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Kayaking couple ride along the river at sunset
Outdoor Adventures to host Kayak Pool Workshop
Northern Star Staff • March 5, 2021
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DeKalb resident establishing small business selling crochet tops
March 5, 2021
Frances McDormand, left, and director Chloe Zhao on the set of "Nomadland." Associated Press
2021 Golden Globes recap
March 4, 2021
Tea, coffee and energy drinks contain varying levels of caffeine, a stimulant that triggers mental alertness.
Center for Commuter Assistance to host virtual coffee hour
March 3, 2021
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DeKalb community members cross a foot bridge Monday over the Lagoon.
NIU resumes campus gatherings, sets guidelines
March 5, 2021
Four students tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday.
4 additional students test positive for COVID-19
March 5, 2021
Virtual resume Q&A
Virtual resume Q&A
March 5, 2021
Student kayaks Monday past a fountain in the Lagoon.
Outdoor Adventures to host kayaking workshop
March 4, 2021
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Sophomore guard Trendon Hankerson surveys the floor Feb. 1 during NIU
Huskies end season with win
Jarrett Huff, Sports Editor • March 5, 2021
The Headliners podcast: Tiger Woods, NBA All-Stars, LeBron vs Zlatan, NBA nerds and more!
The Headliners podcast: Tiger Woods, NBA All-Stars, LeBron vs Zlatan, NBA nerds and more!
March 4, 2021
Junior runner Ashley Tutt approaches the finish line to take first place Sept. 11 at the Huskie Challenge.
Track & Field claims first ever MAC Indoor title
March 3, 2021
NIU senior Lauren Ingle tees off Oct. 9. during an intra-squad round at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois.
Huskies finishes fourth at Kiawah Classic
March 3, 2021
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NIU students make most of experience despite pandemic
NIU students make most of experience despite pandemic
Mikayla Magdziarz, Columnist • March 4, 2021
With the transition to in-person learning on the horizon, continuing to provide virtual classes will make learning more accessible for students.
Editorial: continue virtual learning after pandemic
March 2, 2021
man is on phone in the dark with multiple screens repeating the scene (courtesy of Getty Images)
Social media too consuming
February 26, 2021
"Bubble Boy" by Jalen Smith
GUEST COLUMN: Being a Black student and rapper at NIU
February 26, 2021
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Trending Stories
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Village Commons Bookstore, 901 Lucinda Ave., has sold items ranging from general school supplies to Huskie themed Christmas decorations and mugs since its opening in 1970. 

Village Commons Bookstore to close after 51 years

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Harbor Freight Tools plans to bring 30 jobs to DeKalb

Harbor Freight Tools plans to bring 30 jobs to DeKalb

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Alyssa Noonen and Matt Zamudio.

GoFundMe pages set up for alumni injured in apartment fire

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The Mobil gas station, 930 N. Annie Glidden Road, is closed off at all entry points Monday afternoon.

Mobil gas station closed off due to snow-covered canopy

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Snow being cleared from sidewalks near the Central Quad sculpture Dec. 30.

Winter storm warning in effect for DeKalb County