies had seven athletes place within the top-three at the Normal Invite on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Sports
Track and field produces multiple top-3 performances at Normal Invite
By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter

NIU track and field competed Saturday at the Normal Invite in Normal, Illinois, weeks after they picked up four first-place finishes at the Redbird...

NIU men's golf freshman Beau Petersen eyes down his shot on April 5 at the Kishwaukee Country Club in DeKalb. The Huskies finished in seventh place after competing in the Hawkeye Invitational, which wrapped up on Monday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Sports
Men’s golf finishes 7th at Hawkeye Invitational
A graphic depicts NIU softball senior middle infielder/outfielder Jenna Turner as this week's Huskie of the Week recipient. Turner logged 5 runs in five innings against the University at Buffalo on Saturday, breaking NIU's record for runs in a single game. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)
Sports
Huskie of the Week: Turner sets single game run record
NIU women’s tennis junior Nataly Ninova tracks the ball during her singles match against the University at Buffalo on Sunday. Ninova now holds the record for most singles wins in a season, earning her 29th win against Bulls sophomore Julia Laspro. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Sports
Women’s tennis sets wins record, earns berth to MAC tournament
NIU baseball junior infielder Will Couchman leads off the base amid the Huskies 12-inning loss against Ohio University on April 5. The Huskies suffered their fourth-straight loss against Ball State University on Sunday in Muncie, Indiana. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Sports
‘We have to play better baseball:’ Baseball swept by Ball State University

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

 
The Illinois State Capitol is pictured on a clear day. NIU President Lisa Freeman, along with Gov. JB Pritzker and a large delegation of business, government and civic leaders, attended a trade mission in Mexico City from March 30 to April 2 to represent NIU economic interests and relations with Mexico. (Devin Oommen | Northern Star)
News
NIU President Lisa Freeman represents NIU at a trade mission in Mexico
By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter

DeKALB – NIU President Lisa Freeman, along with Gov. JB Pritzker and a large delegation of business, government and civic leaders, attended...

An NIU sign is pictured in the MLK Commons. Five international students had their visas revoked, according to NIU officials. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
News
5 NIU international student visas revoked, university officials confirm
A screenshot from an image obtained through a Freedom of Information Act Request shows what remained of 1024 W. Hillcrest Drive after a fire in the building late last year. Documents obtained through freedom of information act requests show the property owner was in the process of resolving fire code violations in the months leading up to the fire. (City of DeKalb)
News
Administrative delays, code violations persisted leading up to Tri-Frat fire
In this combination of file photos, President Donald Trump, left, and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, are seen at the Elysee Palace, Dec. 7, 2024 in Paris, and President Vladimir Putin, right, addresses a Technology Forum in Moscow, Russia, Feb. 21, 2025. NIU Political science professor Michael Clark talked about the event and presented similarities between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, left and center, Pavel Bednyakov, right, File)
News
NIU professor says US relations with Russia remain unclear
Alpha Sigma Phi tuggers wait in a high hang while watching their caller. Tugs matches will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday with the final matches on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
News
Gallery: Phi Kappa Psi and Phi Sigma Kappa secure day one Tugs wins

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A photo depicts a shelf full of PlayStation games. Opinion Columnist Ethan Ernst argues that SAG-AFTRA is shady, especially when it comes to video game companies. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
Opinion
SAG-AFTRA is shadier than it looks
By Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist

For months, video games such as “Destiny 2” have lacked English voice acting for certain characters. Skins for characters in “League of...

A graphic depicts a princess representing Princess Jasmine, a princess representing Princess Aurora, a princess crown and a castle. Which Disney princess best represents your studying habits? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)
Opinion
Poll: Which Disney princess best represents your studying habits?
A photo depicts a woman using a vape. Opinion Columnist Gray Edelstein argues that vapes are becoming more marketed to children which is dangerous. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Opinion
Vaping is marketed toward kids
A photo depicts a bench outside of Patterson Residence Hall East on Sunday afternoon. Opinion Columnist Habiba Kamel argues that anti-homelessness architecture leaves the homeless community in unsafe situations. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)
Opinion
Anti-homelessness architecture harms the homeless community
A cartoon depicts a person standing by an empty pool searching for water. The Northern Star Editorial Board believes that Anderson Pool should be reopened. (Georgie Fortuna | Northern Star)
Opinion
Editorial: Anderson pool should be reopened

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

 
The trend logo sits in front of a purple background. Episode 35 of “The Trend” discusses Coachella 2025. (Northern Star Graphic)
Lifestyle
Coachella returns, falls off | ‘The Trend’ Episode 35
By Brynn Krug and Sarah Rose

In this episode of “The Trend,” Editor-in-Chief Brynn Krug and Managing Editor Sarah Rose discuss Coachella 2025 Weekend 1. The music...

A cartoon depicts a geese flying over the Holmes Student Center. The geese are aggressive and territorial so be alert on your way to class. (Georgie Fortuna | Northern Star)
Opinion
Cartoon: Geese takeover
Three different colored energy drinks sit next to each other. Some energy drinks can be very appealing but contain a high level of sugar and caffeine. (AP Newsroom)
Lifestyle
Energy drinks, appealing yet addictive
The seats of the Egyptian theatre remain empty as the stage curtains are drawn. The Reality Bytes Film Festival will have two showings on Tuesday and Wednesday and feature several student-made films. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
Reality Bytes brings student short films to DeKalb
Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This Weekend Writeup contains events such as a new art exhibit, uno game night, student ensemble recital and more. (Jenny Javkhlantugs | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
Closing concerts, algorithmic art exhibits this weekend

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