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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

An NIU student was charged and arrested on 21 counts of child pornography on Monday, according to a press release by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s...

A graphic shows microplastics in water. Millions of tiny plastic fibers are consistently released into the ocean, posing a major threat to marine life, ecosystems and undeniably human health. (Getty Images)
Wear sustainably, prevent pollution
By Sofia Didenko, Lifestyle Editor
NIU baseball head coach Ryan Copeland speaks at an NIU Athletics press conference in the spring. Heading into Year 3 at the helm, Copeland sports and overall record of 42-66 as the Huskies' head coach. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)
NIU Baseball sees resurgence under Copeland’s leadership
By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter
A campus police vehicle is pictured in an NIU parking lot. Crimes such as aggravated assault and theft were reported in April's crime log. (Northern Star File Photo)
NIU crime log, April 2025
By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor
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
A woman reaches into a bowl of popcorn. Here are five movie recommendations to check out this summer. (Getty Images)
5 films to add to your summer watchlist
By Brynn Krug, Managing Editor

With the extra free time summer brings, you may be looking for some fantastic films to pass the more sweltering days indoors. Here are five films to add to your watchlist this summer. BOTTLE ROCKET As Wes Anderson’s directorial debut, “Bottle...

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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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
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
Steve Larson, a mechanical engineering instructor at NIU Rock Valley campus, listens to a presentation of a pressure switch design test rig at the senior design showcase. The 2025 Senior Design Showcase will take place May 2 at the Convocation Center. (Northern Star File Photo)
NIU to host engineering Senior Design Showcase Friday
By Austin Lamb and Devin Oommen
The visas of 5 NIU students have been reinstated after being revoked earlier this month. The reinstatements come after ICE announced last week that the agency would reverse the termination of legal status for international students across the U.S. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
BREAKING: 5 NIU student visas reinstated after being revoked
By Devin Oommen, News Editor
Bill Nicklas speaks at the city council meeting on March 25. The council renewed a school resource officer program with DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 at the meeting on Monday. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
DeKalb City Council renews school resource officer program, approves infrastructure contracts
By Gabriel Monk, News Reporter
OPINION
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
Liza DeWhite, a senior sociology major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What are your summer plans? (Northern Star Graphic)
Street Interviews: Summer break
By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor
A cartoon depicts President Donald Trump with a speech bubble that says "Not Fired" and an NIU flag behind him. The Northern Star Editorial Board believes that NIU changing their DEI language is a good move in order to not get flagged by the Trump administration. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)
Editorial: NIU’s removal of DEI language is a strategic shield against federal retaliation
By Northern Star Editorial Board
A graphic depicts a 25-minute timer, people sitting and talking, a hand holding a pencil and flashcards. What study technique is the best for finals? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)
Poll: Best way to study for finals?
By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor
TRENDING
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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

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A protester stands on Illinois Route 23 while holding a sign that says “FASCIST IMPEACH 47 NOW” and flips off a truck as it billows smoke from its exhaust pipe. The No Kings protest began just before noon and lasted until around 1:45 p.m. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Hundreds gather in DeKalb for No Kings anti-Trump protest

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A campus police vehicle is pictured in an NIU parking lot. Crimes such as aggravated assault and theft were reported in April's crime log. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU crime log, April 2025

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A graphic shows a collage of music albums in front of a blue and green colored background. This week’s Spotify playlist theme is songs by problematic artists. (Joey Trella | Northern Star)

Songs by well-known problematic artists

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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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