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Terror in the Timbers presents the Trail of Terror.
3 local haunted houses full of scares
Madelaine Vikse , Assistant Lifestyle Editor • October 25, 2021
Greek community around campus actively involved during all home football games through fall 2021. Greek life helped students and families celebrate ahead of the victory for NIU in the game against Eastern Michigan game on Saturday Oct 2.
Greek life sees 25% increase since 2020
October 24, 2021
NIU Esports holding tryouts for varsity teams
Alpha Kappa Delta Phi and eSports to host charity Mario Kart tournament for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 24, 2021
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Lifestyle's weekly Spotify playlist #26
October 24, 2021
Vector banner for festival horror movie. Illustration with old film projector and a severed hand in a puddle of blood. Scary cinema. Horror film night. Can be used for ad, flyer, web design, tickets.
Lifestyle's Halloween film picks
October 23, 2021
Columnist Ally Formeller lists her favorite books to read during fall.
Top 5 books to read this fall
October 22, 2021
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News
SGA had their meeting Sunday in the Capitol Room of the Holmes Student Center.
Newly recognized weightlifting club hopes to make varsity
October 25, 2021
3 additional COVID-19 cases.
3 additional students test positive for COVID-19
October 25, 2021
Weekly events
Weekly events: Week of Oct. 25
October 25, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.
DeKalb County reports 48.34% vaccination rate
October 22, 2021
COVID-19 signs posted in the Holmes Student Center.
1 additional employee tests positive for COVID-19
October 22, 2021
Every ten years, the U.S. House of Representatives along with State held office lines are redrawn to reflect the changing demographics of the the country.
Redistricting 2020: The redrawing of political boundaries
October 22, 2021
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Sports
Freshman kicker Kanon Woodill kicks a field goal against CMU on Oct. 23. Woodill, starting in his first career game on short notice, went three-for-three and made the game winning field goal with NIUs 39-38 win.
COLUMN: Meet Kanon Woodill, NIU's new hero
James Krause, Sports Editor • October 25, 2021
Head coach Ray Gooden coaches his team from the sidelines during a match on Sept. 18 at Victor E. Court. Gooden has coached at NIU for 20 years.
Gooden reflects on 20 years at NIU
October 25, 2021
Halftime at the NIU Convocation Center Dec. 18, in DeKalb.
NIU Convocation Center welcoming fans back
October 25, 2021
Freshman midfielder/forward Edith Delgado defends a Toledo player during NIUs match on Sept 23.
Women's soccer falls to Cardinals
October 24, 2021
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Opinion
A person holding a sign, advocating for reproductive rights.
Repeal the Illinois Parental Notice of Abortion Act
Brionna Belcher, Opinion Editor • October 25, 2021
A Reality Bytes Film Festival poster.
That Time I... worked for the Reality Bytes Film Festival
October 22, 2021
Music streaming from a cellphone.
Release of Aaliyah's music calls for a re-imagining of her legacy
October 21, 2021
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden leaves after speaking during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Las Vegas, in this Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, file photo. The Northern Star Editorial Board believes his former employer, ESPN, repeatedly failed to recognize the severity of his hate speech and were too quick to move on from discussing it.
Editorial: Sports media falls short covering systemic issues
October 20, 2021
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Every ten years, the U.S. House of Representatives along with State held office lines are redrawn to reflect the changing demographics of the the country.

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El Jimador, 260 E Lincoln Highway, will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the day of the fundraiser.

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DeKalb mayor Cohen Barnes at the Aug. 23 City Council meeting.

City Council to consider annual property tax levy

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Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi looks for an open man during NIUs game on Oct. 23 against Central Michigan. Lombardi threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns.

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Chicago-style deep dish pizza in a cast Iron skillets.

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The event will be hosted by State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore and other organizations.

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NIU loses money in student revenue, mandatory waivers

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