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Chappell Roan performs during the second weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Oct. 13 at Zilker Metropolitan Park in Austin, Texas. Roan has faced controversy for cancelling her shows at the last minute. (Photo by Laura Roberts/Invision/AP)
Entertainment
Chappell Roan's rise and fall from the spolight
Gallery: 117th Homecoming football game against Toledo
Crash and Eddie, two orange and white tabby cats that live with Opinion Columnist Ethan Ernst's family, sit together near a doorway. Ernst credits Crash and Eddie with teaching him empathy toward other living creatures. (Ethan Ernst | Northern Star)
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A group of NIU students paint canvases at the Night at Holmes: Homecoming Edition event which occurred Thursday. Night at Holmes was one of the many events that occurred throughout Homecoming Week. (Joseph Ndu | Northern Star)
Campus
Night at Holmes and Smores N' More events closed out Homecoming Week

DeKALB – The Campus Activities Board hosted its Night at Holmes: Homecoming Edition event, which was just one of many events...

SGA confirms new director of Public Affairs
Shooting near NIU Convocation Center occurred Sunday
Eastern European students need connection opportunities
Don't let in people who knock on dorms
Men’s soccer falls late to Evansville, loses 6th straight
NIU succumbs to Toledo in low-scoring 117th Homecoming Game
Huskies halted in horrendous Homecoming
NIU Athletics celebrates 2024 Hall of Fame inductees
Huskies muzzled by Chippewas in 3 sets
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Sophomore forward Tyra King (5) dribbles around an Eastern Michigan University defender on Friday at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. NIU women's soccer defeated EMU 2-1 for its second conference win of the season. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
Sports
Huskies ground Eagles for 2nd MAC win
By Andy Inboden, Sports Reporter

NIU women's soccer (8-4-4, 2-3-3 MAC) clinched a crucial 2-1 victory against Eastern Michigan University (5-6-4, 1-3-4) in a thrilling Mid-American...

NIU runners from left, senior Emma Vorpagel, freshman Rachel Dietrich, sophomore Morgan Gioia and senior Olivia Southby run on Sept. 6 at the 5k North 40 course. NIU cross country finished in eighth place on Friday at the Bradley Pink Classic. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Sports
Cross country takes 8th at Bradley Pink Classic
Freshman outside hitter Ava Grevengoed prepares to spike the ball into Kent State University territory. With an attack rate of .256, Grevengoed was second on the team in kills on Thursday against Ohio University. (Northern Star File Photo)
Sports
Huskies fall to Eagles in 5 sets
The Huskies' defense returns to its sideline celebrating after redshirt junior defensive end Jalonnie Williams (11) recovered a fumble during the second quarter of NIU's 17-7 win against Bowling Green State University at Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, Ohio. The Huskies trailed 7-3 in the first quarter before scoring 14 unanswered to earn the road victory. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Sports
NIU gears up for Homecoming clash with Toledo
Senior defensive tackle Devonte O’Malley (8) (from left) carries an NIU flag, senior fullback Brock Lampe (49) carries an American flag and redshirt senior tight end Tristen Tewes (82) carries an Illinois flag while running across the end zone to lead the team on the field on Saturday before the game against Bowling Green State University. The Huskies will return Saturday to take on the University of Toledo in the 117th Homecoming game. (Northern Star File Photo)
Sports
KISELLUS: NIU-Toledo should add to Huskies’ rich Homecoming history

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

 
The clarinet section of the NIU Marching Band plays to the time marked by the drum major in front of their section at the Homecoming Block Party event Thursday. The marching band provided music for the entire parade and pep rally. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
News
NIU hosts annual Homecoming Block Party in downtown DeKalb
By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor

Correction: This piece was updated at 11:03 a.m. Friday to remove incorrect information regarding the DJ name. The DJ's name is not Swag...

The Union Pacific station between North Sixth and North Seventh Street's railroad crossings sits in desperate need for repair with its boarded up windows and holes through its brick walls. The City of DeKalb expects to hear by the end of the year as to whether or not they can move forward with their plan to bring a Metra train station to DeKalb. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
News
City expects update on possible DeKalb Metra extension by year's end
Andria Revolorio, a first-year psychology major, and Ellie Andries, a sophomore jazz studies major, pick up trash alongside the East Lagoon at the clean-up event Wednesday. The event was hosted from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
News
Clean Our Campus event hosted Wednesday at East Lagoon
Jose Plascencia, a junior finance major, sits behind a desk, while Jason Gorham, director of Business Consulting in the College of Business, places papers on the desk in the Experiential Learning Center located in Barsema Hall. The Experiential Learning Center provides students with real-world experience working with a company to solve real-world business issues. (Anna Wittenkeller | Northern Star)
News
Experiential Learning Center provides students real-world workforce experience
A graphic depicts the Braven logo, "UNIV 301," a sign that says "Enroll," two people talking, an outstretched hand and a resume. Enrollment in UNIV 301 has decreased since 2022. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
News
Enrollment in Braven class has decreased since 2022

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Three fantastical creatures, including the cartoonist’s recurring owl character, stand back to back in dark blue and red scene. Jayce Weir inspires some of their characters from personal Dungeons and Dragons games. (Jayce Weir | Northern Star)
Opinion
Cartoon: D&D Dreams
By Jayce Weir, Cartoonist

A letter that reads “Por los que no están con nosotros,” or in English “For those who are not with us,” floats over a path of footprints surrounded by 20 Latin American flags. As Latino Heritage Month comes to an end, Opinion Columnist Santiago Montañez emphasizes the need to both celebrate the cultural impact of Latin American communities in the U.S. and remember the sacrifices made by Latin American immigrants. (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)
Opinion
Por los que no están con nosotros
A couple of autumnal leaves and a branch carrying a bird sit beneath the words "Look Both Ways" and above the topic of the week. Is spring or fall semester best? (Jackson Shields | Northern Star)
Opinion
Look Both Ways: Spring versus fall semester
Five segments display different popular board games, including checkers, chess, Clue, the Game of Life and backgammon. What is your favorite classic board game? (Jackson Shields | Northern Star)
Opinion
Poll: What's the best classic board game?
A Huskie happily accepts a bulging bag of cash. The Northern Star Editorial Board would like to thank the Baustert Family Foundation for the $40 million donation toward building a Health and Technology Center at NIU. (Aidan Renteria | Northern Star)
Opinion
Editorial: The Northern Star expresses gratitude for Baustert Family Foundation

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A display shows various artworks of Huskies. The Huskie Homage art show was presented by Jubilee, located at 128 E. Lincoln Highway. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
Huskie Homage highlights local art for homecoming
By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor

NIU students and local artists alike came together to curate an art show in honor of the 117th Homecoming for the Huskies. Jubilee, a...

A cartoon imagining of a hurricane looks angrily at a worried Earth. Hurricanes Helene and Milton made landfall in Florida within only two weeks of each other, devastating the Southeastern United States. (Aidan Renteria | Northern Star)
Opinion
The world needs climate action immediately
Jonathan Shelby, assistant lifestyle editor, stands in front of the Northern Star's "failure to launch" poster. This weekend is the Homecoming football game, the Divine Nine Rep Yo Step competition and more. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
Weekend Rundown: Enjoy the weekend with Homecoming events
Students look at their screens as they play games during tournaments held at the NIU Esports Arena on Wednesday night. The games in the tournament included “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” and “EA Sports College Football 25.” (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
Game through the decades with NIU Esports
A sign in the Stevens Building advertises the "Macbeth" play. This is NIU School of Theatre and Dance’s second production of the fall 2024 season. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
Shakespeare classic ‘Macbeth’ coming to NIU

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