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A hand holds a 2024 Best of DeKalb print edition over a table. Pick up your own copy in the news stands around campus. (Anna Scanlan | Northern Star)

Virtual Best of Dekalb

By Anna Scanlan, Digital Managing Editor | March 27, 2024

The first episode in the Virtual Best of DeKalb series features the Founders Memorial Library, Culver's and Sigma Nu. For more information on the Best of DeKalb 2024 awards, pick up a print edition from the news stands on campus.

A figure in a pink shirt that reads “Love U 4 Ever” begs from their knees for another figure, who wears a green sweater that reads “Move On,” to take them back. Don’t take back cheaters; they aren’t worth it. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

Don’t take cheaters back

By Kahlil Kambui, Opinion Columnist | March 26, 2024

If you've been cheated on, you’ve probably heard some plea in an attempt to get you back. Don’t fall for this trick, and don’t take back your ex – it is always a bad idea. “Babe, please take me back. I promise I'll never cheat on you again.”  It’s...

A graphic shows sophomores Jenna Horne and Kiera OShea as the first ever Co-Huskies of the Week. OShea and Horne came up with big performances for their respective squads en route to their first career Huskie of the Week awards. (Eddie Miller | Northern Star)

Kiera O’Shea, Jenna Horne share Huskie of the Week honors

By Northern Star Sports Staff | March 25, 2024

DeKALB – For the first time ever, the Northern Star’s Huskie of the Week honor has been shared between two NIU sophomore student-athletes. Gymnast Kiera O’Shea and women’s tennis player Jenna Horne each earned a share of the Huskie of the Week...

Olivia Rodrigo stands on stage in a silver outfit during her March 12 performance in St. Louis. Rodrigo has released five new songs on Friday. (Gabby Crabtree | Northern Star)

Olivia Rodrigo spills 5 new ‘GUTS’ songs

By Sarah Rose, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | March 24, 2024

Around 9 p.m. on a chilly, March 19 evening, Olivia Rodrigo announced five new songs during her show in Chicago.  With a little over six months since the release of her sophomore album, “GUTS,” Rodrigo surprised fans with the new songs and announced...

Aidan O’Brien, a junior marketing major and student trustee candidate, stands and addresses the crowd. The Student Government Association held a debate on Thursday for students to get to know the candidates. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Students go head-to-head during SGA Debate

By Michael Mollsen, Written Managing Editor | March 22, 2024

DeKALB – The Student Government Association held its elections debates from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium where about 100 students attended from various student organizations. Certain candidates noted they have aligned themselves...

A mock-up single dorm in Neptune North sits with a bed, mini fridge and a desk. The Board of Trustees approved a funds request to convert 150 single beds into double dorms. (Rachel Cormier | Northern Star)

Neptune to turn single dorms into doubles

By Gabby Crabtree, News Editor | March 22, 2024

DeKALB – The Board of Trustees approved Laurie Elish-Piper as the new executive vice president and provost. NIU had been searching for a new executive vice president and provost since the summer. Elish-Piper stepped in as the interim on July 1, 2023. President...

Batman stands in front of a burning Batman signal in a poster for The Dark Knight. There are several sequel movies that triumph over the first films. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Superior sequels better than originals

By Lindsay Curtis, Lifestyle Writer | March 20, 2024

“Dune: Part Two,” sequel to the 2021 film “Dune,” is being titled by many as the best sci-fi movie of all time. So, in honor of this new sci-fi masterpiece, here’s a list of some more sequel films better than the original. “Evil Dead...

Water shoots into the old Illini Tire Co. building as firefighters look at the damage. At 11:02 p.m. on Tuesday, firefighters and emergency crews arrived to a structure fire at 1031 W. Lincoln Highway . (Sean Reed | Northerner Star)

BREAKING: Firefighters respond to structure fire on Lincoln Highway

By Gabby Crabtree, News Editor | March 20, 2024

Editor’s note: This piece was last updated at 11:04 p.m.  DeKALB – At approximately 11:02 p.m. Tuesday, first responders responded to a structure fire at 1031 W. Lincoln Highway. Police blocked northbound on Annie Glidden at the intersection...

Ethan Gonzales (left) and Lucas Didier sit in the Northern Star conference room during a sports budget. The Northern Star sports section covers NIU athletic events and sports in the Northern Illinois area. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

Meet the Northern Star | Sports

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | March 18, 2024

From Football to track and field, the Northern Star sports section digs into what makes a winning story. Want to be a member of the team? Sign up for the sports section to knock one out of the park. Apply here: https://northernstar.info/apply-to-the-northern-star/ 

Groups of students play poker at game tables. The NIU CAB hosted a Casino Night Thursday from 9 p.m. to midnight in the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the Holmes Student Center. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

Over 173 students enjoy CAB’s casino night

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | March 9, 2024

In the dead of night, the distant howl of delighted yells and groans of despair echoed across the second floor of the Holmes Student Center.  While one might believe the cause to be a wandering spirit of the night or maybe even a student reacting...

Two figures hold the Costa Rica and Puerto Rico flags while two figures in the back ask, ¿Estamos pintados o que? which translated to English means Are we paint on the wall or what? to indicate someone is being ignored. The NIU Latino Resource Center needs to provide recognition of all Latino students – not just those with Mexican heritage – to truly be Hispanic-serving. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)

Represent all Latinos, NIU

By Santiago Montañez Bertoletti, Opinion Columnist | March 6, 2024

NIU is close to getting its Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) certification, given the large number of Latino students on campus. However, to truly be considered HSI, some aspects of the NIU Latino Resource Center need to be reviewed, especially regarding...