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Near a tree, a hand holds the stem of a red maple leaf. Students can admire the beauty of campus as leaves slowly begin to change colors. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)
Cartoons
Cartoon: The rise and fall of students
Tie-dye for Latino Heritage Month
Freshman outside hitter Ava Grevengoed (3) spikes over the net into Northwestern University's blockers on Wednesday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Grevengoed led NIU volleyball in kills with 10 as the Huskies were defeated in three sets by Northwestern on Wednesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Volleyball suffers first sweep of 2024 at Northwestern

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A group of students gather at the STEM/IT Fair hosted in the Duke Ellington Ballroom on Wednesday. The IT/STEM Fair provides students in those fields the opportunity to connect with potential employers. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Campus
NIU hosts STEM/IT Fair

DeKALB – NIU held its STEM/IT fair for the various students pursuing majors in these fields. The IT/STEM Fair provided the opportunity...

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COLUMN: Notre Dame, NC State among NIU rooting interests in Week 4
Ethan Pesavento aims to increase Student Government Association outreach efforts
DeKalb city council violated Open Meetings Act at Feb. 26 meeting
Burning Cicada Festival welcomes DeKalb community
COLUMN: Men’s soccer has a long way to go
McLaughlin earns MAC Offensive Player of Week
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Sophomore goalkeeper Atahan Arslan kicks the ball away from the net on Monday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. Arslan had 2 saves in a 1-0 victory for men's soccer over Mercyhurst University. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
Sports
Men’s soccer snaps losing streak with win over Mercyhurst
By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor

DeKALB – NIU men’s soccer (2-5, 0-1 MVC) snapped a four-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory over Mercyhurst University (3-4) – the...

A graphic shows junior forward Kelsi McLaughlin as Huskie of the Week. McLaughlin scored the Huskies’ only goal in a 1-0 victory over Illinois State University on Thursday. McLaughlin also scored NIU’s first goal in its 2-1 victory over Valparaiso University on Sunday. (Eddie Miller I Northern Star)
Sports
McLaughlin scores first career Huskie of the Week award
Junior forward Amber Best (right) is congratulated by the NIU women’s soccer team on the sidelines after her goal in the second period. NIU women's soccer defeated Valparaiso University 2-1 on Sunday to win its sixth game of the season. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Sports
Women’s soccer defeats Valparaiso, wins 3rd straight
NIU redshirt junior defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard (0) celebrates after the NIU defense forced the University of Notre Dame to punt in the third quarter of the Sept. 7 game at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. NIU held Notre Dame to just 123 rushing yards and intercepted senior quarterback Riley Leonard twice in the game. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Sports
NIU jumps to No. 23 in AP Top 25
Freshman outside hitter Emma McCartney winds up for a serve on Aug. 30 against Western Illinois University. NIU volleyball defeated Stony Brook University in four sets to claim its second win of the season. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Sports
Volleyball takes down Stony Brook for 2nd win of 2024

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

 
Daniela Olivares, a senior sports management major, holds a Mexican flag while walking with a group of students during the Latino Heritage Parade. There will be many Latino Heritage Month events including a Latino Dinner on Oct. 2 at Patterson Dining. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
News
IN PICTURES: Parade and El Grito kick off Latino Heritage Month
By Marco Alvarez, Photojournalist

The sculpture "The Tribesmen, The Hero, and The Light" sits outside the Stevens Building on a sunny Friday afternoon. The sculpture was finished in September. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)
News
Stevens Building unveils new sculpture
A group of students march on Normal Road while holding flags. In honor of Latino Heritage Month, the Latino Resource Center hosted their kick off parade at 4 p.m. on Monday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
News
Latino Resource Center hosts kickoff parade for Latino Heritage Month
Aidan O’Brien, SGA student trustee, stands by the podium and speaks at Friday’s SGA senate meeting. O’Brien gave an update about NIU’s finances and enrollment numbers. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)
News
SGA approves new deputy speaker
Baba's Steak and Lemonade, located at 1015 W. Lincoln Hwy, sits on a sunny day. Baba's opened on Aug. 5 and is known for cheesesteaks and lemonade. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)
News
Business spotlight: Baba's Steak and Lemonade

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Students wave Latin American flags during the Latino Resource Center’s parade for Latino Heritage Month on Monday. How are you celebrating Latino Heritage Month this year? (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
Opinion
Poll: How are you celebrating National Latino Heritage Month?
By Santiago Montañez Bertoletti, Opinion Columnist

On September 15, the Latino Resource Center will begin to celebrate Latino Heritage Month, hosting several events about how Latin culture has...

A Huskie holds a bone in its mouth that reads “Notre Dame” in front of a larger stack of bones. NIU’s status as an underdog makes spectacular wins like the victory over Notre Dame more meaningful. (Jayce Weir | Northern Star)
Opinion
Editorial: NIU's underdog status is prideworthy
Cash and a credit card are separated by a “versus” symbol beneath the words “Look Both Ways” and the topic of the week: Should society go cashless? Credit cards may be much more environmentally friendly, but cash has greater security against cybercrimes. (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)
Opinion
Look Both Ways: Should society go cashless?
A figure stares at their closet while a thought bubble over their head reads: “What am I supposed to WEAR?” Clothing is often unfairly labeled as too childish or too elderly. (Jayce Weir| Northern Star)
Opinion
Don't just 'dress your age,' dress for you
Maya Al Massad responds to a street interviews prompt. In honor of the late actor, what was your favorite thing about James Earl Jones? (Northern Star Graphic)
Opinion
Street Interviews: James Earl Jones

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A large reflective sheet lays on the ground, creating waves on the two nearby walls due to the crafted tarnish on a quarter of the sheet. The art gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
New exhibit plays with light, color
By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer

As you take your first step inside, light and color surround you. Your eyes open wide to take it all in.  These are but some of the feelings...

A self-love heart floats above the palm of a hand as hearts float down toward another pair of open hands, which are about to grasp a letter. From the love of her great-grandmother, Tootsie, Editor-in-Chief Olivia Zapf has learned to push through life with care for herself and others. (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)
Opinion
The most important skill: loving yourself, others
One Helldiver poses closer to the camera while three other Helldivers celebrate in the background. Arrowhead Game Studios has slowly started to earn back player favor. (Sony Under Fair Use)
Lifestyle
'Helldivers 2' fans optimistic for update
Bailey, a 6-year-old mixed breed dog, sits on the floor. Bailey is available for adoption at Tails Humane Society. (Courtesy of Tails Humane Society)
Lifestyle
Tails' Pet of the Week: Bailey
Finance major Natalie Tananal (from left), biochem major Gabriel Chanthalagsy, alumni Robin Diamzon, and psychology major Nathaniel Nguyen are seen on stage performing. Boba Haus performs a fusion of hip-hop, Rock, R&B, and Indie Rock. (Brooke Schliephake | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
Boba is in the Haus

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