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Sophomore defender Luka Vasic (4) clears the ball from the net. NIU lost 1-2 against #14 Western Michigan on Saturday, making them 2-10 overall and 0-4 in the Missouri Valley Conference. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Men's Soccer
Gallery: Huskies face undefeated Western Michigan
Seasonal drinks, the best fall flavors in DeKalb
Matt Streb, chief of staff to NIU President Lisa Freeman and NIU political science professor, stands behind a podium and addresses the members of the DeKalb City Council. The sale of the property where the Greek Life Center will be built is set to close on Oct. 21. (Devin Oommen | Northern Star)
NIU Foundation moves closer to closing sale for Greek Life Center

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  • Huskies Go Green: Native Planting: Campus Environmental Sustainability will host an event to garden native plants in between Grant and Stevenson Towers residence halls from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
 
A graphic shows a "Spooky October vibes" playlist. Here are some spooky and fall themed songs to listen to during the month of October. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)
Entertainment
Spooky songs, fall favorites for October

A mix of spooky tunes and fall melodies, here are some songs to get you in the mood for the October season. Lucy’s picks ...

117th Homecoming kicks off Monday at MLK Commons
Skyler Gill-Howard bags Huskie of the Week
The world needs climate action immediately
Street Interviews: Dining halls
Skyler Gill-Howard named MAC Co-Defensive Player of the Week
'Dragon Ball: DAIMA' blows away all expectations
DeKalb violent crime rate down, but still thrice national rate
SGA approves new director of DEI
International policies should influence your vote
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NIU senior defensive tackle Cade Haberman (51) celebrates after tackling Bowling Green senior running back Jaison Patterson (28). The Huskies defense held Bowling Green scoreless for the final 54 minutes of the game. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Sports
Gallery: Huskies prevail over Bowling Green
By Tim Dodge, Photo Editor

NIU freshman forward Alyssa Stephenson (12) attempts a shot that gets blocked by Central Michigan University junior defender Gabriella Sapia (20). The Huskies are currently 0-3-3 in the MAC after tying with the University of Akron 2-2 on Sunday. (Northern Star File Photo)
Sports
Huskies fail to record conference win after tying with Akron
NIU redshirt freshman quarterback Josh Holst (15) rushes past Bowling Green State University senior cornerback Jacorey Benjamin (7) en route to the end zone for a 22-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of NIU’s 17-7 upset of Bowling Green at Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, Ohio. Holst’s rushing touchdown was the first of his collegiate career. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Sports
Shorthanded Huskies earn first MAC win at Bowling Green
NIU sophomore forward Sam Divis approaches the Western Michigan University Broncos' goalie box after speeding past a Western Michigan defender Saturday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex in DeKalb. Divis scored the Huskies' lone goal as NIU lost to Western Michigan 2-1. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Sports
Huskies fall to Western Michigan in narrow defeat
Freshman setter Ella Strausberger (2) and freshman middle blocker Rylea Alvin (8) attempt to block an attack from the Ohio University Bobcats on Friday at Victor E. Court. Strausberger had a season-high 40 assists as NIU volleyball was swept by the Bobcats. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
Sports
Huskies mauled by Bobcats in 3 sets

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

 
Reise Speller, a senior electrical engineering major, writes a message to put on the “What would you say to someone who is struggling” message board next to the NIU letters in MLK Commons. The Send Silence Packing event organized by Active Minds consisted of resources to show people are not alone in their struggles. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
News
Send Silence Packing event remembers lives lost to suicide
By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter

DeKALB – Active Minds, a nonprofit organization in partnership with Aetna Health Insurance and in collaboration with Counseling and Consultation...

The sun sets over Williston Hall providing an orange glow. Orientation and First Year Programs is currently hiring for orientation leaders for the 2025-2026 academic year. (Northern Star File Photo)
News
Spotlight: Orientation and First Year Programs
NIU President Lisa Freeman sits at a table and talks during the University Council meeting Wednesday. Freeman expressed her gratitude for the $40 million donation that was given to NIU by the Baustert Family Foundation. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)
News
NIU's Division of Information Technology to kick off new project
Lincoln Hall sits nearby Patterson Residence Halls and the Recreation Center. NIU received a $40 million donation from the Baustert family that will go toward the project to tear down Lincoln Hall and turn the building into the Baustert Bahwell Health Technology Center. (Northern Star File Photo)
News
NIU receives $40 million donation for Health Technology Center
Matthew McConnell (from left), a second-year graduate student in higher education and student affairs, Jasmin Kenzie, an NIU alum, Sydney Thompson, an NIU alum and Nesean Smith, a senior business management major, stand near the Victor E. Huskie statue at the 2023 Homecoming Block Party after they were announced as Homecoming royalty. NIU's 2024 Homecoming events will take place from Oct. 13 through Oct. 20. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)
News
NIU's 117th homecoming aims to bring community together

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Dracula sucks from a pouch of blood between two other students while his professor says, "Mr. Dracula, what did we say about drinking in class??" No matter how hard or frustrating instructions for midterms are, always remember to stay hydrated. And always drink water, unless you are Dracula. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)
Opinion
Cartoon: Midterm sucks
By Daniela Barajas, Cartoonist

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is tackled in a NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Assistant Opinion Editor Jackson Shields believes the NFL's prioritization of style over safety traps its athletes in a dangerous lifestyle that mimics the Roman gladiators. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Opinion
The NFL wants gladiators
A wildfire blazes Saturday near Arnegard, North Dakota. The increasing rate of wildfires is a steady warning signal that we need swift climate action. (Arnegard Fire Protection District via AP)
Opinion
Wildfires are warning flags, not just tragedies
A medical professional consults a patient while arrows point to cartoons of a heart, medicine and a thermometer. Opinion Columnist Sofia Didenko encourages students to get a checkup in order to prevent the spread of sickness come this winter season. (Jackson Shields | Northern Star)
Opinion
Get a checkup this sniffly season
A teal ribbon, the ribbon for sexual assault, floats in the faint light of a prison cell. Juvenile detention facilities in Illinois and across the U.S. have recently received disturbing allegations of sexual assault, and the result lawsuits deserve the public’s attention. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)
Opinion
Editorial: Illinois failed its juvenile inmates

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

 
Three windows outside of the Holmes Student Center are painted with different designs at the “Paint the Windows” event. This week marks NIU’s 117th Homecoming where there will be various events all week around campus and DeKalb. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
Gallery: Homecoming Paint the Windows Event
By Sam Dion, Photojournalist

The front of a local Wingstop plastered with invitations to try their wings. Which Wingstop flavor is the best? (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
Opinion
Poll: Battle of the wings
Jonathan Shelby, assistant lifestyle editor, stands in front of a bench. This weekend, NIU student organizations will be given the chance to paint the windows of the Holmes Student Center. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
Weekend Rundown: Kickstart fall with a festival and concert
A graphic shows five-cheese queso. This quick and easy queso recipe comes together in five minutes. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
5-minute quick and easy queso
The NIU Jazz Orchestra bows to the crowd after their last song, “Ms. Garvey, Ms. Garvey” composed by Jason Marshall. The NIU Jazz Orchestra is led by Director and Professor of Jazz Studies Roosevelt Griffin III. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
NIU School of Music jazzes up a storm

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