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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

A personified Supreme Court building holds a judge's gavel threateningly over a personified blue book labeled: "College Debt by Biden." The Northern Star Editorial Board is unsurprised but disappointed to see federal government continue to reject plans to forgive student debt. (Aidan Renteria | Northern Star)

EDITORIAL: Government’s failure to support students follows disappointing trail

By The Northern Star Editorial Board | September 11, 2024

While the Northern Star Editorial Board encouraged students not to get their hopes up, the continuous blows to Biden’s student loan debt plans are still a disappointment. Millions of Americans’ pleas for the forgiveness of student loan debt were...

The Newman Catholic Student Center sits on a sunny day. For those looking for religious spaces near NIU's campus, the center is located next to the Peters Campus Life Building. (Northern Star File Photo)

Find religious community away from home

By Brynn Krug, Managing Editor | September 10, 2024

For those moving to DeKalb, you might be leaving behind not just your family but also your church and place of community. A community of like-minded people and the space to practice your preferred religion is important, especially when establishing yourself...

Numerous kites fly in the sky during Kite Fest. Both novice and professional kite fliers had open space to fly their kites. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

Kite Fest celebrates its 19th year

By Gray Edelstein, Opinion Columnist | September 9, 2024

DeKALB  — Kite Fest returned to DeKalb Kiwanis Park for its 19th annual community gathering. Both novice and professional kite flyers had open space to let their kites soar. Operating from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Kite Fest entertained crowds...

An NIU Police car sits parked on NIU's campus. Crimes such as possession of alcohol and domestic battery were reported in August 2024 on NIU's campus. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU crime log, August 2024

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor | September 8, 2024

DeKALB – The information in this report is compiled from the NIU Police Department’s Daily Crime Log. Any case defined as “unfounded” was not included in this list. Any “closed by exception” case is closed due to circumstances outside of...

Senior running back Antario Brown (1) races to the endzone for an 83-yard touchdown reception. NIU football defeated the University of Notre Dame, who ranked No. 5 in the nation, by a score of 16-14 Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU topples No. 5 Notre Dame in historic upset

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 7, 2024

NOTRE DAME, Ind. – On the eve of NIU football’s first-ever matchup with the University of Notre Dame on a national stage, head coach Thomas Hammock had a dream. “This game’s going to come down to a field goal,” Hammock said he told his coaches. By...

Freshman outside hitter Emma McCartney (6) gets ready to serve the ball Aug. 30 against Western Illinois University. NIU volleyball lost in five sets to Valparaiso University Thursday for its third-straight loss. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies drop third straight with loss to Valparaiso

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | September 5, 2024

NIU volleyball (0-3) tripped up again in its third outing of the season Thursday, losing to the Valparaiso University Beacons (1-3). This was the first of a seven road game stretch and was the second game in a row where the Huskies fell in 5 sets.  INABILITY...

Senior psychology major Ashley Gonzalez plays a game at the Voluntary Action Center booth to win a prize Wednesday at the Involvement Fair. The Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois offers Meals on Wheels and delivers lunch to senior citizens. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

2024 Involvement Fair highlights student organizations

By Gray Edelstein and Joseph Ndu | September 4, 2024

DeKALB – Day one of the Involvement Fair occurred from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at MLK Commons.  Student organizations had tables throughout MLK Commons where they could talk with other students about their respective organizations.  Brynn...

Yellow and blue flowers and a line of school pencils surround a cartoon school building and the country Ukraine. Opinion Columnist Sofia Didenko grew to love the Ukrainian School she attended as a child, grateful for the exposure it provided to her heritage. (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)

Too cool for Ukrainian school

By Sofia Didenko, Lifestyle Editor | September 4, 2024

I remember pushing through the heavy iron doors, taking a breath of air that smelled 50 years old and tasted like a sour spider's web. I greeted the man at the front desk and told him my grandpa said hi on my way to the classroom.  I was probably...

Panhellenic recruitment approaches

By Brynn Krug, Managing Editor | September 2, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: This video is part 2 in a series about Greek Life. We will cover the Divine Nine and Multicultural Greek Councils. Formal recruitment is approaching quickly for Panhellenic sororities. For the five Panhellenic sororities with houses...

Redshirt-senior wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph (3) is lifted up in celebration after a touchdown Saturday at Huskie Stadium. Rudolph scored two touchdowns in the first half as NIU defeated Western Illinois University 54-15. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU football pummels Western Illinois in Hampton’s stellar debut

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | August 31, 2024

DeKALB – NIU football produced one of the best offensive performances in school history Saturday in a 54-15 beatdown of the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at Huskie Stadium, all while led by its newly-named starting quarterback. NIU head...

A plane symbol flies from the Colombian flag and an outline of Colombia to the United States' flag and an outline of Illinois. Opinion Columnist Santiago Montañez Bertoletti emigrated from Colombia three years ago. (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)

What I left behind in Colombia

By Santiago Montañez Bertoletti, Opinion Columnist | August 29, 2024

As humans, we often have no control over the events that happen around or to us. In the face of adversity, therefore, what we can or cannot do is not what matters most, but how we react to each obstacle. Through “The Travelers,” Bruno Catalano...

NIU head football coach Thomas Hammock speaks to the media during a press conference Tuesday in the McCareins Auditorium inside the Yordon Center. Hammock will lead the Huskies against Western Illinois University on Saturday in NIU’s season opener at Huskie Stadium. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

NIU football set to clash with Western Illinois in 2024 opener

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | August 29, 2024

DeKALB – After an offseason of movements and preparation, college football returns to DeKalb this weekend as NIU plays host to an in-state foe to kick off the 2024 campaign. NIU and Western Illinois University will battle Saturday at Huskie Stadium...

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