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First-year history major Michael Ingram waves the Palestinian flag with one hand while he sits on top of the “N” of the “Huskie Pride” sculpture in MLK Commons. Students protested in support of Palestine for the second consecutive week last Friday in MLK Commons. (Rachel Cormier | Northern Star)

‘From the river to the sea,’ brings controversy to NIU

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | February 4, 2024

DeKALB – “NIU you cannot hide, you’re supporting genocide,” was the new chant yelled throughout MLK Commons last Friday as Pro-Palestine protests continued against the war and the university. Students protested in response to a university comment...

Sophomore Blake West grapples a Northwestern University wrestler at the Convocation Center on Dec. 19 2023. West won his match on Saturday against the University at Buffalo by technical fall, making him 6-0 in MAC play this season. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Jackson’s late heroics win it for wrestling

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter | February 3, 2024

DeKALB – Redshirt sophomore Jacobi Jackson’s late meet heroics led NIU wrestling (11-2, 5-1 MAC) past the University at Buffalo (8-11, 3-2 MAC) 18-16 on Saturday.  “I liked that we found a way,” said NIU wrestling head coach Ryan Ludwig. “We...

Gustavo Casas (from left), Gabrielle Foreman, Tayyaba Ali and Shazor Kahn sit at a table while Ali gives a thumbs up to a person in the audience. The Young Trailblazers Panel brought four Generation Z CEO’s and entrepreneurs to talk to NIU students about their paths to success. (Gabby Crabtree | Northern Star)

Gen Z entrepreneur panelists talk inspiration, experience

By Gabby Crabtree, Former News Editor | February 2, 2024

DeKALB – The Young Trailblazers Panel brought four young CEOs and founders of businesses and non profit organizations to speak to NIU students about entrepreneurship and following their passions.  THE PANEL The panel took place from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m....

Four “Just Dandy” panels depict the adventures of Dandy, the black cat, alongside the guidance of an elderly wizard. Starting out his apprenticeship as a wizard in training, he finds himself cold and in need of a change of wardrobe. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

Just Dandy: Fire hazard

By Christa Kim, Cartoonist | February 1, 2024

McKenna O’Donnell, a junior mechanical engineering major, plays Overwatch on Wednesday in the Esports Arena. NASCAR Chicago Street Race is partnering with NIU Esports to put on the Rocket League Rev Up Saturday. (Josephine Dunmore | Northern Star)

Gearing up for the Rocket League Rev Up

By Gabby Crabtree, Former News Editor | January 31, 2024

DeKALB – Buckle up for Rocket League, Chicago Street Race simulators, a NASCAR pace car, Matt Bussa and prizes from Chicago Street Race which are all coming to NIU.  NIU ESports is partnering with NASCAR Chicago Street Race from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday...

NIU wrestling head coach Ryan Ludwig screams at his wrestler in a home dual against Central Michigan University on Saturday. Ludwig eclipsed the 100 career-win mark on Dec. 19, 2023. (Elyse Jones | Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

From the Mat to Mentorship: Ludwig paving the path to 100 wins

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter | January 30, 2024

Thirteen consecutive NCAA qualifiers, 13 All-MAC honorees, 34 MAC champions, and 40 Academic All-MAC selections and a feat repeated just twice in program history: 100 career wins. In the grand tapestry of NIU wrestling head coach Ryan Ludwig's coaching...

Former NIU men's tennis head coach Patrick Fisher stands in front of a gray wall, wearing a red shirt, on Oct. 23, 2023 at the DeKalb Police Department. After an incident between Fisher and his wife on Oct. 3, 2023, police charged Fisher with domestic battery. (DeKalb Police via Northern Star Media)

Former NIU men’s tennis coach charged with domestic battery

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | January 29, 2024

DeKALB – Former NIU men’s tennis head coach Patrick Fisher was formally charged with domestic battery that occurred on Oct. 3, 2023. The case was deemed a misdemeanor. According to a court record from the 23rd Judicial Circuit Court of DeKalb County,...

Junior gymnast Isabella Sissi swings her arm as she poses during her floor routine Sunday at the NIU gymnastics Tri-meet. Sissi, the Huskies' lone all-arounder, accumulated 39.050 total points Sunday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

NIU falters in home opener after beam breakdown

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | January 28, 2024

DeKALB – From the first step in her sprint, junior Isabella Sissi had no doubt about the outcome of her pending vault routine. “I just knew right when I was running that I was going to stick it,” Sissi said. A pop off the table, a stick and...

Junior elementary education major Sarah Salem steps forward from the crowd Thursday to address another person’s comment on boycotting stores like McDonald’s and Starbucks. “Israeli people have privileges from our tax dollars that we don’t even have. They are given subsidized housing. They are given free education. They are given free healthcare,” Salem said. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Pro-Palestine supporters protest in MLK Commons

By Rachel Cormier, Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, and Sean Reed | January 25, 2024

DeKALB – Using the “Huskie Pride” sculpture as their platform, a crowd gathered Thursday in support of Palestine. At approximately 1:10 p.m. a crowd of about 30 people gathered. Students took turns sharing their stories or addressing the death...

Ryan Gosling (from left), Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig look at a screen on the set of "Barbie." Gosling has been receiving far more praise for his performance as Ken in the film, where Robbie and Gerwig are receiving less praise. (Jaap Buitendijk | Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

The Oscars didn’t do ‘Ken-ough’

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | January 24, 2024

It’s Ken’s world, and we’re just living in it. Well, at least that’s what the award shows want us to think. Oscar nominations came out Tuesday, and, like always, they caused some stir in the film world.  Whether it be the Flamin’ Hot...

Junior guard David Coit (11) hooks past Toledo redshirt freshman forward Javan Simmons (1) with possession of the ball. Coit led the team in scoring, with 23 of the team’s total 73 points attributed to him. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Depleted Huskies burned by Toledo’s hot second half

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | January 24, 2024

DeKALB – The “second-half Huskies” strike again! Despite a night of putback dunks and streaky shooting from the Huskies, NIU men’s basketball (6-12, 0-6 MAC) was outscored in the second half for the 11th time this season in an 89-73 loss to...

Paintings hang on the walls of the Jack Olson Gallery for the "Screenic Paradigms" exhibition. The exhibition opened Monday and looks at how painting has been influenced by digital art. (Nick Glover | Northern Star)

Screenic Paradigms exhibit opens in Jack Olson Gallery

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator | January 23, 2024

The Screenic Paradigms exhibit showcases a trippy and psychedelic style of art with traditional forms of media to create a digital aesthetic.  The exhibit is curated by Ruth Lantz and features some of their own paintings alongside artists Su A Chae...