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The Student Government Association senators sit in the Sky Room of the Holmes Student Center at the SGA senate meeting on Friday. The SGA voted 10-1-2 on a resolution for the SGA Supreme Court to meet and select a new chief justice. (Anna Wittenkeller | Northern Star)

Student Government Association votes on resolution to select new chief justice

By Anna Wittenkeller, News Reporter | September 22, 2024

DeKALB – The Student Government Association voted on a resolution to appoint a new chief justice at their meeting Friday. The SGA meeting occurred at 4 p.m. Friday in the Sky Room of the Holmes Student Center. Manny Corpuz, speaker of the senate,...

A sign that reads N.I.U. Huskie Motorsports sits attached to a trailer in the parking lot nearby the NIU Convocation Center. The NIU Huskie Motorsports club will host a car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 22. (Courtesy of NIU Huskie Motorsports)

NIU Huskie Motorsports to host car show Sept. 22

By Devin Oommen, News Editor | September 20, 2024

DeKALB – Car fanatics, start your engines; a car show is coming to the streets of NIU. The second annual Huskie Motorsports Car and Bike Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 22 in parking lot 2, east of Anderson Hall.  The show is...

Freshman outside hitter Ava Grevengoed (3) spikes over the net into Northwestern University's blockers on Wednesday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Grevengoed led NIU volleyball in kills with 10 as the Huskies were defeated in three sets by Northwestern on Wednesday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Volleyball suffers first sweep of 2024 at Northwestern

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 18, 2024

A bumpy start and a season-worst hitting performance plagued NIU volleyball Wednesday night as the Huskies suffered their first sweep of 2024, falling to once-winless Northwestern University (1-6) at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois. The Huskies...

NIU President Lisa Freeman (from left), George Middlemist, vice president and chief financial officer, and Dennis Barsema, board secretary of the NIU Board of Trustees sit at a table during the Feb. 15 Board of Trustees meeting. NIU's Finance, Audit, Compliance, Facilities and Operations committee will discuss NIU's deficit at Thursday's meeting. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU sees $50 million holdings decrease in FY24

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | August 21, 2024

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 5:32 p.m. Aug. 23 to reflect the details of Thursday’s meeting of the NIU Board of Trustees’ Finance, Audit, Compliance, Facilities and Operations Committee. DeKALB – A dwindling holding balance and...

A graphic hangs over Angelina Padilla-Tompkins sitting at a desk in the Northern Star. The Northern Star Top Editors oversee all written and digital content published by the Northern Star. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

Meet the Northern Star | Top Editors

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | April 24, 2024

Overseeing the operations of the Northern Star newspaper are the Top Editors. From written pieces to digital posts, the Top Editors oversee every story to make sure its fit for the presses. Want learn or hone your writing, investigative and creative...

A student munches on pizza from a pizza truck in front of the Holmes Student Center. Food Truck Wednesdays are an example of an NIU “tradition” that unites students, but NIU needs to create more meaningful traditions to improve campus life. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)

Editorial: Expand NIU’s traditions

By The Northern Star Editorial Board | April 21, 2024

The University of California Los Angeles has its Undie Run, Indiana University has its Little 500 bike race, Harvard has its Primal Scream event and Northern Illinois University has – nothing. Before entering college, prospective students are often...

A group of people sit and talk at the Asian American Resource Center while enjoying catered food from Thai Pavillon. The AARC hosted its 20th anniversary event Tuesday. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

AARC hosts 20-year anniversary event

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor | April 16, 2024

DeKALB – In honor of its 20-year anniversary, NIU’s Asian American Resource Center hosted a celebration event from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. A group of around 15 people attended the event. Food was catered from Thai Pavilion consisting of pad see...

The University of Southern California lines up against the University of Louisville during the American football 2023 Holiday Bowl (left), and Atalanta soccer player Isak Hien charges for the ball alongside Verona player Federico Bonazzoli during the Italy Serie A soccer match on Monday. Which “football” deserves the title more: American football or soccer? (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and Spada/LaPresse via AP)

Poll: Which ‘football’ deserves the title most?

By Santiago Montañez Bertoletti, Opinion Columnist | April 16, 2024

Throughout history, there has been much discussion about the differences between soccer and American football.  Fans of each sport struggle with which of these two sports deserves to carry the title of football, as only the true sport can bear the...

Kelvin Hawthorne, president of NIU's AMS chapter, stands in front of a weekly forecast. Students and DeKalb residents can expect severe weather Tuesday. (Kelvin Hawthorne | Northern Star/AMS)

Possible severe weather Tuesday

By Kelvin Hawthorne, Meteorologist | April 15, 2024

Those in the DeKalb area can anticipate a tumultuous start to the week as showers and thunderstorms are forecasted from Tuesday through Thursday.  Tuesday poses a risk of severe thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon and evening, with the campus...

Two American flags and music notes rest under the words "Look Both Ways" and the topic of the week: playing the national anthem at sports events. Is the national anthem overplayed at sports events? (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)

Look Both Ways: National anthem at sports events

By Skyler Kisellus and Will Thiel | April 15, 2024

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM IS GETTING EXCESSIVE, DIAL IT BACK By: Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter I’m well aware that this is going to be an unpopular opinion, but here goes: The national anthem does not need to be played before every sporting event.  I...

The Student Government Association sign hangs on a wall in the Holmes Student Center in the OASIS pit in 2022. SGA is hosting a special election on Wednesday for 10 open legislative seats. (Northern Star File Photo)

SGA to hold special election

By Gabby Crabtree, Former News Editor | April 14, 2024

DeKALB – The Student Government Association will host a special election online Wednesday for the 10 open legislative seats. A spot in the College of Education, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Visual and Performing Arts, College...

Redshirt sophomore heavyweight wrestler Jacobi Jackson scans his opponent in an NIU wrestling home match. Jackson suffered two major injuries before finishing his 2023-2024 season as a ranked wrestler. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)

From rehabilitation to ranked: the triumph of Jacobi Jackson

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter | April 10, 2024

Redshirt sophomore heavyweight wrestler Jacobi Jackson played a pivotal role in the Huskies' pursuit of the MAC West title. Yet, his journey to success encountered significant obstacles, temporarily diverting him from his path to dominance. HIGHLY...