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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU gymnastics head coach Dawnita “Nita” Teague cheers as a gymnast completes her routine against Kent State University on Feb. 7. Teague was named the head coach of gymnastics on Tuesday after serving as the interim head coach during the 2025 season. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Teague takes NIU gymnastics head coach title
By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter

Dawnita “Nita” Teague was named head coach of the NIU gymnastics team Tuesday after serving as interim head coach through the 2025 season.  After...

A couple lovingly reads a book together in a library echoing Assistant Lifestyle Editor Rachael Swinson’s reflections on college love. (Getty Images)
Finding love in college
By Rachael Swinson, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
A campus police vehicle is pictured in an NIU parking lot. Crimes such as mob action and battery were reported in May's crime log. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)
NIU Crime log, May 2025
By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor
A mini felt graduation cap and diploma scroll rest on one side of a golden balance scale. According to a study using 2022 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics, Illinois has the fourth-lowest rate of student migration in the U.S. (Courtesy of Getty Images)
Illinois has the fourth-lowest rate of student migration in the U.S.
By Mariestrella Corral, Assistant News Editor

According to a study by the medical school admission consulting firm Inspira Advantage, Illinois has the fourth-lowest rate of student migration in the United States. Student migration is the movement of students who study outside of their state or country. The...

Guns or our kids?
By Habiba Kamel, Opinion Columnist

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A campus police vehicle is pictured in an NIU parking lot. Crimes such as mob action and battery were reported in May's crime log. (Northern Star File Photo)
NIU crime log, April 2025
By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor
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