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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...

The NIU volleyball team huddles together between points during a match last fall. NIU volleyball released its 2025 schedule on June 9. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
Volleyball releases 2025 schedule
By Claire Valenti, Sports Reporter
A group of friends enjoy cocktails, reaching out for a cheers. Here are the top summer drink deals in DeKalb. (Getty Images)
DeKalb’s top summer drink deals
By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
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...

NIU golf tees off against conference foes, narrowly misses podium
By Edison Miller, Editor in Chief
Guns or our kids?
By Habiba Kamel, Opinion Columnist
America as viewed by the world
By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist

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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
Michael B. Erickson is pictured at DeKalb County Jail. He was arrested and charged with 21 counts of production of child pornography, disseminating child pornography and possession of child pornography on Monday. (DeKalb County Jail)
NIU student arrested on child pornography charges
By Mariestrella Corral, Assistant News Editor
The Hopkins Park pool is pictured while closed for construction. The DeKalb Park District authorized IHC Construction to begin major renovations for the pool this summer. (Northern Star File Photo)
DeKalb Park District approves new outdoor swimming facility at Hopkins Park
By Austin Lamb, News 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. (Northern Star File Photo)
NIU crime log, April 2025
By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor
NIU's University Council is pictured at its meeting on April 2. University Council discussed the reinstating of NIU international student visas by the Trump administration and updates regarding the proposed redesign of Normal Road at its meeting Wednesday. (Grace Kilbreath | Northern Star)
University council discusses student visas, construction at recent meeting
By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter
A road closed sign sits surrounded by snow. Work on the roundabout project at the Lucinda Avenue and Normal Road intersection will begin May 12. (Northern Star File Photo)
Normal Road roundabout project set to begin May 12
By Austin Lamb, News Editor
OPINION
A person in a suit holds a stack of money, with the Republican elephant and the Democratic donkey made of money sitting on top. Opinion Columnist Ethan Ernst believes that limits should be placed on political donations for election campaigns. (Getty Images)
Political campaigns should have limits on spending
By Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist
A person in a gradution robe and a calendar sit beneath the words "Look Both Ways" and above the topic of the day. Should people who graduate from high school take on a gap year? (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)
Look Both Ways: Gap years
By Kahlil Kambui and Emily Beebe
A pride flag is held high in the air during LA Pride in the Park festival at Los Angeles State Historic Park. Due to the ongoing attacks of Queer and Trans rights in America by the Trump administration Pride Month has become even more necessary. (AP Photo | Chris Pizzello)
The importance of Pride Month
By Kahlil Kambui, Opinion Editor
The Northern Star news team stands for a group photo in the Peters Campus Life Building. The spring 2025 News Editor Devin Oommen will be graduating May 10 with a bachelors in political science. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Goodbye student journalism, news editor signing out
By Devin Oommen, News Editor
Social Media Manager Tim Dodge poses in front of the Peters Campus Life Building on Tuesday afternoon. Dodge will be graduating May 10 with his bachelor's in journalism and has worked at the Northern Star for two years. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Social Media Manager Tim Dodge bids farewell
By Tim Dodge, Social Media Manager
A photo depicts the Harvard University logo. Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson argues that Harvard University's fight for the essence of higher education needs the support of colleges and universities nationwide. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Colleges and universities nationwide should support Harvard University in its fight for higher education
By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist
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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.

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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. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

NIU Crime log, May 2025

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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

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A group of friends enjoy cocktails, reaching out for a cheers. Here are the top summer drink deals in DeKalb. (Getty Images)

DeKalb's top summer drink deals

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Nine black and red signs depict age restrictions. Senior Opinion Columnist Emily Beebe believes adulthood should officially start at age 21 instead of 18. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

Adulthood should begin at 21

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