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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock (left) hypes up his players before they run onto the field for a game against the University at Buffalo on Sept. 21 at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Hammock added 19 freshmen and two transfers to NIU’s 2025 signing class on the first day of the NCAA’s early signing period Wednesday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU inks 18 freshmen, 2 transfers on National Signing Day

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | December 5, 2024

DeKALB – As NIU waits to learn its bowl game destination, head coach Thomas Hammock built for his team’s future by signing 18 freshmen and two transfers on the first day of the early signing period Wednesday. The 2025 recruiting class – Hammock’s...

Senior defensive back Jashon Prophete (1) holds a bone in the air in front of his teammates after NIU football's 24-16 win against the Central Michigan University Chippewas on Saturday. The Huskies celebrated senior night during their final game of the regular season on Saturday and celebrated 30 seniors, 20 of which have spent their whole college career at NIU. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU thwarts Central Michigan, freezing temps on Senior Day

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | December 1, 2024

DeKALB – The NIU football team overcame below freezing temperatures Saturday night at Huskie Stadium to defeat Central Michigan University 24-16 and send its 30 graduating seniors off with one final victory at home. The Huskies (7-5, 4-4 MAC) rushed...

Cynthia Erivo (left) and Ariana Grande pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film "Wicked" on Monday in London. "Wicked" tells the story of what happened before Dorothy arrived in Oz. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Something ‘Wicked’ this way comes

By Rachael Swinson, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | November 21, 2024

After a little over two decades, the Broadway musical “Wicked” has finally gotten its long overdue adaptation on the silver screen.  Directed by Jon M. Chu, “Wicked: Part One,” which releases Nov. 22, tells the story of unlikely friends Elphaba,...

A graphic shows money burning as an arrow, representing the United States' growing national debt, shoots upward. Opinion Columnist Ethan Ernst believes that the U.S.'s debt problem is a ticking time bomb with no simple solution. (Jackson Shields | Northern Star)

The national debt has no easy solution

By Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist | November 18, 2024

Elon Musk, co-head of Donald Trump’s planned Department of Government Efficiency, has suggested that he can cut $2 trillion from the annual budget of the United States. Immense government spending is certainly increasing the national debt, but this...

The Ballet Folklórico Aztlán dance team spins on stage. The group aims to expresses traditional Mexican culture through dance. (Courtesy of Alyssa Calderón)

Ballet Folklórico Aztlán promotes cultural heritage at NIU

By Yari Tapia, Lifestyle Writer | November 14, 2024

As of 2023, a new group has been using dance to keep Mexican culture alive at NIU with Ballet Folklórico Aztlán.  Folklórico is a term that translates to English as ¨folk dance.¨ Folklórico includes several ballet techniques and is highly choreographed...

People walk in to the Barsema Alumni and Visitor's Center Tuesday night to vote. The DeKalb County results will be counted until Nov. 18 or 19th (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Unofficial 2024 DeKalb County results

By Northern Star Staff | November 6, 2024

DeKalb – As of 12:26 a.m. Wednesday, the 2024 presidential race is too close to call, and 14th Congressional District Representative Lauren Underwood won reelection, among the other unofficial results of the 2024 general election, according to the Associated...

Polling place signs are posted on the west doors of the Barsema Alumni and Visitor’s Center. In Illinois, voters are able to register on Election Day at Grace Period Voting at the East Conference Room located at 110 E. Sycamore St., Sycamore, for DeKalb County voters.  (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Rainy morning depicts morning voting scene in DeKalb

By Northern Star Staff | November 5, 2024

DeKALB- The weather was rainy and the scene was quiet at the polling places at Barsema Alumni and Visitor Center and Westminster Presbyterian Church on Tuesday morning. BARSEMA ALUMNI AND VISITOR CENTER POLLING PLACE Erin Barker, a sophomore journalism...

McAlister's Deli sits on Monday afternoon. McAlister's is known for their club sandwiches and sweet teas. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

McAlister’s Deli officially opened its doors Monday

By Mariestrella Corral, Assistant News Editor | November 4, 2024

DeKALB -McAlister’s, located at 1602 Sycamore Road, will have regular daily hours from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the week. For its grand opening, McAlister’s held a variety of events and celebrations including a giveaway and fundraiser....

A sign for “Machinal” is adorned with flowers and small stones. This play tells the true story of a woman sentenced to execution via the electric chair. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

‘Machinal,’ a physical performance of mental instability

By Brynn Hussemann, Lifestyle Writer | November 4, 2024

Trembling, shaking, gasping for air on a subway train on the way to work, Helen Jones suffers a panic attack. This opening scene of “Machinal” shocks the audience immediately.  The School of Theatre and Dance flourishingly illustrated mental health...

A graphic depicts the year 2024 along with the word "Vote" in addition to the donkey representing the Democratic Party and the elephant representing the Republican Party. DeKalb County nominees Riley N. Oncken, Anna Wilhelmi, Linda Besler and Lori Grubbs spoke to the Northern Star about why they are running for office. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

2024 DeKalb County candidate profiles

By Emily Beebe and Austin Lamb | November 1, 2024

DeKALB – Aside from the presidential election occurring Tuesday, there are numerous local elections happening in DeKalb County. Republican Riley N. Oncken, Democrat Anna Wilhelmi, Republican Linda Besler and Republican Lori Grubbs spoke to the Northern...

Attendees walk into the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., to see the “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” This showing included a shadow cast performance from the Irrational Masters. (Yari Tapia | Northern Star)

Irrational Masters thrill crowd with ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ performance

By Yari Tapia, Lifestyle Writer | October 27, 2024

Attendees dressed on theme or in other halloween costumes for the Irrational Masters shadow cast performance of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”  “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” tells the story of a couple stranded on a stormy night. Brad...

Ball State University sophomore kicker Jackson Courville (96) lines up to kick a game-winning 52-yard field goal to defeat the Huskies 25-23. The Huskies drop to 4-4 on the season and 1-3 in the MAC and have lost their last three meetings with Ball State. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

NIU suffers third-straight loss to Ball State in heartbreaker

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 26, 2024

MUNCIE, Ind. – As NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock emerged from the visiting locker room at Scheumann Stadium, he hung his head low with his hands at his hips. Minutes earlier, he watched as his Huskies suffered yet another heartbreaking defeat...

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