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An automated machine that separates out wastewater samples for the NIU Covid-19 surveillance lab to test for traces of the virus. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Wastewater screening indicates campus COVID-19 levels

By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor | January 26, 2023

DeKALB – Although students are no longer required by NIU to screen for COVID-19, wastewater screening shows how much of the virus is present at different residence halls – which is a tool for students trying to stay healthy. Barrie Bode, professor...

NIU President Lisa Freeman (center) discussing student involvement in NIU's Greek Life beside Associate Director for Institutional Communications, Joe King, during her meeting with the Northern Star on Monday at her office in Altgeld Hall. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

President Freeman talks tenure changes and more in university goals

By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor | January 24, 2023

DeKALB – NIU President Lisa Freeman’s university goals, which the Board of Trustees will use to evaluate her performance at the end of 2023, spoke about future standards – including broadening the criteria for tenure. “I think we believe that...

The entrance to Patterson Hall East. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Patterson Hall East flooding incidents yet to be solved

By Colin Kempsell | January 23, 2023

After a year of bursting pipes and collapsed ceilings, Patterson Hall has yet to see a permanent fix for its leaky fire suppression system, leaving some residents to question what will come next. In 2022, Patterson Hall East saw at least three separate...

Rep. Lauren Underwood removes personal protective equipment used to keep the lab sterile after her tour Friday of the space. (Colin Kempsell | Northern Star)

NIU semiconductor lab receives $1.5 million in federal funding

By Colin Kempsell | January 20, 2023

DeKALB – NIU’s College of Engineering and Engineering Technology received $1.5 million in federal funds to convert its cleanroom lab into a fabrication lab for microchip research, design and prototyping. The college’s microchip fabrication lab,...

Anne Edwards, former director for the Center for Black Studies, in 2020 thanking everyone who participated in the Art and Soul street painting event.

Center for Black Studies director goes home after 10 years

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | January 17, 2023

After 10 years at NIU, Anne Edwards has left her position as director of the Center for Black Studies to return to her alma mater Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Edwards worked for six years in Career Services at NIU. In 2018, she was...

NIU sophomore guard David Coit celebrates during the Huskies' 73-54 victory over Central Michigan University on Tuesday at the NIU Convocation Center. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Coit, Nutter push Huskies past Chips

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | January 10, 2023

DeKALB – Less than a week after the Harlem Globetrotters left the Convocation Center, NIU men’s basketball senior guard Kaleb Thornton did his best on-court Globetrotter impersonation as he scored his final points of Tuesday’s game in unusual fashion. The...

The Mission I bobblehead (left) joins the Mission II bobblehead released in August.

Fetch! Mission I bobbleheads ready for forever homes

By Northern Star Staff | January 6, 2023
NIU's retired canine mascot has made his figurine debut, adding to the world's largest collection of bobbleheads.
Redshirt senior running back Clint Ratkovich runs down the field during NIU's game on Sept. 11 at Huskie Stadium against Wyoming.

Former ‘superback’ Ratkovich lands with Falcons

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | December 27, 2022
Eight months after tearing his ACL during a pre-draft workout, former NIU running back Clint Ratkovich has found his first NFL home: The Atlanta Falcons.
NIU redshirt junior Jaivon Jones wraps up Kent State University redshirt junior Louis Newell during the 141 match Sunday. Jones defeated Newell in a 3-1 decision to give NIU its first points of the dual. (David Dermer)

Wrestling overpowers Kent State with major-decision wins

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | December 18, 2022
Three Huskies earned bonus points in their major decision victories that decided the winners of Sunday's dual meet against MAC rival Kent State.
Former Loyola University Chicago assistant coach Sondra Parys was hired to lead NIU's volleyball program Thursday. (Loyola Chicago Athletics)

NIU tabs Sondra Parys to lead Huskie volleyball

By Northern Star Sports Staff | December 15, 2022
NIU Athletics has hired former Loyola Chicago assistant coach Sondra Parys to take the reins of its volleyball program.
NIU redshirt senior forward Anthony Crump attempts to defend against a shot by Gonzaga University senior forward Drew Timme during Monday’s game. The Huskies failed to deliver an upset to the No. 15 Gonzaga, allowing the Bulldogs to extend their home winning streak to 71 games. (Courtesy Gonzaga Athletics)

Offensive struggles prevent NIU upset of No. 15 Gonzaga

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | December 13, 2022

The NIU men’s basketball team was defeated by No. 15 Gonzaga University 88-67 on Monday in its first ever meeting with the Bulldogs. Gonzaga extended its home winning streak to 71 games, the longest active home winning streak in the NCAA. A backdoor...

(From left) NIU senior guard Chelby Koker, sophomore forward Laura Nickel, a pair of Western Illinois University players and senior forward A'Jah Davis play during NIU's most recent home game, a 100-61 win over WIU on Nov. 17. Koker and Davis combined for 38 points in NIU's 67-56 win over Lindenwood University on Monday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Koker, Davis push Huskies to eighth straight win

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | December 12, 2022

NIU women’s basketball has wrapped up its five-game road trip undefeated after prevailing 67-56 in its first ever meeting with Lindenwood University Monday, pushing the Huskies to their eighth straight win. A fourth quarter offensive stall by the...