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Brian, the Tails Humane Society pet of the week. (Courtesy of Tails Humane Society)

Tails pet of the week: Brian

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | February 1, 2022

DeKALB — The pet of the week at Tails Humane Society is Brian, a sweet 10-year-old senior cat looking for a warm home and lots of love. Brian is a sweet, chatty, outgoing cat who loves everyone. Although Brian can live in a home with other cats,...

A photograph of a line of customers waiting to get into Insomnia Cookies during the store's grand opening PJ party.

Insomnia Cookies opens new location downtown DeKalb

By Bailey Eschbach and Kyron Lewis | January 30, 2022

DeKALB — Insomnia Cookies hosted its grand opening at the chain’s new location in downtown DeKalb, 203 E. Lincoln Highway, on Saturday. The chain is known for having warm, delicious cookies available late at night and offers a delivery service.  This...

A photograph of the new DeKalb location of late-night dessert shop Insomnia Cookies.

Insomnia Cookies grand opening set for Saturday

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | January 27, 2022

DeKALB — Insomnia Cookies will be having their grand opening downtown, 203 E. Lincoln Highway, on Saturday from noon to 1 a.m., with a pajama party at 8 p.m. Insomnia Cookies is a chain known for staying open late to deliver cookies and other treats...

The Huskie Den in Holmes Student Center is reopening after being remodeled and shuttered due to COVID-19.

Activities for students to try while on campus

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist | January 27, 2022

Campus has reopened to students this week following the low COVID-19 positivity rates. For first-years and transfer students who still have to get used to NIU’s campus it can be challenging to step outside of your comfort zone and make connections....

A photograph of a variety of masks intended for use against COVID-19.

Coping with COVID-19 on campus

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist | January 25, 2022

The COVID-19 outbreak shut down a lot of things, from essential services to social venues. The campus was hit particularly hard by the lack of campus activities. While NIU is returning to in-person classes this week, things are still far from normal....

A photograph of Darryl Postelnick outside of his house where some of his cooking videos are filmed.

NIU alumnus finds TikTok fame through food

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | January 23, 2022

NIU alumnus Darryl Postelnick has been gaining attention by grilling up views on TikTok and has 2.1 million followers on the platform.  Postelnick graduated from NIU in 1987 with a major in marketing and a minor in psychology.  “I started (cooking)...

IN PICTURES: DeKalb on Film

IN PICTURES: DeKalb on Film

By Zulfiqar Ahmed | January 18, 2022

Interesting locations around DeKalb, but on Film.  

A photograph of the inside of Keg & Kernel during the restaurant's grand opening.

Keg & Kernel opens doors to DeKalb community

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | December 12, 2021

  DeKALB — Keg & Kernel, a new restaurant by Tangled Roots Brewing Company, opened its doors to the DeKalb community Saturday. The restaurant is aimed at those who love beer and quality food with a DeKalb-inspired twist. The parent company,...

Wolf is a sweet and playful cat that loves to spend her days hanging with the staff in the offices socializing.

Tails pet of the week: Wolf

By Northern Star Staff | November 10, 2021

DeKALB — This week’s pet is a beautiful tortie cat named Wolf from The Tails Humane Society. Wolf is a sweet and playful cat that loves to spend her days hanging with the staff in the offices socializing.  The sweet cat loves to play with her...

There are many on-and-off campus activities for students to enjoy and participate in this weekend. These events are anywhere from learning to just having a good time.

What to do in DeKalb Nov. 5 to Nov. 7

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | November 5, 2021

There are many on-and-off campus activities for students to enjoy and participate in this weekend. These events are anywhere from learning to just having a good time. Friday First Friday Bingo Students are invited to play bingo in Club 1895, located...