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Presidential nominees former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris speak at separate campaign events Nov. 4 in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. The Northern Star Editorial Board encourages Donald Trump and his supporters to accept their victory with grace and respect. (Evan Vucci, Jacquelyn Martin/ AP Photo | Northern Star Graphic)
Editorials
Editorial: Move into new presidency with grace
NIU wrestling looks to reach new heights in 2024-25 campaign
Party watchers sit and eat food inside at a Democrat Election Party at 1020 Sharon Drive. The majority of the people at the party were of a middle-aged demographic. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
NIU and DeKalb community host election watch parties

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  • New Music Festival: Concert #1: From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building, the School of Music will host a festival to celebrate 20th and 21st century musicians. While the event is free for NIU students, tickets must be reserved ahead of the event.
 
The Huskie Closet offers free second-hand clothes to the NIU community. Located in the Chick Evans Field House, Room 102, it is open from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. (Northern Star File Photo)
DeKalb Scene
Huskie Closet provides free, sustainable clothes for students

For affordable clothing, NIU students don’t have to go far. The Huskie Closet is a student-led project that offers free second-hand...

Huskies stamped by Broncos in 3 sets
Third parties deserve more voice in US
Polls close for the 2024 general election
Rainy morning depicts morning voting scene in DeKalb
Behind Enemy Bylines: Western Michigan
Kraft Heinz opening will be delayed two years
Men’s basketball routed in season opener
Ninova and Dimitriev share Huskie of the Week Award
McAlister’s Deli officially opened its doors Monday
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Sophomore guard Shannon Blacher (12) and junior forward Reagan Barkema (23) chest bump in celebration after Barkema's three-pointer tied the game at 55-55 against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns on Monday. The Huskies overcame the Ragin' Cajuns 57-55 in their home and season opener. (Katie Follmer | Northern Star)
Sports
Huskies snatch late-game comeback victory over Louisiana in home opener
By Edison Miller, Assistant Sports Editor

DeKALB – NIU women’s basketball (1-0) left its home opener victorious after defeating the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin’...

The NIU football team rushes onto the field before kickoff of the Huskies’ 25-23 loss to Ball State University on Oct. 26 at Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana. NIU is 4-4, 1-3 MAC, with four games left in the 2024 regular season. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Sports
Huskies head to Kalamazoo for midweek MACtion
Junior Nataly Ninova returns the ball during her doubles match against Marquette University on the second day of the Huskie Invitational. Ninova was undefeated during her singles matches Friday and Saturday as well as with her doubles partner senior Erika Dimitriev. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Sports
Gallery: Women’s tennis dominates at Huskie Invitational
Freshman Irmak Budak (left) and junior Jenna Horne (right) high five after earning the point against Lewis University. NIU women's tennis won 29 of 32 matches at the NIU Huskie Invitational from Friday to Sunday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Sports
Women’s tennis shines at NIU Huskie Invitational
Alpha Sigma Alpha's tug team stands in a hang on Nov. 8, 2023. Alpha Sigma Alpha will face off against Alpha Phi on Wednesday as the NIU Panhellenic Council hosts the first day of women's tugs for 2024. (Northern Star File Photo)
Sports
Women’s tugs begins Wednesday

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

 
A husky walks alongside the Barsema Alumni and Visitor’s Center. As the general elections is still underway, it is a reminder that it is still not too late for students to vote. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)
News
Election Day in DeKalb: Afternoon scene
By Ryan Day, Assistant Video Editor

What issue is most important in this election? Voters reflect on what political issue is most important for them to consider when casting...

A vehicle is seen in front of the Westminster church with “vote here” signage taped to the side of it. With today being the presidential election, residents are finding resourceful ways to get others to vote. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)
News
Election Day in DeKalb: Morning scene
Police lights flash behind caution tape that says "Police line do not cross." At 12:40 a.m., Saturday, DeKalb Police responded to a stabbing that occurred in the 800 block of Greenbrier Road. (Northern Star File Photo)
News
Stabbing occurred at 800 block of Greenbrier Road on Saturday
Senators Onyenum Udoh (from left), Eddie Guerrero, Paul Samsonek and Clerk Cameron Sawyer sit at a table during the SGA meeting Friday. In a vote of 9-0-2, SGA passed Bill SB56008 which allows senators to speak to the press. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
News
SGA passes bill to allow senators to speak to press
A graphic depicts Illinois, papers with the letters “A” and “B” on them, money and a computer screen that says “Exam passed.” The Illinois General Assembly approved a $10 million program that would provide public university students in Illinois with free test prep and licensure classes. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
News
Illinois General Assembly approves $10 million free test prep program

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Alessandra Alvizo, a first-year law student, responds to a street interviews prompt. What are your stress levels at right now, and how do you manage that stress? (Northern Star Grahic)
Opinion
Street Interviews: Managing stress
By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor

It’s mid-semester, graduation and finals are fast approaching, and today we elect our nation’s president for the next four years. It’s...

A young child watches as Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris speaks Monday at a campaign event in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Opinion Editor Lucy Atkinson pleads for voters to think of America’s future generations and cast a vote for Harris this election. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Opinion
Vote for Harris, vote for the future
First-time voters hold up signs that clarify their status as first-time voters during an event Oct. 29 in College Park, Georgia. Editor-in-Chief Olivia Zapf recognizes the chaotic rush of information voters have faced this election season, encouraging first-time voters to listen to their own hearts on Tuesday and be unafraid to cast a vote. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Opinion
Musings of a first-time voter
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris claps her hands and smiles while speaking Sunday at a rally on the Michigan State University Campus. Opinion Columnist Sofia Didenko hopes voters will remember Donald Trump’s attacks on Harris’ initiative are clearly misplaced with a better understanding of the vice president’s role in the White House. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Opinion
Educate yourself on the vice presidency
The silhouettes of four U.S. electors and a graph meant to represent the popular vote are separated by a versus symbol beneath the words "Look Both Ways" and the topic of the week. Is the Electoral College or popular vote the better system? (Jackson Shields | Northern Star)
Opinion
Look Both Ways: Electoral College versus popular vote

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

 
An Owala and Stanley water bottle sit next to each other. These popular water bottles each have their pros and cons. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
Water bottles go head to head: Stanley vs Owala
By Yari Tapia, Lifestyle Writer

Trends come and go in the blink of an eye, but something that hasn’t changed is the need for hydration – and the desire for the coolest water...

The word "Vote" is surrounded by various symbols representing issues important to the American public this presidential election. With just a few days until the election, which issue is most important to your vote? (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)
Opinion
Poll: Which issue is most important to you this election?
Shadow the Hedgehog speeds through "Act 1" of the Kingdom Valley zone. "Sonic X Shadow Generations" was released last month featuring stories around Sonic the Hedgehog and Shadow the Hedgehog. (SEGA under Fair Use)
Lifestyle
‘Sonic X Shadow Generations,’ a perfect representation of two icons
A sign for “Machinal” is adorned with flowers and small stones. This play tells the true story of a woman sentenced to execution via the electric chair. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
‘Machinal,’ a physical performance of mental instability
Jonathan Shelby stands dressed as Coach Prime. This weekend, check out the Farewell to Alebrijes event at the Founders Memorial Library. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
Weekend Rundown: Dark dramas and more this weekend

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