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A creek flows into the East Lagoon divided by a bridge where water meets the frozen lagoon surface. Winter can be a stressful time, but it's important to find ways to de-stress and cope with negative emotions. (Northern Star File Photo)
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Tips to fight the winter blues
Hobbies for the new year: Bullet journaling
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Dec.7

Saturday

  • CSA Steelband Fall Concert: Beginning at 5 p.m., there will be a CSA Steelband Fall Concert in the Recital Hall at the Music Building. The event is hosted by the CVPA External Programs and Community School of the Arts.
 

Dec.8

Sunday

  • Stress Less: Hosted by NIU Libraries, students can visit the first floor of the Founders Memorial Library and participate in relaxing activities to take a break from studying. The event will be open beginning at 8 a.m. and will be open until Wednesday.
 
A graphic depicts a police shield, police officers, people decorating a Christmas tree and the Target logo under the words “Heroes and Helpers.” The DeKalb Target and the DeKalb Police are teaming up to host the Heroes and Helpers event. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
City
DeKalb Police and Target hosts “Heroes and Helpers” event

DeKALB- On Sunday, the DeKalb Police Benevolent & Protective Association (PB & PA) and DeKalb Target are hosting this...

Interim position open for Students Legal Assistance
Street Interviews: Holiday gifts
Penguin Players show what it means to be a hero
The alcohol question
NIU football to face Fresno State in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Women’s basketball hounded by Mizzou in SEC matchup
Slow start cripples Huskies as they fall to Northern Iowa
Wrestling meets mixed results in Cougar Clash
Three Huskies finish first at Blue-Gold Invite
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NIU senior safety Nate Valcarcel (9) assists senior linebacker Jaden Dolphin (26) in a tackle during the 117th Homecoming game against University of Toledo on Oct. 19 at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Valcarcel and seven other Huskies received all-conference honors from the Mid-American Conference on Thursday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Sports
8 NIU football players earn All-MAC honors
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter

DeKALB – After finishing the regular season with a winning record for the first time since 2021, eight NIU football players received all-conference...

NIU gymnastics interim head coach Dawnita Teague speaks with an NIU gymnast at the Convocation Center. Teague has coached at NIU since 2007 and now fills the empty position left by Sam Morreale's retirement on Sept. 26. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)
Sports
Dawnita Teague brings energy and experience to NIU gymnastics
NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock (left) hypes up his players before they run onto the field for a game against the University at Buffalo on Sept. 21 at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Hammock added 19 freshmen and two transfers to NIU’s 2025 signing class on the first day of the NCAA’s early signing period Wednesday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Sports
NIU inks 18 freshmen, 2 transfers on National Signing Day
Senior guard James Dent Jr. (14) shoots a fade-away jumper against Benedictine University on Tuesday at the Convocation Center. Dent is averaging 13.6 points per game as NIU men's basketball stands at 3-6 on the season. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Sports
SEGRETI: New stars can’t overcome men’s basketball’s struggles
Sophomore guard Kailon Nicholls (5) cuts around Benedictine University junior guard Brandon McCoy (1) and charges towards the basket on Tuesday at the Convocation Center. Nicholls finished with a career-high 14 points as NIU men's basketball defeated Benedictine 89-70 on Tuesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Sports
Men’s basketball cruises past Benedictine, ends losing streak

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

 
Lori York, a K9 Police Officer at the NIU Police department, pets Izzy who is her K9 dog. York spoke to the Northern Star about her role as an NIU Police Officer and K9 handler. (Courtesy of Darren Mitchell)
News
Lori York K9 officer profile
By Joseph Ndu, News Reporter

DEKALB – Lori York, officer at NIU, spoke with the Northern Star about her job as K9 officer and her experiences. Question: What’s your...

William Martin, assistant professor of biology, asks a question to John Acardo, senior associate vice president and chief human resources officer, Laurie Elish-Piper, executive vice president and provost, and George Middlemist, chief financial officer, during the University Council’s meeting Wednesday. Acardo, Middlemist and Elish-Piper gave a joint presentation about NIU's deficit and mitigation strategies to members of University Council. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
News
University Council holds last meeting of fall 2024 semester Wednesday
Ashley Johnson, SGA's chief of staff, stands behind a podium and addresses the crowd during the state of the SGA address held at noon Wednesday in the Sandburg Auditorium located in the Holmes Student Center. During the event, Johnson introduced each speaker before they gave their addresses. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
News
SGA holds annual State of the SGA Address
The Ellwood House Museum, located at 420 Linden Place, sits on a Tuesday afternoon. The Ellwood House is opening Ellcourt during the holiday season, with self-guided tours occurring Wednesday through Sunday along with Monday through Dec. 15. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
News
Ellwood House Museum celebrates the holidays with decor
An NIU Police car sits parked on Feb. 26 in front of Barsema Hall. Crimes such as stalking and hazing were reported in November 2024 on NIU's campus. (Northern Star File Photo)
News
NIU crime log, November 2024

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President-elect Donald Trump's appointed "border czar" Tom Homan speaks to state troopers Nov. 26. Opinion Editor Lucy Atkinson believes Homan is among Trump's selections for White House officials which are a cause of concern. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Opinion
Trump’s White House selections prophesize disaster
By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor

One month past the election, President-elect Donald Trump has moved swiftly with his presidential Cabinet and White House official selections....

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attend a ceremony of honoring fallen soldiers in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday. Brian Paul Kaess calls on NIU not to forget Ukraine in an Express Yourself opinion piece. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
Opinion
Express Yourself: Don’t forget about Ukraine!
The Valles Marineris canyon system runs along the Martian equator. Opinion Columnist Ethan Ernst believes ambitions to colonize Mars, like Elon Musk’s goals, may be dangerous and far-fetched. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
Opinion
Martian colonists would need more than rockets
An analog clock in 12-hour time and a digital clock in military time sit beneath the words “Look Both Ways” and the topic of the week. Is telling time in two 12-hour periods or one 24-hour period more inconvenient? (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)
Opinion
Look Both Ways: 12-hour versus 24-hour clocks
A protester holds a sign that reads “Abortion saves lives” following the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Opinion Columnist Lalita Rai emphasizes the need to continue discussing the importance of bodily autonomy, especially as President-elect Donald Trump approaches office. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
Opinion
Giving birth must be a choice

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Cast members pose on stage after each member was introduced in a large dance performance. The elf began the Holiday Dreams Cirque by walking through the crowd and interacting with audience members before entering the stage and inviting his friends to join him. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
Gallery: Holiday Dreams Cirque lights up Convocation Center
By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist

A vertical, columnar statue reads “DeKalb” with the circular penny emblem at its top. Which iconic small town spot in DeKalb gives you the most feels? (Sofia Didenko | Northern Star)
Opinion
Poll: Which iconic small town DeKalb symbol is your favorite?
Kendrick Lamar rests against a car on the album cover for "GNX." This release is Lamar's sixth studio album. (Dave Free via AP)
Lifestyle
Kendrick Lamar exceeds expectations with GNX album
Assistant Lifestyle Editor Jonathan Shelby stand behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This weekend, check out some holiday themed events in DeKalb. (Northern Star Graphic)
Lifestyle
Weekend Rundown: Holiday events to check out
Hot chocolate, marshmallows and whipped cream sit on a table in the library. The members of Gaming For All invited students to enjoy some hot cocoa and games Wednesday evening. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
‘Cozy Gaming Night’ serves cocoa and stress-free gaming

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