DeKALB — In most places, corn is just a side dish. In DeKalb, it’s the star of a three-day festival that draws thousands of people to the heart of the city every August.  Held Friday through Sunday, residents from across the Midwest filled closed-off...

Student involvement at NIU wasn't the same for the last year and a half due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a result, many student organizations saw a decrease in membership.  There were about 332 organizations registered to Huskie Link before April...

DeKALB – Transitioning to on-campus life can be difficult, especially for those who have never lived on their own before. College offers many different living options for those on campus, giving current and future students the ability to choose a living...

DeKALB — Nightlife in DeKalb on paper might seem lackluster, however, with anything from sports bars, movie theaters and karaoke nights, it's safe to say that there is more than what meets the eye when it comes to spending a night out in “Barb City.”  Take...

Dear Readers, Welcome back to campus! After over a year of being apart, we have finally reached the juncture of returning to a sense of normalcy. For new and returning students, faculty and readers, welcome to the Northern Star. We are the student-run...

DeKALB — Getting around an unfamiliar place can prove to be a daunting task, with DeKalb and NIU being no different. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or new to the area, knowing how to get around and understanding where things are located is crucial...

DeKALB — Coming to DeKalb for the first time and navigating dining options offered by the university and establishments located around campus can be overwhelming. While DeKalb has a small-town feel, the city has lots to offer for incoming students of...

Hey Huskies, I want to give all students a fresh warm welcome to NIU to new and transfer students. It’s not easy coming back to school after COVID-19 nearly put all our lives on pause. As a fellow transfer student, it definitely wasn’t a smooth...

DeKALB — If there’s anything that’s been certain about the world since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that nothing is for certain. It’s a fact those who closely have followed sports for the past year and a half, like us at the Northern...

DeKALB – Faculty members, students and staff are represented in various governing bodies at NIU when it comes to decision-making such as maintaining a budget for student organizations, developing policies for the university and more.  These governing...