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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

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...

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...

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...

Carved ivory tusks from the 19th century (right) and a painting titled “Art Burmese Dictatorship” from 1966 are on display at the “Legacies on Display: The Forbidden and Venerated Arts of Burma” gallery in the west end of the first floor of Altgeld Hall. The exhibit is open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays, noon to 6 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and noon to 3 p.m. on Saturdays until May 9. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU Art Museum shows Burmese history through forbidden and venerated art

By Cayden Wells, Lifestyle Writer | September 2, 2025

To many, art is simply something beautiful to look at, but it can be so much more: A silent language, a record of history and a powerful tool for protest and change within society. The NIU Art Museum is hosting an exhibit that proves this, featuring...

DeKalb Farmer’s Market attendees browse through a variety of products such as honey, breads and donuts. The DeKalb Farmer’s Market was held at 210 E. Locust St. between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

DeKalb Farmers Market celebrates 30th season

By Cheryl Seguin, Lifestyle Writer | August 28, 2025

Downtown Dekalb’s Van Buer Plaza came alive on Thursday as the community gathered to celebrate the 30th season of the Dekalb Farmers Market. The event, organized by the Dekalb Chamber of Commerce and presented by Northwestern Medicine, ran from 10...

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