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The Ellwood House Museum sits in the snow. The Museum has announced its schedule for the 2023 holiday season. (Northern Star File Photo)

Holiday schedule announced for Ellwood House Museum

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter | November 6, 2023

The Ellwood House Museum has released its schedule for the 2023 holiday season, with two ways to experience a tour. The mansion will be decorated for the holidays by local organizations and businesses, as well as volunteers.   From Nov. 15 to Dec....

Club Secretary Janek Sunga, a political science Ph.D. student, shoots an arrow early in the meeting Wednesday in Anderson Hall 100. Sunga, who joined the club five years ago and became the secretary this year, expressed his love for archery and enjoyment of the club. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Archery Club on the straight and arrow

By Mingda Wu, Photographer | April 6, 2023

Members of BMI greet students entering the 2nd Annual leadership award ceremony, the “Met Gala Ball,” presented by the Black Male Initiative on Mar. 30. The event is held to honor organizations associated with the African-American Student Association. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: BMI brings flair for ‘Met Gala’

By Nyla Owens, Photo Editor | April 5, 2023

Loko dances while singing along to a song as the audience shouts and cheers for her movements. (Cheyanne Quintanilla | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Queens shine in Holmes Student Center

By Cheyanne Quintanilla, Photographer | March 27, 2023

After hearing the sound of the cameras shutter, Chase, a three-year-old therapy dog for Counseling and Consultation Services, runs up to the lens and sniffs it with curiosity. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Students meet NIU’s newest fluffy friend

By Sean Reed, Photographer | March 22, 2023

Valentine’s Day Oreo Cookie Crack, an easy recipe to make in 20 minutes for your Valentine. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Making a Valentine’s Day treat

By Nyla Owens, Photo Editor | February 13, 2023

Comedians and Saturday Night Live cast members Devon Walker (left) and Michael Longfellow (right) receiving applause from NIU students after entering stage at the beginning of the show on Wednesday night at Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: ‘SNL’ members bring comedy, Huskie pride to NIU

By Mingda Wu, Photographer | February 9, 2023

The narrator (left), played by Sophomore Madigan Balfe, walking the audience through Tillys enjoyment for Dungeons and Dragons, along with her differences from her sister Agnes. (Bayan Abuihmoud | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: NIU School of Theatre and Dance presents ‘She Kills Monsters’

By Bayan Abuihmoud, Photographer | October 31, 2022

A Sycamore Pumpkin Fest sign being displayed over the weekend at the intersection of West State street and Somonauk Street. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Sycamore’s 50th annual ‘Pumpkin Fest’

By Mingda Wu, Photographer | October 30, 2022

Waka Flocka Flame takes stage at the Duke Ellington Ballroom Saturday night. Waka Flocka opened with one of his most popular songs, “No Hands” as cheers erupted from the crowd. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Waka Flocka Flame lights up Holmes Student Center

By Sean Reed and Mingda Wu | October 2, 2022

DeKALB – Atlanta-based rapper Waka Flocka Flame took to the stage Saturday night at the Duke Ellington Ballroom within the Holmes Student Center. To read more about the event, see our other coverage.

Tom Freeman, also known by the stage name Covey, performing at The Fargo Skatepark on Saturday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: The Fargo hosts final stop of Covey and Sincere Engineer tour

By Sean Reed, Photographer | August 22, 2022

Ben Heppner, marimba, played Mariel Osvaldos Golijov.

IN PICTURES: Ukraine Benefit Concert

By Zulfiqar Ahmed and Zohair Khan | March 30, 2022

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