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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

First year pre-music major Marley Kershaw cheered after successfully answering a trivia question at Trivia Night in the Huskie Den on Tuesday. Each round lasted around 10 minutes with 15 questions per round. (Alexia Beck | Northern Star)

Gallery: Huskie Den Trivia Night

By Alexia Beck, Photojournalist | September 10, 2025

The Mac and Cheese Burger is one of many items in the new Huskie Den Grill menu curated by John Boswell, director of retail dining services. Boswell was inspired by the menu at a restaurant in Michigan and wanted to bring back some of the flavors he encountered. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Huskie Den provides fresh flavors with new items

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | September 10, 2025

With a new semester comes new food options. As we kick off the new school year, bold new flavors and menu options are available at the Huskie Den, located in the Holmes Student Center.   From chicken sandwiches, black bean burgers and Fresco melts,...

Sophomore finance major Vivie Chamoun (clockwise from left), sophomore marketing major Jordan Ajagbe, sophomore management major Mya King and Stetson University sophomore marketing major Cayden Larson celebrate with high fives on Tuesday night at the Huskie Den Trivia Night. They competed under the group name ‘DaGoats’ for the trivia night. (Alexia Beck | Northern Star)

‘Zoinks!’ takes all at Huskie Den trivia night

By Ashley Lindsey, Lifestyle Writer | September 10, 2025

The Huskie Den Trivia Night quizzed participants on movies, memes and more Tuesday night. The event was hosted from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Lower Level of the Huskie Den within the Holmes Student Center. Students, sitting individually or in teams,...

The NIU "League of Legends" varsity team practices the game on Oct. 16 in the Esports Arena. A "Call of Duty" team will be added in the coming months to the Huskie Gaming Club. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Huskie Gaming Club forms competitive ‘Call of Duty’ team

By Alex Lockwood, Lifestyle Writer | September 10, 2025

Fierce competition is heating up in the Huskie Gaming Club, as the popular shooter game “Call of Duty” is joining the lineup of competitive games for the spring semester. The team will be organized by junior sports management major and former “League...

A graphic depicts Wednesday Addams in black with bats flying around her. Both seasons of "Wednesday" can be streamed on Netflix. (Getty Images)

Secrets, shadows and a severed hand: ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 review

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | September 10, 2025

Another woefully good time awaits you at Nevermore Academy. With twists and turns, and secrets unburied, Season 2, Part 2 of Netflix’s “Wednesday” is bound to delight.  Warning: spoilers are ahead. The season continues with Wednesday waking...

Several protest signs from different organizations are set up on Friday in the south end of Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C., at the edge of fencing on the north end of the White House. Groups such as the White House Peace Vigil and the Truth Conductor had signs promoting less hate in the world. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Posters, signs, protests in D.C.

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | September 9, 2025

Altgeld Hall sits surrounded by trees and other foliage. “A Legacy of Excellence: 60 Years of Printmaking at NIU” opened on Aug. 27 alongside the “Legacies on Display: The Forbidden and Venerated Arts of Burma” in Altgeld Hall. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

A visual timeline: Exhibit explores 60 years of printmaking at NIU

By Cayden Wells, Lifestyle Writer | September 8, 2025

An art gallery can transport you to a different place, but for students at NIU, it can take them back in time through their history and legacy. NIU’s School of Art and Design is honoring six decades of creativity with the “Sixty Years of Printmaking...

Junior safety Jasper Beeler (22) takes out University of Maryland junior tight end Aj Szymanski’s (89) legs in the fourth quarter Friday at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland. NIU will return home on Sept. 27 against future fellow conference member, Diego State University of the Mountain West Conference. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Football drops first away game to Maryland

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | September 8, 2025

The Avalon String Quartet prepares to strike the final note of “Fellow Traveler (2008)” composed by John Adams, their opening piece on Jan. 30 at the Recital Hall in the Music Building. The quartet will join composer Narongrit Dhamabutra and pianist Winston Choi to perform Dhamabutra's new piece for quintet from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday at the Recital Hall in the Music Building. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Weekly Writeup: Hoedowns, trivia and glow bowling light up the week

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | September 7, 2025

In this Weekly Writeup, you can find events such as a trivia night, a community block party, glow bowling and more.  HUSKIE DEN TRIVIA NIGHT  Date and Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday  Location: Huskie Den, Holmes Student Center  Bring your...

A ceremonial dagger from the Kingdom of Morocco that was received by the Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance on Dec. 11, 1979, from King Hassan II is on display in the “How We Rebuild” exhibit. This exhibit focuses on the damages done to communities following times of wars and the process of rebuilding. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU showcases “How We Rebuild” exhibit

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | September 4, 2025

Students play “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” on Aug. 23 at the College Grind in the Holmes Student Center for Welcome Holmes. The Holmes Student Center is one of the places NIU offers for students to connect with others. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Third places: Finding community between work and home

By Alex Lockwood, Lifestyle Writer | September 4, 2025

Third places are described as areas between the workplace and the home, centered around relaxation, hobbies or spending time with friends and loved ones. They’re a focal point of modern socialization, one that helps people become more involved in their...

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