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Senior forward Brooke Stonebraker shoots a jump hook over an Eastern Illinois University opponent on Dec. 18, 2023. Stonebraker is currently second in the MAC in rebounds and third among forwards in points per game. (Northern Star file photo)

COLUMN: Creating the MAC women’s basketball All-Star team

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor | February 1, 2024

With the NBA All-Star Game right around the corner and conference play for MAC basketball at its halfway point, now is the perfect time to draft an All-Star team for women’s basketball in the MAC. Without a formal All-Star Game in place to combine...

What to expect for the rest of winter

What to expect for the rest of winter

By Debbie Allen and Quentin Brown | January 31, 2024

Victor Gensini, associate professor of the department of Earth Atmosphere and Environment, discussed the drastic weather shifts this winter has brought so far and explained the science behind them.

A road closed sign sits surrounded by snow. University Council at 3 p.m. Jan. 31 discussed 10-day enrollment and the Normal Road closure. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Spring enrollment sees minimal changes

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | January 31, 2024

DeKALB – NIU’s 10-day enrollment report made small impacts at the University Council meeting Wednesday.  Interim Executive Vice President and Provost Laurie Eilish-Piper in place of President Lisa Freeman shared the enrollment statistics for the...

A mix of characters from "The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2 The Indigo Disk DLC" pose in space. The game's newest DLC concludes the game's first DLC release. (Courtesy of Nintendo)

Indigo Disk Epilogue leaves fans wanting more

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | January 30, 2024

From the lush hills of Kitakami to the blue shores of Unova, Pokémon comes full circle in the final epilogue of “The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero.”  Recently, Nintendo distributed the Mythical Pecha Berry to players of their most recent titles...

Rudolf Höss (Christian Friedel) sits at a table looking at a plan for a new furnace. Höss is the patriarch of the main family in the 2023 film "The Zone of Interest." (Agata Grzybowska | A24)

‘The Zone of Interest’ feels lazy

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | January 29, 2024

A film that follows a Nazi commandant while not showing any of the concentration camps and instead uses sound as a means of navigating the experience of the banality of evil sounds like something great.  Having it be directed by Jonathan Glazer and,...

A student sits in their room, watching Netflix and eating ramen. As students, always so worn out with school work, sometimes it’s helpful to take a pause in life and just escape reality. (Daniela Barajas | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Avoiding Reality

By Daniela Barajas, Cartoonist | January 28, 2024

The Holmes Student Center stands surrounded by snow. NIU’s Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development will host a table in the HSC 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU to Celebrate Global Community Engagement Week

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | January 26, 2024

DeKalb – Starting Monday, NIU’s Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development will celebrate Global Community Engagement Week.  11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday the division of OERD will host a table at the Holmes Student Center...

Stephanie Richter, director of Teaching Excellence and Support speaks at Faculty Senate about AI Design Assistant. Jan. 24 Faculty Senate discussed professors using AI, changes to the Faculty Senate Bylaws and the search for a new executive vice president and provost. (Gabby Crabtree | Northern Star)

Faculty Senate talks AI, tenure and search for provost

By Gabby Crabtree, Former News Editor | January 25, 2024

DeKalb – The first Faculty Senate meeting of the year discussed updates on the AI Design Assistant pilot program, the search for an executive vice president and provost and changes of the Faculty Senate bylaws.  AI DESIGN ASSISTANT  Stephanie...

A 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle sits parked in front of a brick wall. The car is for sale by Classic Auto Haus, a car dealership set to open in February in DeKalb.  (Courtesy of Classic Auto Haus)

Mopars and muscle cars roll into DeKalb

By Brandon Clark, News Reporter | January 23, 2024

DeKALB – Shiny chrome, slick lines and visceral horsepower are rolling into town.  Classic Auto Haus of Geneva is opening its new indoor showroom next month at 215 N Fourth Street in Dekalb.   According to owner Steve Turner, the family-owned business...

Video Editor Joseph Howerton (left) asks Meika Bass, a freshman computer science major, about the best brands of water bottles. Which water bottle brand is best? (Quentin Brown | Northern Star)

Poll: Which water bottle brand is best?

By Alberto Briones, Opinion Columnist | January 23, 2024

With a new year comes new goals. Some students opt to maintain or get better grades, be more organized and use planners or work out and hit the gym. A popular resolution is also to stay hydrated.  Hydration is the latest trend among Generation...

Junior special education majors Desiree Hancock (from left), Alix Sommers and Nicholas Hays talk as they walk past Cole Hall. The trio spent time discussing Arizona to help avoid thinking about the cold. (Nick Glover | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Cold weather fashion at NIU

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | January 22, 2024

As DeKalb’s cold wave comes to an end, NIU students are still bundled up to fight against frozen fingers.  Scarves, heavy coats and snow boots adorn those walking from class to class.  Here are some photos that show the fashion items students...