Editor’s note: This piece is the first story in the Northern Star’s new series: “What’s Up With?” You can fill out a submission form here for potential coverage. On an ordinary day, the College Grind, a cafe in the Holmes Student Center,...

Students look forward to school breaks such as Thanksgiving break and spring break, using the time to relax and study. At most universities, a fall break tends to be two days, such as a Thursday and a Friday or a Friday and a Monday, Executive Vice...

Horoscopes have returned! Along with the new year comes new plans for the series – we may switch up the format from time to time. Expect dos and don’ts, song recommendations, short poems and more this semester. Aries (March 21 - April 20) This...

I've recently befriended an underclassman who seems to look up to me a lot and asks me for advice often. I feel a little bit of self pressure to be a good role model for this university student, but they're also my friend. How do I not mess this up? Anonymous You...

Editor’s note: Alex Crowe is a junior journalism major and serves as a senior sports reporter at the Northern Star. His views do not necessarily reflect those of the Star. This is an opinion piece. The 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships have...

DeKALB – NIU has received $15 million from the Illinois government to fund the university’s $23 million sustainability center. The center will be approximately 30,000 square feet located on the west side of campus, northwest of the Convocation...

In the final episode of All-Star for the fall 2022 semester, Sports Editor Skyler Kisellus sits down with Multimedia Editor Sean Reed and Sports Reporter Alex Crowe to discuss NIU women’s basketball’s seven-game win streak and NIU hockey’s first...

NIU President Lisa Freeman, along with her leadership staff and colleagues, will hold the Annual President’s Holiday Gathering in the Altgeld Hall Auditorium. The event will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday for all faculty and staff. Release...

DeKALB – Joyce DeFauw is set to be NIU’s oldest graduate at 90 years old with a bachelor of general studies.  The college experience can be different for many people; some people take longer than the typical four years, and some choose to take...

This week, Tails Humane Society is featuring a 4-year-old dog named Marv as its Pet of the Week.  He is a friendly and loving dog. Marv had a holiday sleepover for Thanksgiving and the family he stayed with had great things to say about him.  They...