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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Student organizations march behind a “March of the Huskies” banner during the 2024 Homecoming celebration in downtown DeKalb. The event will return in 2025 at 6 p.m. on Thursday as part of NIU’s ongoing effort to make Homecoming welcoming for everyone. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU brings on Homecoming traditions, old and new

By Cayden Wells, Lifestyle Writer | September 29, 2025

NIU has the oldest college Homecoming in Illinois, a tradition that has evolved from a student versus alumni football game into a weeklong campus-wide celebration.  While some traditions have gone, NIU is reviving its Homecoming, blending new and...

NIU junior safety Jasper Beeler (22) intercepts a bobbled pass from San Diego State University junior quarterback Jayden Denegal during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. NIU suffered its third consecutive loss with a 6-3 defeat by the Aztecs. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Offense falls flat against San Diego State in 6-3 slugfest

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 27, 2025

DeKALB — Call it a rock fight. Call it a slog. Call it whatever you want. Just don’t call it pretty. In a football game where punts outnumbered points, NIU already had the distinction of being one of the nation’s worst offenses. Once San Diego...

NIU redshirt sophomore quarterback Josh Holst (15) throws a pass during the first quarter of the Huskies' home football game against San Diego State University on Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. The Huskies dropped their third-straight game in a 6-3 loss to the Aztecs. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Rapid Recap: NIU drops third straight in 6-3 loss to San Diego State

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 27, 2025

DeKALB – Adding another loss to increase its losing streak against the San Diego State University Aztecs (3-1), NIU football (1-3) produced its lowest scoring game since the 2010 season in a 6-3 loss at home.  FIRST HALF San Diego State won...

NIU redshirt junior cornerback Jacob Finley (3) wraps up College of the Holy Cross senior wide receiver Max Mosey (13) for a tackle in the fourth quarter of the Huskies’ season opener on Aug. 30 at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. NIU will host San Diego State University on Saturday in the seventh all-time meeting between the schools. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Home, sweet home: Football looks to rebound against San Diego State

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 25, 2025

DeKALB — On paper, NIU and San Diego State seem like polar opposite football teams. The Huskies are 1-2 after a blowout road loss to Mississippi State, while the Aztecs sit at 2-1 following a 34-0 home trouncing of previously-unbeaten California....

A girl looks at her phone in horror as she sees her personal online data is revealed to the government. The Northern Star Editorial Board believes that the government should not be the only one to moderate the internet. (Shea Witz | Northern Star)

Editorial: The government shouldn’t restrict information to protect citizens

By Northern Star Editorial Board | September 23, 2025

The internet is a vast place. It’s estimated that people upload 463 billion gigabytes worth of data every single day to the internet. To put that number into perspective, that would be 154.33 trillion photos uploaded to Instagram every day if every...

NIU junior wide receiver DeAree Rogers (6) makes a leaping catch over Mississippi State University redshirt senior safety Hunter Washington during the second quarter of Saturday’s non-conference football game at Davis Wade Stadium in Mississippi State, Mississippi. Rogers finished with six receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown in the Huskies’ 38-10 loss. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies suffer 38-10 beatdown by Bulldogs in Starkville

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 21, 2025

For one half of football, the NIU Huskies looked like a team that could compete in one of the country’s toughest conferences. They trailed by just four points at halftime on the road against the unbeaten Mississippi State Bulldogs. But unfortunately,...

The NIU football team runs onto the field before the Huskies’ matchup against the University of Maryland on Sept. 5 at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland. NIU fell to Mississippi State University 38-10 on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Rapid Recap: NIU falls to Mississippi State 38-10

By Northern Star Sports Staff | September 20, 2025

NIU football (1-2) fell to the Mississippi State University Bulldogs (4-0) 38-10 on Saturday. Travelling to matchup with the Bulldogs for the first time in program history on Saturday, the Huskies totaled 267 yards, compared to the Bulldogs’ 452.  FIRST...

NIU redshirt junior cornerback Jacob Finley (3) celebrates after helping force an incomplete pass during the third quarter of a non-conference football game against the University of Maryland on Sept. 5 at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland. The Huskies' next opponent will be Mississippi State University on Saturday in Starkville, Mississippi. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

‘We have nothing to lose:’ Huskies head south to face unbeaten Mississippi State

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 18, 2025

DeKALB — The NIU football team is just days away from making its first-ever trip to Starkville, Mississippi, to face the unbeaten Mississippi State Bulldogs, but you can already hear the cowbells coming from Huskie Stadium. Wait, cowbells? In DeKalb?...

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicle is parked outside the Cook County Courthouse. ICE has continued their enforcement in Chicago with agents throughout the city. (REUTERS/Octavio Jones)

ICE presence ramps up in Chicago, forces cancellation of Mexican Independence Day events

By Diego Martinez, News Reporter | September 17, 2025

DeKALB – ICE has continued their enforcement in Chicago with agents throughout the city. ICE agents have reportedly been spotted near grocery stores, schools and in neighborhoods. On Sept. 9, ICE launched Operation Midway Blitz, an operation aimed...

JM Graveside, bassist of Kozmic Kicks, raises his arm mid-riff as a crowd dances at Fargo during the 7–10 p.m. show, which featured four local bands. The bands played covers from Nirvana, Chevelle, and Deftones alongside original tracks. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

4 local bands rock Fargo with covers and originals

By Sofia Didenko, Lifestyle Editor | September 16, 2025

Ears and walls rattled alike on Saturday night at Fargo, where four Illinois rock bands turned the intimate venue into a grunge-fueled mosh haven.  The show, held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the venue within the indoor skatepark and skateshop, brought...

The Avlon String Quartet, joined by pianist Winston Choi, performs Narongrit Dhamabutra’s “Quintet For the Spirits of ASEAN” on Friday in the Recital Hall of the Music Building. The performance was proceeded with a lecture from composer Dhamabutra on the piece beginning at 6 p.m. and was followed by a reception with Thai food in the Music Library. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: ‘Quintet for the Spirits of ASEAN’

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | September 15, 2025

A red NIU sign is pictured in the MLK Commons. Total NIU enrollment rose 4.3% in the 2025 fall semester, with a 22% increase in new freshmen. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

NIU enrollment grows by 4.3%; freshman class sees 22% increase

By Austin Lamb and Diego Martinez | September 9, 2025

DeKALB - Total NIU enrollment rose 4.3% this fall, with an 11% increase in transfer students and a 22% increase in new freshmen. The university welcomed 2,435 new freshmen, an increase of 663 students, its second-largest freshman class since 2014. “NIU’s...

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