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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Lauren Underwood speaks at a town hall at DeKalb Highschool on Thursday evening. Underwood said the current administration is undermining American democracy. (Naomi Kelly | Northern Star)

Lauren Underwood highlights work with Dick Durbin, addresses problems with Trump administration at town hall

By Naomi Kelly, News Reporter | April 25, 2025

DeKALB- House Rep. Lauren Underwood said President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the current administration are attacking the Constitution and the institutions that have made America a beacon to the entire world at a town hall in DeKalb Thursday evening. The...

NIU women’s tennis freshman Lucia Yecora jumps up to serve the ball during the Huskies’ match against the University at Buffalo on April 13. NIU will face off against Buffalo for the Mid-American Conference Championship at 10 a.m. Friday after taking a 4-1 win against the University of Toledo in the semifinals on Thursday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies advance to first MAC title game in school history

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | April 24, 2025

For the first time in school history, NIU women’s tennis has advanced to the finals of the Mid-American Conference Championship tournament.  The Huskies defeated the reigning champion University of Toledo Rockets in a 4-1 match and will take on...

Rep. Lauren Underwood speaks to a crowd of protesters at NIU's MLK Commons. Hundreds of protesters gathered in support of international students, faculty and staff following the revocation of international student visas at NIU and across the country.

Protesters gather at NIU in support of international students, faculty and staff

By Austin Lamb, News Editor | April 23, 2025

DeKALB – Over 100 protesters gathered on Wednesday at NIU’s Sunken Garden next to the Founders Memorial Library to show their support for international students, faculty and staff following the revocation of at least five international student visas...

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles speaks at a press conference on March 12 at Halas Hall in Chicago. Sports Reporter Micah Huff discusses his ideal seven-round mock draft for the Bears ahead of the NFL Draft on Thursday. (Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo)

HUFF: Chicago Bears’ perfect, seven-round mock draft

By Micah Huff, Sports Reporter | April 22, 2025

During a successful offseason, the Chicago Bears addressed just about every major need they had coming out of a disastrous 2024-2025 season.  Possessing the 10th overall selection in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, the Bears hold a luxury pick in which...

A class practices Tai Chi in Anderson Hall. On April 26, the class will share the traditions of Tai Chi with the NIU community for world Tai Chi day. (Courtesy of Paul Wright)

NIU students to bring Tai Chi to the community on World Tai Chi Day

By Mariestrella Corral, Assistant News Editor | April 22, 2025

DeKALB -  Every Tuesday and Thursday morning a group of students gather in an Anderson Hall gymnasium to practice the ancient tradition of Tai Chi. Now, that group hopes to share what they’ve learned with the NIU community. The students are in a...

A protester stands on Illinois Route 23 while holding a sign that says “FASCIST IMPEACH 47 NOW” and flips off a truck as it billows smoke from its exhaust pipe. The No Kings protest began just before noon and lasted until around 1:45 p.m. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Hundreds gather in DeKalb for No Kings anti-Trump protest

By Austin Lamb, News Editor | April 21, 2025

DeKALB – Hundreds gathered at Hopkins Park in DeKalb to rally against President Donald Trump’s administration with signs such as “Trump is destroying democracy” and “Resist the monarchy” on Saturday as part of a nationwide anti-Trump protest...

NIU women’s tennis freshman Lucia Yecora prepares to hit the ball during the Huskies’ match against the University at Buffalo on April 13. The Huskies dropped the last match of the regular season, falling in a 4-3 match against the University of Miami. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies fall in regular season finale, clinch 2 seed in MAC tournament

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor | April 18, 2025

Facing off against the Mid-American Conference-leading University of Miami Redhawks (10-9, 9-1 MAC), NIU women’s tennis (21-6, 7-3 MAC) lost its last match of the regular season in a 4-3 loss.  “It was a tough match,” said NIU women’s tennis...

A group of students perform in the Student Showcase Talent Show. The first annual talent show saw several groups show off their skills on-stage in the Huskie Den. (Ethan Quirk | Northern Star

Student talent featured in inaugural student showcase

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | April 18, 2025

It takes courage and strength for students to walk upon a stage and perform a talent in front of people, but hearing the applause is worth every practice. At 7 p.m. Thursday in the Holmes Student Center’s Huskie Den, the first annual Student Showcase...

A photo depicts a bench outside of Patterson Residence Hall East on Sunday afternoon. Opinion Columnist Habiba Kamel argues that anti-homelessness architecture leaves the homeless community in unsafe situations. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Anti-homelessness architecture harms the homeless community

By Habiba Kamel, Opinion Columnist | April 13, 2025

Homelessness is the lack of a stable, permanent living environment, which affects millions of individuals. This results in individuals living on the streets or in a car. In the United States, over 770,000 Americans experienced homelessness in 2024, according...

Phi Kappa Psi tuggers carry their 2025 Tugs championship trophy to their cheering fans at the barriers. Phi Kappa Psi won all three ropes against Delta Chi during the championship match starting at 4 p.m. Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Phi Kappa Psi wins Tugs crown with dominant victory over Delta Chi

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | April 13, 2025

In Saturday’s Tugs matches, Phi Kappa Psi knocked off Delta Chi in the Tugs Championship match and Phi Sigma Kappa defeated the reigning champion Sigma Nu for the third place title. Phi Kappa Psi was able to defeat Delta Chi in three ropes in the...

The Northern Star paperweight sits in front of the NIU sign. The Northern Star treasure hunt will begin April 7. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Northern Star Treasure Hunt reveals final clue

By Northern Star Staff | March 30, 2025

Editor’s note: This article will be updated daily from April 7 to April 11 to include the latest treasure hunt clues. The annual Northern Star Treasure Hunt will begin on April 7.  Hidden somewhere around campus will be a Northern Star paperweight....

A plaque indicates where the Northern Star's time capsule is located. Sealed in April 2000, the time capsule will be opened on April 16. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

Northern Star to open 25-year-old time capsule

By Brynn Krug, Managing Editor | March 27, 2025

DeKALB – After 25 years in the walls of the Peters Campus Life Building, it is time to open the Northern Star’s time capsule. Initially sealed in April 2000, the time capsule will be opened at 4 p.m. April 16.  Members of the Northern Star...

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