If the 2020s can be classified as a big decade for one of the indie scenes, it has for indie folk. Rock-based indie bands dropped their Fenders and grabbed acoustic guitars, and the banjo is making more and more appearances.
Women are for the most...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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