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Redshirt freshman wide receiver Dane Pardridge runs up the field during NIU football win over Western Michigan on Nov. 14. The Huskies earned bowl eligibility in Saturday's win over Kent State. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Football escapes Kent, clinches Bowl eligibility

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter | November 25, 2023

DeKALB – A triumphant 37-27 victory over Kent State University (1-11, 0-8 MAC) on Saturday catapulted NIU football (6-6, 5-3 MAC) into postseason eligibility after missing out last year. NIU is bowl-bound for the 15th time in school history and...

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‘2 girls with a mic’: Thanksgiving chaos

By Joey Trella, Sarah Rose, Michael Mollsen, and Anna Scanlan | November 20, 2023

In episode seven of "2 girls with a mic," Digital Managing Editor Joey Trella and Lifestyle Editor Sarah Rose sit down with News Editor Michael Mollsen to talk Thanksgiving traditions, shows and movies, and food. Rose also gives a preview on her movie...

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‘All-Star: A Huskie Sports Podcast Episode 30’ – How we became All-Stars

By Ethan Gonzales, Alex Crowe, and Anna Scanlan | November 16, 2023

On a special episode of All-Star, Sports Editor Ethan Gonzales and Assistant Sports Editor Alex Crowe talk about their journey to becoming the sports editor duo at the Northern Star. https://open.spotify.com/episode/14NH0UQUegvhNgA5TeB1Vy?si=Wo6qFa0uQIG2Yvt2bBxHZg This...

A row of desks leads to the windows of a classroom on the third floor of Reavis Hall. Reavis Hall is home to the English department. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

FRIDAY FEATURE: Chairs of Reavis Hall

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | November 16, 2023

 A graphic includes two people and kindness logos. Opinion Columnist Alberto Briones interviewed students about the late Matthew Perry. (Joey Trella | Northern Star)

Matthew Perry remembered by students

By Alberto Briones, Opinion Columnist | November 16, 2023

  The world is overwhelmed with grief by the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry.  Perry, age 54, died at his home in Los Angeles on Oct. 28, according to Business Insider. Many viewers watched "Friends" and felt they could relate to the characters....

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‘2 girls with a mic’: Sexiest Man Alive, ‘Avatar,’ the Grammy Awards

By Joey Trella, Sarah Rose, Emily Beebe, and Anna Scanlan | November 14, 2023

In episode six, Digital Managing Editor Joey Trella and Lifestyle Editor Sarah Rose sit down with Senior Opinion Columnist Emily Beebe to talk about Patrick Dempsey winning Sexiest Man Alive 2023, the upcoming live action series of "Avatar: The Last Airbender"...

Alpha Phi coach Matteo de Leon sprays water into a tugger’s mouth. The second match of the women’s Tugs championships lasted almost 45 minutes. (Nick Glover | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Sigma Sigma Sigma stays undefeated

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | November 12, 2023