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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

National Pan-Hellenic organizations facilitate social, community growth

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | September 25, 2024

The National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities and sororities, also referred to as the Divine Nine, are historically Black organizations focused on making connections, developing leadership, community service, social impact and academic success. The...

A poster for the “At Play” exhibit hangs in DuSable. This exhibit will open Thursday at the Pick Museum of Anthropology. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

New exhibit highlights human play

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | September 24, 2024

Play, whether it be with various toys, games, sports or recreational competitions, is a fundamental aspect of the human experience.   This theme is at the heart of NIU’s latest upcoming exhibit “At Play,” which has its opening reception Thursday...

A graphic for the Multiracial Student Union states organization's mission. Joining MSU is a great way to make connections with other students from different backgrounds. (Courtesy of Sophie Elliot)

Make connections with Multiracial Student Union

By Myles Germany, Lifestyle Writer | September 24, 2024

The Multiracial Student Union creates new ideas and events to meet students’ interests, connect with other multiracial students and share their unique perspectives during weekly meetings. MSU meets from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Dusable...

Kathryn Hahn poses for photographers ahead of the UK Special Screening of Marvel Television's "Agatha All Along" on Sept. 10 in London. The series concluded its 9-episode run. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Something Harkness this way comes

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | September 23, 2024

As Harkness falls upon the land, all roads lead to one place: witches. The time is nigh, as Agatha Harkness, the main antagonist from Disney’s “WandaVison” show, returns to our screens once more in the opening premiere of her new Disney+ mini...

A stage sits at Hopkins Park, located at 1403 Sycamore Road. On Saturday, the park hosted the Burning Cicada Arts and Music Festival. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

‘Burning Cicada Festival’ offers a hand against addiction

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | September 22, 2024

A cool breeze blew as the scorching sun touched Hopkins Park and the comforting tune of instruments danced along the breeze, marking the start of the Burning Cicada Arts and Music Festival.  From 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday in Hopkins Park, the Burning...

A terrarium sits on a table. On Tuesday, the Latino Resource Center provided supplies to make terrariums to celebrate Latino Heritage Month. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Destress, build a little home for your plant

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | September 22, 2024

Sunlight streams in as students gather to unwind and relax by building miniature terrariums with supplies given by the Latino Resource Center, located at 515 Garden Road.   At 1 p.m. Tuesday, staff and students had the opportunity for some lighthearted...

Super Saiyan 4 Goku prepares to fire his x10 Kamehameha wave as electricity crackles around him. The new trailer for "Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO" showcases characters from the "Dragon Ball GT" series. (Bandai Namco Entertainment under Fair Use)

‘Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO’ builds excitement with ‘GT’ characters

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | September 20, 2024

The best “Dragon Ball” game of our generation is right around the corner, and with the recent announcement of “GT” characters included in the game, excitement for “Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO” has never been higher.  On Sept. 12, a trailer...

Four fun events for Family Weekend

By Myles Germany, Lifestyle Writer | September 20, 2024

With parents coming in from all across the state and country, students and families are looking for new ways to enjoy their time on campus. NIU welcomes all families to join their students in many exciting events for Family Weekend. FAMILY WEEKEND...

A group of students march on Normal Road while holding flags from different Latin American countries. To celebrate Latino Heritage Month, students can tie-dye shirts at the Latino Resource Center on Thursday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Tie-dye for Latino Heritage Month

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer | September 19, 2024

Stop by the outside of Latino Resource Center on Thursday to create a tie-dye shirt or tote with your personal flag colors. With over 20 different countries making up Latin America, this is a chance to represent your culture and wear it with pride. Located...

Students browse several fraternities’ and sororities’ tables Sept. 11 at the Involvement Fair. Involvement fairs are a good way to meet members of multicultural fraternities and sororities. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Multicultural fraternities and sororities create home away from home

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | September 18, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: This video is Part 3 in a series about Greek Life. We have covered the IFC and Panhellenic Greek councils and will cover the Divine Nine.  If you’re looking to connect with fellow NIU students from your culture, joining a multicultural...

A poster for the Burning Cicada arts and music festival hangs on a wall. The festival will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Burning Cicada Festival welcomes DeKalb community

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | September 17, 2024

The Burning Cicada Festival will return to embrace the DeKalb community this Saturday and invites you to check out some of their activities, guest speakers and food vendors.  From 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday in Hopkins Park, the annual Burning Cicada...

A large reflective sheet lays on the ground, creating waves on the two nearby walls due to the crafted tarnish on a quarter of the sheet. The art gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

New exhibit plays with light, color

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | September 16, 2024

As you take your first step inside, light and color surround you. Your eyes open wide to take it all in.  These are but some of the feelings invoked by entering the new exhibit, “that which you fear, being a soul and unable to speak (for Louise...

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