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‘2 girls with a mic’: ‘Loki’ Season 2, Will and Jada Smith’s shocking separation and Halloween

By Joey Trella, Sarah Rose, Anna Scanlan, and Zachary Bertram | October 17, 2023

In episode four of "2 girls with a mic," Digital Managing Editor Joey Trella and Lifestyle Editor Sarah Rose sit down with another not-so-knowledgeable about pop culture Senior Sports Reporter Zachary Bertram. The trio talks about the new season two of...

Redshirt senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) looks to make an open pass during the Huskies homecoming game on Saturday against Ohio University. The Huskies defeated the Bobcats 23-13. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

MONDAY MOMENT: Here, Kitty, Kitty

By Tim Dodge, Social Media Manager | October 15, 2023

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‘All-Star: A Huskie Sports Podcast Episode 25’ – NIU sports, MLB playoffs and Connor Bedard’s debut

By Northern Star Staff | October 12, 2023

In this episode of All-Star, Sports Editor Ethan Gonzales and Assistant Sports Editor Alex Crowe get caught up with NIU sports, talk about the ongoing MLB playoffs and discuss the much-anticipated debut of Connor Bedard. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1rLLcjrH8tGrARRl4IL6e9?si=e9efd0a6b8d84572 This...

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‘2 girls with a mic’: Fall fashion and songs, Drake’s new album and our favorite TikTok trends

By Joey Trella, Sarah Rose, Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, and Anna Scanlan | October 10, 2023

In episode three of "2 girls with a mic," Digital Managing Editor Joey Trella and Lifestyle Editor Sarah Rose sit down with News Reporter Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon to talk about trending fall fashion, songs on our fall playlist, our favorite TikTok trends and...

A classic Mustang drives down a road taking part in the 2022 homecoming parade. Homecoming will include events hosted by the university as well as local businesses. (Northern Star File Photo)

116th Homecoming gets ready to kick off

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | October 8, 2023

DeKALB – The Huskie pack is on the move this week as NIU prepares for its homecoming week of celebration. NIU, student organizations and local DeKalb businesses will host events until Oct. 15 to celebrate NIU’s 116th homecoming. Homecoming week...

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‘All-Star: A Huskie Sports Podcast Episode 24’ – The NIU Hockey Newcomers

By Northern Star Staff | October 5, 2023

In a special episode of All-Star, Sports Editor Ethan Gonzales and Assistant Sports Editor Alex Crowe are joined by freshman forward Robbie Zimmerman and freshman defensemen Jim Franklin of the NIU hockey team. The boys discuss the 2023 hockey season,...