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Three fantastical creatures, including the cartoonist’s recurring owl character, stand back to back in dark blue and red scene. Jayce Weir inspires some of their characters from personal Dungeons and Dragons games. (Jayce Weir | Northern Star)
Cartoons
Cartoon: D&D Dreams
Learning to care about cats
Jose Plascencia, a junior finance major, sits behind a desk, while Jason Gorham, director of Business Consulting in the College of Business, places papers on the desk in the Experiential Learning Center located in Barsema Hall. The Experiential Learning Center provides students with real-world experience working with a company to solve real-world business issues. (Anna Wittenkeller | Northern Star)
Experiential Learning Center provides students real-world workforce experience

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The Huskies' defense returns to its sideline celebrating after redshirt junior defensive end Jalonnie Williams (11) recovered a fumble during the second quarter of NIU's 17-7 win against Bowling Green State University at Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, Ohio. The Huskies trailed 7-3 in the first quarter before scoring 14 unanswered to earn the road victory. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Football
NIU gears up for Homecoming clash with Toledo

DeKALB – The Mid-American Conference’s top scoring offense and top scoring defense face off on the gridiron Saturday as NIU...

KISELLUS: NIU-Toledo should add to Huskies’ rich Homecoming history
Clean Our Campus event hosted Wednesday at East Lagoon
Por los que no están con nosotros
Shakespeare classic ‘Macbeth’ coming to NIU
Look Both Ways: Spring versus fall semester
'Sound Garden’ brings harmony to homecoming
Enrollment in Braven class has decreased since 2022
Poll: What's the best classic board game?
COLUMN: The downfall of NIU women’s soccer
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Inductees of the 2022 NIU Athletics Hall of Fame class line the stage at the end of the ceremony on Oct. 7, 2022. NIU Athletics will host a public ceremony for the 2024 Hall of Fame class on Friday. (Northern Star File Photo)
Sports
NIU Athletics to host Hall of Fame ceremony
By Northern Star Sports Staff

NIU Athletics will host a public celebration of its 2024 Hall of Fame class on Friday in the Duke Ellington Ballroom at the Holmes Student Center. Among...

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)
Sports
Gallery: Huskies face undefeated Western Michigan
NIU redshirt junior defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard (0) celebrates after the NIU defense forced the University of Notre Dame to punt in the third quarter of the Sept. 7 game at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Sports Reporter Skyler Kisellus believes Gill-Howard is NIU football's most valuable defensive player at the halfway point of the 2024 season. (Northern Star File Photo)
Sports
COLUMN: NIU football midseason awards 2024
A graphic shows redshirt junior defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard as Huskie of the Week. Gill-Howard had a career-best 3 tackles for loss and 2 sacks in NIU football's 17-7 victory over Bowling Green State University on Saturday. (Eddie Miller | Northern Star)
Sports
Skyler Gill-Howard bags Huskie of the Week
NIU redshirt junior defensive tackle Skyler GIll-Howard (0) celebrates after tackling Bowling Green State University redshirt freshman quarterback Lucian Anderson III in the fourth quarter of the Huskies' 17-7 win against the Falcons at Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, Ohio. Gill-Howard was named Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career Monday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Sports
Skyler Gill-Howard named MAC Co-Defensive Player of the Week

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

 
Smoothie King workers stand behind the counter preparing smoothies. Located at 1015 W. Lincoln Highway, Smoothie King opened Monday. (Mariestrella Corral | Northern Star)
News
Smoothie King serves up smoothies to DeKalb community
By Mariestrella Corral, News Reporter

DeKALB – Smoothie King has officially opened its doors to the public, hoping to serve the DeKalb community a healthy snack in a cup. Located...

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)
News
NIU Foundation moves closer to closing sale for Greek Life Center
Victor E. Huskie, the Silverrettes and the Huskie Marching Band perform and dance at MLK Commons for the Second Annual Homecoming Kickoff event Monday. The marching band and Silverettes began their performance at noon. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
News
117th Homecoming kicks off Monday at MLK Commons
A graphic depicts an FBI police vest, a police badge, crime scene tape and a jail cell. 2023 FBI crime statistics show DeKalb is almost three times the national rate for violent crime. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
News
DeKalb violent crime rate down, but still thrice national rate
Aidan O'Brien, student trustee for the Student Government Association, stands behind a podium and talks. O'Brien provided an update about the new energy savings agreement the NIU Board of Trustees passed. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)
News
SGA approves new director of DEI

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A Huskie happily accepts a bulging bag of cash. The Northern Star Editorial Board would like to thank the Baustert Family Foundation for the $40 million donation toward building a Health and Technology Center at NIU. (Aidan Renteria | Northern Star)
Opinion
Editorial: The Northern Star expresses gratitude for Baustert Family Foundation
By The Northern Star Editorial Board

The Northern Star wants to thank the Baustert Family Foundation for their recent historic $40 million donation for the Health and Technology...

A cartoon imagining of a hurricane looks angrily at a worried Earth. Hurricanes Helene and Milton made landfall in Florida within only two weeks of each other, devastating the Southeastern United States. (Aidan Renteria | Northern Star)
Opinion
The world needs climate action immediately
Alli Simmons, a junior communication studies major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What’s your favorite meal at the dining halls, and what would you most like to see changed about the dining halls? (Northern Star Graphic)
Opinion
Street Interviews: Dining halls
Ukrainian soldiers honor fallen comrades from the Russo-Ukraine war Oct. 4. Opinion Columnist Santiago Montañez Bertoletti encourages American voters to consider each candidates’ goals for international policies, particularly concerning America’s role in international conflicts, this election. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
Opinion
International policies should influence your vote
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

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Three seasonal drinks from Cast Iron Coffee, 901 Lucinda Ave. Suite D, sit on a shelf. This October, there are lots of fall drink options around DeKalb. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
Seasonal drinks, the best fall flavors in DeKalb
By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer

Move over, pumpkin spice, there's new fall favorites for drinks and lattes this season: crisp apple and toasty almond. Enjoy a delicious mix...

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 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)
Lifestyle
Spooky songs, fall favorites for October
Son Goku stands confidently in Super Saiyan after successfully blocking an attack. "Dragon Ball: DAIMA" released this past Friday with astounding visuals and story elements. (Crunchyroll under Fair Use)
Lifestyle
'Dragon Ball: DAIMA' blows away all expectations
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

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