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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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/ 

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...

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...

As the countdown to the 96th Academy Awards comes to an end, tensions rise to see which nominees win in their respective categories. If you think you know who is going to win, please take part in the Northern Star's film award contest. By entering...