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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

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Lifestyle
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Lifestyle's weekly Spotify playlist #31
Lifestyle staff • December 5, 2021
Clipper in a Christmas hat on top.
Christmas movies to look forward to this season
December 4, 2021
Smartphone home screen with multiple app icons on display.
3 essential apps NIU students should have on their phones
December 4, 2021
The billboard at the entrance of the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb displays Happy Holidays.
Egyptian Theatre to host Christmas themed light show
December 3, 2021
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion logo.
The importance of 'Neon Genesis Evangelion'
December 3, 2021
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What I’m watching this weekend: Madelaine Vikse
December 2, 2021
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News
Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12
Weekly events: Week of Dec. 6
December 5, 2021
Kelly Bauer, breaking news editor at Block Club Chicago, garnered national attention by cracking the vaccine scandal in March 2021 at Loretto Hospital in Chicago.
Northern Star alumna snags prestigious journalism award
December 3, 2021
Gas prices in Illinois.
Week of Nov. 30 gas update: Prices increase 2 cents per gallon
December 1, 2021
DeKalb Sycamore Area Transportation Study is updating its 2019 Active Transportation Plan. DeKalb County is working on another path connecting the health department going next to the community gardens along Dresser Road by the fire department.
Updated active transportation plan adds connector paths
December 1, 2021
Snow covers the East Lagoon as more colder temperatures are expected this week.
Weather update for week of Dec. 1-5
November 30, 2021
Roderick Robinson, candidate for the NIU chief of police position, wants students to have a relationship with the police department and develop trust.
C.P.D. veteran highlights building trust in open forum
November 30, 2021
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Weekly Print Edition
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Sports
Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi winds up to throw a pass in NIUs 41-23 victory over Kent State in the MAC Championship Game on Dec. 4 in Detroit. (Wes Sanderson | Northern Star)
NIU heading to Orlando to play in Cure Bowl
Northern Star Staff • December 5, 2021
Head mens basketball coach Rashon Burno coaches on his team during a practice at the Convocation Center. Burno became the Huskies head coach in March, joining from Arizona State University.
Men's basketball routed in Dayton
December 4, 2021
Junior guard Chelby Koker possesses the ball during an exhibition on Oct. 29 against Benedictine University at the Convocation Center. Koker scored
Koker's scoring can't carry NIU past Panthers
December 4, 2021
Junior guard Chelby Koker (right) dribbles past a defender in NIUs exhibition game against Benedictine on Oct. 29.
Huskies go down to Leathernecks
December 4, 2021
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Opinion
The entrance to the Zoo Lights at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. Attending the Zoo Lights is Opinion Editor Brionna Belchers most recent holiday tradition.
How I celebrate Christmas without religion
Brionna Belcher, Opinion Editor • December 3, 2021
Finals week doesnt have to be stressful. The Northern Star staff offers our advice to students who feel apprehensive about this upcoming week.
Fill in the blank: My advice for finals week is...
December 3, 2021
Snow begins to melt around the East Lagoon.
Make the most of winter break
December 2, 2021
Headshot of lifestyle editor, Jacob Baker.
Lifestyle editor's goodbye
December 1, 2021
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Trending Stories
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Weekly horoscopes: Dec. 1 – Dec. 7

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The Huddle Restaurant located at 817 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb has closed

The Huddle closes after 11 years

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John Vinson was named the final candidate in NIUs search for a permanent Chief of Police. Vinson currently serves as the director of strategic planning and accredidation at Indiana University and served as the Chief of Police at the University of Washington from 2009 to 2016.

Indiana University director named final NIU Police Chief candidate

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Freshman quarterback Ethan Hampton rushes in the first half of NIUs 42-21 loss to Western Michigan on Nov. 23. Hampton passed for only 23 yards in his first collegiate start, filling in for an injured junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi.

Huskies lose to Broncos without starting passer

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NIU Chief of Police candidate John Vinson was the Chief of Police at the University of Washington during a time that saw the department the subject of an external investigation. The department is also facing a civil suit alleging a culture of racism during and after Vinsons departure in 2019. (Cliff DesPeaux & Jordan Pickett | The Daily)

Police Chief candidate’s former department subject of external investigation

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Red flag warning: NIU Foundation invests nearly $7 million in fossil fuels

‘Red flag warning’: NIU Foundation invests nearly $7 million in fossil fuels

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Chicago Police Commander Roderick Robinson was named the second of three NIU Chief of Police finalists.

Chicago Police Commander named second police chief finalist

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The scene pre-game on the United Center court.

Pippen doesn’t understand Jordan’s legacy

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Redshirt junior linebacker Dillon Thomas celebrates after a 34-26 win for NIU over Bowling Green Oct. 16 at Huskie Stadium.

Huskies head to Detroit for title game

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