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A protester stands on Illinois Route 23 while holding a sign that says “FASCIST IMPEACH 47 NOW” and flips off a truck as it billows smoke from its exhaust pipe. The No Kings protest began just before noon and lasted until around 1:45 p.m. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Gallery: Residents from DeKalb and Sycamore rally to protest the Trump Administration

By Ethan Rodriguez, Photo Editor | April 20, 2025

NIU baseball junior second baseman Will Couchman (3) high fives NIU first base coach Calvin Peacock after his hit to center field in the third inning of Game 2 against University of Akron on Friday. Couchman batted in junior catcher Logan Gregorio (35) with the same hit. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Baseball drops series to University of Akron

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | April 20, 2025

Freshman Theodora Kousiou tracks the tennis ball before hitting it with a forehand swing. NIU’s last match before the Mid-American Conference will be at Miami University on Friday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU’s Women’s Tennis snatches victory over University at Buffalo

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | April 16, 2025

The trend logo sits in front of a purple background. Episode 35 of “The Trend” discusses Coachella 2025. (Northern Star Graphic)

Coachella returns, falls off | ‘The Trend’ Episode 35

By Brynn Krug and Sarah Rose | April 15, 2025

In this episode of “The Trend,” Editor-in-Chief Brynn Krug and Managing Editor Sarah Rose discuss Coachella 2025 Weekend 1. The music festival seemed like a let down as a whole with long shower lines and unenergetic crowds. Krug and Rose...

The 2025 Tugs championship trophy is raised above the champion Phi Kappa Psi tuggers’ heads as their fans congratulate them through the barriers. Phi Psi claimed first place in the 2025 Tugs tournament with their three-rope win against Delta Chi. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Phi Kappa Psi claims Tugs victory over Delta Chi

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | April 14, 2025

Junior medical science lab major Denise Cortez (left) celebrates winning a round of Lotería as Senior biology major Makayla Kies (right) celebrates her win. The Latino Center offered numerous prizes for winning in Lotería such as food, clothing and NIU licensed merchandise. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU Latino Center hosts Lotería game night for students

By Marco Alvarez, Photojournalist | April 12, 2025

The tuggers of Alpha Sigma Phi prepare to pull on the second rope. Alpha Sigma Phi would win the third by advantage after 24 minutes and win the match. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Gallery: Alpha Sigma Phi snags comeback over Sigma Alpha Epsilon

By Ethan Rodriguez, Photo Editor | April 10, 2025

Members of the Concert and Chamber Choir sing and dance to the music. The Exotic to the Global concert was held on Tuesday between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU commemorates 50 years of celebrating world music

By Ethan Rodriguez, Photo Editor | April 10, 2025

The faces of Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Photo Editor Ethan Rodriguez sit next to the StarNotes logo. Video games are beloved in the entertainment industry and make for easy adaptations. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

StarNotes: Video game films, faithful adaptations or low hanging fruit

By Ryan Day and Jonathan Shelby | April 10, 2025

In this episode of StarNotes, Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Photo Editor Ethan Rodriguez discuss their thoughts on the bright and dark side of video game adaptations in the film industry.  Video games are a critical part of the entertainment...

Delta Chi tuggers enter the pit before their match against Phi Kappa Theta. Delta Chi advanced to the semifinals to face the defending champs, Sigma Nu. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Gallery: Delta Chi victorious over Phi Kappa Theta

By Tim Dodge, Social Media Manager | April 9, 2025

A picture of a piece named "Archform Collection (selected)" sits on a pedestal. Shahrazad Motallebi's Code to Cast exhibition is available to the public. (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)

‘Code to Cast’ transforms algorithms into art

By Kahlil Kambui, Opinion Editor | April 8, 2025

In Shahrzad Motallebi’s “Code to Cast” art exhibition, Montallebi combines ancient metalsmithing traditions with modern technology to create 11 pieces that are influenced by her Iranian heritage. The exhibition was held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m....

Alpha Sigma Phi tuggers wait in a high hang while watching their caller. Tugs matches will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday with the final matches on Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Phi Kappa Psi and Phi Sigma Kappa secure day one Tugs wins

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | April 8, 2025

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