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A computer sits propped opened to a video of Lifestyle Editor Nick Glover with the words Meet the Northern Star Lifestyle hanging overhead. Northern Star's lifestyle section covers culture, arts and media. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

Meet the Northern Star | Lifestyle

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | March 31, 2024

A group of students does stretches to de-stress and relax after yoga during the Transgender Day of Visibility “taking and making space” event. Along with Transgender Day of Visibility, the Transgender Day of Remembrance is held each year on Nov. 20 to bring awareness to deaths of transgender people due to anti-trans violence. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Making space for Trans Day of Visibility

By Sam Dion, Photojournalist | March 28, 2024

A hand holds a 2024 Best of DeKalb print edition over a table. Pick up your own copy in the news stands around campus. (Anna Scanlan | Northern Star)

Virtual Best of DeKalb

By Anna Scanlan, Digital Managing Editor | March 27, 2024

The first episode in the Virtual Best of DeKalb series features the Founders Memorial Library, Culver's and Sigma Nu. For more information on the Best of DeKalb 2024 awards, pick up a print edition from the news stands on campus.

The NIU softball team runs out from the dugout after the NIU batter lineup was announced. The first home game saw a periodic cold drizzle until the last out of the final inning Tuesday, when the rain picked up substantially. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Softball struggles in home opener

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | March 26, 2024

Drag queen Destiny Valero sings "Dance The Night" by Dua Lipa during her performance. Valero stepped off stage during the song to interact with the crowd. (Zahra Yousif | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Queens take to the stage in CAB drag show

By Zahra Yousif, Photojournalist | March 25, 2024

Brynn Krug (left) and Sarah Rose sit in the Northern Star podcast room. The two discuss recent events in recent popular culture including Kate Middleton's disappearance from the public eye. (Bryn Krug | Northern Star)

Kate Middleton’s absence, ‘Quiet on Set’

By Brynn Krug and Sarah Rose | March 25, 2024

This week’s episode of the trend discusses Kate Middleton’s absence from the media, the “Quiet on Set” docuseries and “GUTS (spilled).”

Instructor of Trombone Timothy Riordan conducts the NIU Trombone Choir’s second piece, “Tenebrae Factae Sunt,” composed by Marc’ Antonio Ingegneri, who lived from 1535 to 1592. “Tenebrae Factae Sunt” translates to “darkness has been made” and is about the gospels of the crucifixion. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: School of Music hosts ‘Brass Chamber Concert’

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | March 24, 2024

Assistant Appellate Defender Maria A. Harrigan speaks to the Illinois Supreme Court Justices during the People v. Flournoy arguments. In People v. Flournoy, the defendant was convicted of first-degree murder in 1991 but argued there was new evidence and wanted to move towards a new trial. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Illinois Supreme Court hears arguments at NIU

By Tim Dodge, Social Media Manager | March 22, 2024

Editor’s note: This piece has been updated to correct an error where Marshall of the Illinois Supreme Court Don Larson was improperly identified as  Marshall James Cimarossa, who was not present at the event. DeKALB –The Illinois Supreme Court...

Two firefighters talk through the building’s garage Tuesday at 1031 W. Lincoln Highway. The spray from a hose damaged a hanging light fixture while crews attempted to suppress the fire from within the building. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Firefighters suppress former ‘Illini Tire Co.’ fire

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | March 21, 2024

Quick wind gusts and cold temperatures cause first-year health sciences major Janiyah Pollard to bundle up and block the wind. Tuesday saw a clear sky occasionally disrupted with the wispy cirrus clouds following the easterly winds. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies return to campus in a breeze

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | March 20, 2024

Freshman gymnast Isabella Ross ends her routine with the Huskie hand sign. Ross ended her floor routine with a score of 9.750. (Katie Follmer | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Gymnastics pulls second in ‘Senior Day’ meet

By Katherine Follmer, Photojournalist | March 18, 2024

Ethan Gonzales (left) and Lucas Didier sit in the Northern Star conference room during a sports budget. The Northern Star sports section covers NIU athletic events and sports in the Northern Illinois area. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

Meet the Northern Star | Sports

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | March 18, 2024

From Football to track and field, the Northern Star sports section digs into what makes a winning story. Want to be a member of the team? Sign up for the sports section to knock one out of the park. Apply here: https://northernstar.info/apply-to-the-northern-star/ 

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