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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

A group of protestors hold signs and chant. Students for Justice in Palestine led a protest through NIU's campus to Altgeld Hall. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

Student protesters call on NIU to disclose and divest from Israel

Correction: This video was taken down at 12:00 p.m. and reuploaded to remove incorrect information, according to a statement from NIU, regarding an alleged meeting between NIU representatives and Pro-Palestine protesters. In Students for Justice in...

Members of DeKalb American Legion Post 66 and the DeKalb High School Marching Barbs march with musical instruments and flags during the 2023 Memorial Day Parade in DeKalb. The 2024 Memorial Day Parade will take place May 27. (Courtesy of the City of DeKalb)

Organizations wanted to march in DeKalb Memorial Day Parade

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | May 1, 2024

DeKALB – The city of DeKalb is seeking community groups to walk in the upcoming Memorial Day Parade. The Memorial Parade on May 27 is in need of entries to participate in the parade, meant to honor military service members around the country. The...

Colored in flowers and butterflies hang on a wall at the offices of Safe Passage. In sexual assault, the butterfly is a symbol for change and how a person's story never ends. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

Offering Safe Passage to Those in Need

By Joseph Howerton and Ria Pathak | May 1, 2024

Safe Passage of DeKalb offers various services from counseling, advocacy and shelter to victims of domestic and sexual assault. Beth Ganion of Safe Passage shares the organization's mission, its success this past month and how others can help victims...

Tom Tumminaro (from left), Suzanna Strangmeier and Jeanne Baxter unload several bags of potatoes. The Huskie Food Pantry requires volunteers to unload, sort and shelf theor donated materials. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

Inside the Huskie Food Pantry

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | April 28, 2024

The Huskie Food Pantry stands as an institution to distribute food and groceries to those in NIU who need it. Members of NIU's Student Success center give us a tour of bringing food to the pantry to your plate.

NIU freshman catcher Cooper Cohn (4) runs to first after hitting a double that drove in two runs during the first inning. Cohn was one-for-four during the game with two runs batted in. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Baseball drops midweek game to UIC

By Tim Dodge, Social Media Manager | April 25, 2024

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