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NIU women's basketball graduate student forward Brooke Stonebraker (34) boxes out a University of Iowa defender in pursuit of a rebound. Stonebraker had 5 points Saturday in the Huskies' 74-60 loss to Bowling Green State University. (Joseph Segreti | Northern Star)
Sports
Womens Basketball falls to Bowling Green, sparking five-game losing streak
Men’s tennis earns first win against Indianapolis
A group of adults play pickleball during the "In the Kitchen" community event which took place Tuesday. Opinion Columnist Ethan Ernst believes more emphasis should be placed on people living a healthy lifestyle in order to avoid contracting conditions such as cancer or heart disease versus treating these conditions once they occur. (Jesus Aranguren | AP Photo)
Society should advocate more for healthier lifestyles

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Jan.15

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  • Winter Wonderland:Reindeer, ice skating, and hot cocoa? Oh my! 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the MLK Commons
 

Feb.1

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  • Deadline: Last day to apply for Spring 2025 graduation via self-service in MyNIU.
 

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  • Spring 2025 All-Majors Internship and Job Fair: An opportunity for students, alumni and community members to connect with employers for internships, and full-time, part-time and student employment positions. Our All-Majors Internship and Job Fair is open to undergraduates, graduating seniors, graduate students, alumni and non-NIU candidates. Our fair is free for all candidates to attend. Reservations are not required. Parking is also free or you may take the 2R or 2L bus line.
 
NIU men's basketball sophomore gaurd Kailon Nicholls drives toward the hoop while fending off a Central Michigan University defender. The Huskies fell to Central Michigan by a score of 71-66, sparking a five-game losing streak. (Erin Barker | Northern Star)
Men's Basketball
Shorthanded Huskies lose fifth straight conference game

DeKALB – Injury riddled NIU basketball (4-13, 0-5 MAC) dropped a close home matchup to Central Michigan University (8-9, 2-3...

Track and field tallies 11 top 5 finishes at Bill Bergan Open
Women’s tennis dominates Lindenwood and Saint Louis
Gymnastics finishes third in EMU quad-meet
Wrestling falls to Central Michigan after hot start
Men’s tennis swept by Purdue in first meet of the spring season
Teenager arrested in connection with armed robbery
What kind of grades did NIU students receive in the last academic school year?
Looking inside NIU’s membership agreement with Mountain West
New year, new collection of games
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Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren talks to media during an NFL football news conference at Halas Hall on Jan 7. Sports Editor Edison Miller takes a look at the top Bears coaching candidates this offseason. (Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo)
Sports
MILLER: Top Chicago Bears coaching candidates this offseason
By Edison Miller, Sports Editor

Looking back at the 2024-25 NFL season, the Chicago Bears had quite an underwhelming season.  With some people believing the Bears could...

NIU women's basketball junior guard Alecia Doyle (22) dribbles the ball, confronting a Miami University RedHawk defender while NIU graduate forward Brooke Stonebraker (34) and NIU graduate guard Chelby Koker (10) prepare for a pass. The Huskies suffered a 73-52 loss to the RedHawks Wednesday at the Convocation Center. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
Sports
Women’s basketball suffers fourth straight loss to Miami
NIU sophomore guard Quentin Jones (1) drives past Miami Universirty sophomore guard Evan Ipsaro (2) during the Huskies’ 84-69 loss to the RedHawks on Tuesday night inside the Convocation Center in DeKalb. Jones led the game with 21 points, crossing the 20-point threshold for the sixth time this season. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Sports
Injury-riddled Huskies fall at home to MAC-leading RedHawks
Redshirt sophomore Tommy Curran attempts to break loose from Purdue redshirt sophomore Isaac Ruble on the mat. Curran scored only three points in the 149-pound match, losing by major decision, 14-3. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Sports
Gallery: Wrestling clashes against ranked Purdue
NIU then-junior left fielder CJ Cepicky (39) listens to the third base coach talk game strategy before the top of the eighth inning starts against the University of Illinois Chicago on April 24. NIU baseball released its 2025 season schedule on Dec 18. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Sports
Baseball unveils 2025 schedule

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

 
An image shows an envelope with a hook through it in front of a laptop. Hundreds of emails were compromised during NIU’s fall 2024 finals week. (Just_Super via Getty Images)
News
Hundreds of emails compromised during fall ‘24 finals week
By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter

DeKALB - Hundreds of email accounts were compromised during the week of finals, leading to students receiving a flood of emails aiming to discover...

A photo shows Chief of NIU Police Darren Mitchell. Mitchell will retire on Jan. 31 after 25 years of service. (Northern Star File Photo)
News
NIU police chief announces retirement after 25 years of service
An image shows a college graduate holding a piggy bank. On Friday, NIU students received an email notification that MAP grant amounts would be reduced by 8%. (skodonnell via Getty Images)
News
MAP grant disbursement decreases for Spring 2025
An image shows the state of a collapsed 1024 W. Hillcrest Dr. apartment building. The building caught fire on Dec. 22 and is set to be demolished. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
News
Christmas week fire forces NIU students and residents to relocate
A graphic shows the Illinois state seal, an image depicting a member of a gym, a mobile drivers license and a payscale. Nearly 300 new laws went into effect at the start of 2025. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
News
New laws taking effect in Illinois and what students think of them

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A cartoon depicts paw prints, blue gloves, a hat and a red scarf that says "Welcome back Huskies" laying in the snow. Have a great start to the semester, Huskies! (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)
Opinion
Cartoon: A snowy start to the semester
By Daniela Barajas, Cartoonist

Gilbert Hall sits in front of Gilbert Drive on Wednesday afternoon. Which NIU residence hall is the best one to live in? (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Opinion
Poll: Which residence hall is the best to live in?
Fireworks and a party hat sit beneath the words “Look Both Ways” and above the topic of the week. Are creating New Year's resolutions pointless or not pointless? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)
Opinion
Look Both Ways: New Year’s resolutions
Christina Fiedler, a junior rehabilitation and disability services major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What are you most looking forward to this semester? (Northern Star Graphic)
Opinion
Street Interviews: What are you most looking forward to this semester?
Christmas lights, a ladder and a table with sparkling apple cider and a cup are shown on top of Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson’s roof in Anchorage, Alaska. As part of her New Year’s Resolutions, Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson wants to work on her anxiety regarding unexpectedly losing loved ones. (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)
Opinion
Taming anxiety during the new year

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▸ More Coverage:  Columinists  |  Editorials  |  Letters to the Editor

 
NIU’s Observatory’s telescope sits pointed at the moon. The Observatory owns a 14-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope which is over 25 years old. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
In Pictures: NIU’s Observatory opening to the public
By Ethan Rodriguez, Photo Editor

The Haribo Commons is located in Barsema Hall. Even though business majors spend most of their time in Barsema Hall, anyone can study there. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Opinion
Best study spots at NIU
Lifestyle Editor Jonathan Shelby stands in front of the camera with his arms open. This Weekend Writeup features campfire events and art gallery debuts. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
Ghastly tours and campfire events
Olive the reindeer stands next to a festively decorated sleigh. CAB Winter Wonderland was rescheduled for Jan. 15 and had events such as a reindeer petting zoo and ice-skating rink. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
CAB’s Winter Wonderland returns with reindeer
A person writes down their many New Year’s resolutions on a chalkboard. New Year resolutions are hard to maintain, so here are some tips to help you keep up with them. (Getty Images)
Lifestyle
Tips to maintain your New Years resolutions

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