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Zuma Tails pet of the week

Tails of the week: Zuma

By Parker Otto | February 9, 2021

The Tails Humane Society’s Pet of the week of Feb. 7 is a sixteen-month-old large female dog named Zuma.  Zuma was given up for adoption by her owner because she was not a good fit for her first home, said Lauren Leffelman, Animal Care Supervisor...

Couple having so much fun while ice skating at night. Wearing warm clothing. City is decorated with christmas lights.

Outdoor Adventures to host Valentine’s Day ice skating event

By Northern Star Staff | February 9, 2021

DeKalb – NIU’s Outdoor Adventures organization will be hosting a skating event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 21 at the new ice rink outside of the Student Recreation Center. There is a $5 registration fee for students and $7 for non-students. It includes...

Reacting to Super Bowl LV ads

By Aidan Bengford | February 8, 2021

Tide’s Jason Alexander Hoodie Ad This ad tells a funny story about a kids favorite hoodie slowly getting dirty over time. What’s funny about this is that the hoodie is the face of Jason Alexander, the actor who plays George Costanza from Seinfeld....

The Weeknd shines in Super Bowl LV Halftime show

By Parker Otto | February 8, 2021

Depending on the team viewers rooted for, Super Bowl LV was either a great triumph or a major disappointment. However, the halftime show, headlined by The Weeknd, was enough of a grand spectacle to appeal to every fan whether they cheered for the Tampa...

The display wall of the Hateful Things Exhibit showcases a sign saying "white only" and "colored" along with information about the exhibit. The exhibit is located at the Pick Museum in Cole Hall.

‘Hateful Things’ exhibit provides eye-opening experience

By Jacob Baker | February 6, 2021

The traveling Hateful Things Exhibit from the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia at Ferris State University opened up at the Pick Museum of Anthropology on Monday and will be open until April 9.  The exhibit displays some of the most hateful and...

a sign points to the School of Theatre and Dance

School of Theatre and Dance will perform ‘Polaroid Stories’ via Zoom

By Northern Star Staff | February 5, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU School of Theatre and Dance is hosting a free play at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 5 and 6 through Zoom.  The play, “Polaroid Stories” by Naomi Lizuka, takes place on an abandoned pier where down and out people go to feel some camaraderie...

Boneless buffalo wings with sauce in bowl

Small gathering recipes for the biggest football game of the year

By Abby Hostman | February 5, 2021

The Super Bowl is the annual championship game between the American Football Conference and the National Football Conference that determines who wins it all in the NFL. This event is one of the biggest single day sporting events in the world, drawing...

Alumna Vicki Quade tells quirky stories in 'Close Encounters of a Chicago Kind'

Alumna Vicki Quade tells quirky stories in ‘Close Encounters of a Chicago Kind’

By Jacob Baker | February 5, 2021

NIU alumna and former Northern Star reporter Vicki Quade published her book “Close Encounters of a Chicago Kind'' on Dec. 1. The book tells numerous stories of random occurrences Quade had in the Chicago area through observational journalism.  Quade...

TV Recap: ‘WandaVision’

By Parker Otto | February 5, 2021

After a year-and-a-half of no new content from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and with films like “Black Widow” and “Eternals” being pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Disney+ original series “WandaVision” has been nothing but a...

Counseling and Consultation Services continues self care series

By Northern Star Staff | February 4, 2021

DeKALB — The Counseling and Consultation Services are currently hosting a Free Self Care Series of webinar events:  “Coping through Covid” 4 to 4:30 p.m every Monday.  Students can access the Livestream from the NIU events page. “Dating in...

The sign

Classic Books offers what retail chains offer at a cheaper price

By Parker Otto | February 4, 2021

DeKALB – For students who want to buy all kinds of second-hand books with character, and for cheaper prices than retail chains like Barnes & Noble, Classic Books, 115 N. First St., is a viable option. Owned and operated by DeKalb resident Charles...

NIU Biological Graduate Student Association will sell succulents for 
Valentine’s Day until Feb. 11 to establish travel and research grants. 

Graduate students sell Valentine’s Day succulents

By Elisa Reamer | February 3, 2021

DeKalb - NIU Biological Graduate Student Association (BGSA) will be selling succulents for Valentine’s Day until Feb. 11 to support graduate students in the Department of Biological Sciences looking to establish travel and research grants.  “[Succulents]...