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Head Coach Christina Sutcliffe coaches from third base during the Huskie’s game against the Western Michigan Broncos on April 15.

Victors Awards Predictions

By Jay Ibarra | May 2, 2016

Head Coach Christina Sutcliffe coaches from third base during the Huskie’s game against the Western Michigan Broncos on April 15.

Rapper Drake released 'Views' on Friday and the album offers a more personal sound from the rapper/singer.

‘Views’ delivers personal sound

By Alexis Malapitan | May 2, 2016

Rapper Drake released 'Views' on Friday and the album offers a more personal sound from the rapper/singer.

Pet of the Week: Nugget

By Northern Star staff | May 1, 2016

Owner: Senior biology major Molly CraigWhat is your pet's name? NuggetWhat kind of animal is your pet? Call duckWhat is your pet's favorite treat? WatermelonWhat is your pet's favorite activity? SleepingDescribe your pet in five words: The world's most...

Black Lives Matter tribute concert participants rehearse for the show Wednesday in the Music Building. The show will include music and poetry performances.

Black Lives Matter tribute concert to feature original performances

By Jay Ibarra | April 28, 2016

Black Lives Matter tribute concert participants rehearse for the show Wednesday in the Music Building. The show will include music and poetry performances.

School of Theatre, Dance to showcase 4 dances in concert

By Alexis Malapitan | April 28, 2016

The School of Theatre and Dance’s spring dance concert will feature a combination of dances from excerpts of “Swan Lake” and “Of the Joy that Kills.”The concert will showcase the different ways performers use dance to express themselves with...

Beats from the Street: April 26

By Northern Star staff | April 26, 2016

Check out what NIU students are listening to this week.Senior psychology major Dmitriy Leukhin said his favorite song is “Lose Yourself” by Eminem. Leukhin said his favorite music is rap."There’s a lot of meaning behind the songs,” Leukhin said....

School of Music to hold flute, percussion concert

By Northern Star staff | April 25, 2016

The School of Music will hold a concert of new music for flute and percussion at 8 p.m. today in the Music Building, Recital Hall.The program will feature guest artist Stefanie Abderhalden accompanied by graduate percussion student Kyle Flens. Abderhalden will...

Senior marketing major Samantha Lupa holds her shirt blanket that she repurposed from old T-shirts.

Repurposed, used items can lead to green lifestyle

By Samantha Keck | April 25, 2016

Senior marketing major Samantha Lupa holds her shirt blanket that she repurposed from old T-shirts.

‘Huntsman’ sequel hardly memorable

By Jay Ibarra | April 25, 2016

“The Huntsman: Winter’s War,” the sequel to “Snow White and the Huntsman,” was an unfortunate flop at both the box office and in keeping my attention, unlike the first film in the franchise.“Huntsman: Winter’s War” grossed $20 million...

Country singer Mo Pitney to perform at Egyptian Theatre

By Northern Star staff | April 22, 2016

Mo Pitney, country singer and Illinois native, will be at the Egyptian Theatre for the 102.3 The Coyote’s Fan Jam.Pitney’s 2014 single “Country” made the Top 40 list that year. His most recent single “Boy and a Girl Thing,” was released late...

Hershey the chihuahua.

Pet of the Week: Hershey

By Northern Star staff | April 22, 2016

Hershey the chihuahua.