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Student-athletes partake in a march outside the Convocation Center on Oct. 10. Following the vandalism of the Center for Black Studies on Sept. 16, student-athletes rallied to the defense of the center and black students across campus.
How student-athletes found their voice following on-campus racism
James Krause, Senior Reporter • April 29, 2021
Redshirt senior catcher Jake Dunham (right) recieves a high-five after scoring a run in the second half of an April 3 doubleheader against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Ralph McKinzie Field.
Baseball swept in weekend series against Ball State
April 28, 2021
Women
Women's tennis splits weekend games after win over Buffalo
April 26, 2021
NIU senior Lauren Ingle tees off Oct. 9. during an intra-squad round at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois.
Women's golf finishes second at MAC Championship
April 25, 2021
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Woman plays guitar on video call.
Everyone should play instrument
Jack Baudoin, Columnist • April 30, 2021
Opinion editor Katie Barton sits for portrait photo.
Opinion editor says farewell
April 28, 2021
NIU President Dr. Lisa Freeman sits at desk April 19 in the Board of Trustees room during an interview with the Northern Star Editorial Board.
Editorial: Freeman's future NIU goals encouraging
April 28, 2021
Editor-in-chief Haley Galvin smiles for photo.
Time for goodbyes, EIC parts ways
April 28, 2021
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