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Saba raps to the song "head.rap" in a hallway in a music video for Saba's and No ID's collab album "From The Private Collection of Saba and No ID." "From The Private Collection of Saba and No ID" might be album of the year as it did not disappoint. (Saba Pivot under Fair Use)
Lifestyle
Saba delivers early AOTY candidate with No ID collab album
Poll: What restaurant would you add on campus
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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March4

Tuesday

  • 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

Tuesday

  • 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”.
 
A graphic depicts NIU gymnastics junior Kiera O'Shea as Huskie of the Week. O'Shea finished fourth all-around at the Mid-American Conferences on Saturday and earned a spot in the NCAA Regional Tournament on Monday. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)
Gymnastics
Huskie of the Week: O’Shea shines at MAC Championship, qualifies for NCAA tournament

NIU gymnastics junior Kiera O’Shea earned this week’s Huskie of the Week award after finishing in fourth place all-around...

SGA passes bills to improve transparency with judicial branch
Mayoral candidates discuss issues at candidate forum
Huskies sweep singles for win over Broncos
Huskies take sixth place in MAC Championship
Huskies’ bats go cold in doubleheader sweep against Central Michigan University
Men’s tennis falls to Toledo on the road, loses fifth-straight conference matchup
Softball leaves doubleheader against Miami winless, drops third straight
Spring Pops concert receives massive turnout
Softball stunned by Miami in Oxford
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NIU wrestling redshirt junior Blake West takes down Southern Illinois University Edwardsville freshman Drew Davis as the Huskies defeated SIUE by a score of 19-12 on Feb. 22. West, along with redshirt sophomore Landen Johnson, were eliminated from the NCAA Wrestling Championship on Friday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Sports
Huskie duo comes up short in NCAA Tourney
By James Bennett, Sports Reporter

NIU wrestling competed in the NCAA tournament with two wrestlers taking the mat Thursday and Friday in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NIU redshirt...

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)
Sports
Gregorio’s ninth inning error costs Huskies home opening win
NIU women’s tennis freshman Theodora Kousiou crouches down to prepare to return the ball during her match against Valparaiso University sophomore Lillian Kelly on Feb. 14. Kousiou earned one of the Huskies’ 2 points in their 5-2 loss against Ball State University on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Sports
Huskies fall to Cardinals in first MAC loss
NIU men’s tennis sophomore James Theriault prepares to receive the ball at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships ending on Oct. 27, 2024. The Huskies dropped their match against the University at Buffalo by a score of 5-2 on Thursday. (Ashley Huss | Western Michigan University Athletics)
Sports
Huskies drop fourth conference match in loss to Buffalo
NIU women’s tennis senior Maria Dzemeshkevich rushes the ball at the net during her singles match against Valparaiso University junior Moira Silva on Feb. 15. Assistant Sports Editor Kalin Schaefer breaks down her three takeaways from NIU women’s tennis’ 14-3 start to the season. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Sports
SCHAEFER: Three takeaways from women’s tennis’ strong start

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

 
An acrylic painting on canvas, “Magic Object #1,”by Douglas Binder displays a voodoo doll from the “Phantasmagraphica: The Early Psychedelic Work of Douglas Binder” exhibit. There were two versions of this piece, one being a drawing named “1st version,” and then the painting which had slight similarities and differences but resulting in the same theme. (Sofia Howell | Northern Star)
News
Gallery: The Mysterious Dream Suite at the NIU Art Museum
By Sofia Howell, Photojournalist

The Board of Trustees sits at their meeting on Thursday morning. Members of the AFSCME Local 1890 Union gave public comments expressing frustration with their wages, setting the stage for upcoming contract negotiations. (Naomi Kelly | Northern Star)
News
NIU faculty and staff voice salary concerns at Board of Trustees meeting
An image shows the mugshot of Jonathan Hurst in 2020. On Thursday, Hurst was sentenced to life plus 30 years in prison for the 2016 killing of Patricia and Robert Wilson. (DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office)
News
Jonathan Hurst sentenced to life plus 30 years in prison
A businesswoman gives a presentation on AI. NIU launched a new artificial intelligence digital marketing course intended to help students entering the digital marketing field without pursuing a full degree. (Getty Images)
Campus
NIU launches AI digital marketing course
President Donald Trump stands in the presidential box as he tours the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, Monday, March 17, 2025. (Pool via AP)
News
NIU removes DEI language from its website

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A cartoon depicts a crab playing the drums, a humpback whale singing and an octopus playing guitar. The cartoon is based on humpback whales singing more because food has become more abundant. (Georgie Fortuna | Northern Star)
Opinion
Cartoon: Marine band
By Georgie Fortuna, Cartoonist

The word "Work" and a person relaxing sit beneath the words “Look Both Ways” and above the topic of the week. Should breaks be used to catch up on work or to relax? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)
Opinion
Look Both Ways: Use of breaks
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
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

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

 
Groups of students eat at Neptune Dining Hall for the 70s Dinner. Neptune Dining Hall hosted a 70s themed dinner on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Northern Star | Sofia Howell)
Lifestyle
Gallery: Neptune Hall hosts 1970s themed dinner
By Sofia Howell, Photojournalist

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
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)
Lifestyle
CAB Drag Show serves fierceness to NIU
The words “I AM MUSIC” sit in front of a white background. Playboi Carti left fans and critics polarized with his newest album “MUSIC." (Playboi Carti under Fair Use)
Lifestyle
Playboi Carti releases ‘MUSIC’ album after five-year wait
Jonathan Shelby sits behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This Weekend Writeup features events such as an art exhibition and a performance by the Kishwaukee Symphony. (Jenny Javkhlantugs| Northern Star)
Lifestyle
Classic rock, mysterious dreams this weekend

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