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Sophomore forward Alyssa Stephenson (12) breaks past two Eastern Illinois University players on Thursday. Stephenson scored the winning goal for the Huskies at 90 minutes. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Women’s Soccer snatches second win of season against Eastern Illinois University

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | September 4, 2025

Nicholas Pohlman, a mechanical engineering professor, flips a hot dog on a grill during the CEET Cookout on Thursday at the East Lawn outside of the Engineering Building. The CEET Cookout ran from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: College of Engineering and Engineering Technology hosts cookout for new students

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | September 2, 2025

Carved ivory tusks from the 19th century (right) and a painting titled “Art Burmese Dictatorship” from 1966 are on display at the “Legacies on Display: The Forbidden and Venerated Arts of Burma” gallery in the west end of the first floor of Altgeld Hall. The exhibit is open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays, noon to 6 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and noon to 3 p.m. on Saturdays until May 9. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU Art Museum shows Burmese history through forbidden and venerated art

By Cayden Wells, Lifestyle Writer | September 2, 2025

To many, art is simply something beautiful to look at, but it can be so much more: A silent language, a record of history and a powerful tool for protest and change within society. The NIU Art Museum is hosting an exhibit that proves this, featuring...

Freshman forward Tobias Crear (7) dribbles the ball away from Western Illinois University senior defender Gabriel Velasco (18) from. He successfully defended his goal by dribbling the ball away. (Alexia Beck | Northern Star)

Gallery: Men’s Soccer scores second win of season

By Alexia Beck and Totus Tuus Keely | September 1, 2025

Senior cornerback Donte Harrison (7) reaches his arms to the sky to celebrate an incomplete pass in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter on Saturday against the College of the Holy Cross. NIU led the rushing game with 178 yards compared to Holy Cross’s 62, but fell behind in passing with 109 yards to 155. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Football secures first win against Holy Cross

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | September 1, 2025

 

DeKalb Farmer’s Market attendees browse through a variety of products such as honey, breads and donuts. The DeKalb Farmer’s Market was held at 210 E. Locust St. between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

DeKalb Farmers Market celebrates 30th season

By Cheryl Seguin, Lifestyle Writer | August 28, 2025

Downtown Dekalb’s Van Buer Plaza came alive on Thursday as the community gathered to celebrate the 30th season of the Dekalb Farmers Market. The event, organized by the Dekalb Chamber of Commerce and presented by Northwestern Medicine, ran from 10...

An Adventure Staff employee prepares a kayak for students as other kayakers line up to leave the East Lagoon. Attendees had to line up for several minutes in order to get a turn in the kayaks. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Gallery: The best of Week of Welcome

By Totus Tuus Keely and Ethan Rodriguez | August 28, 2025

Color Run attendees launch packets of dyed corn starch into the air for an NIU promotional photo and video before the start of the event on Saturday. NIU gifted three sets of tickets to the Corn Fest carnival before the start of the Color Run to the attendees with birthdays closest to the stated dates. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Colors explode on people during the Color Run

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | August 27, 2025

Marcos and Natalia Becerra, children of DeKalb residents Martha and Cosme, pretend to drive a John Deere combine harvester on North Third Street during Corn Fest on Sunday. The John Deere combine harvester, the “StalkMaster,” is one of many types of combine harvesters used to harvest corn. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: DeKalb hosts their annual Corn Fest for residents and students

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | August 27, 2025

The NIU Mariachi band performs on Saturday in Club 1895 for Welcome Holmes. NIU Mariachi moved from room to room during Welcome Holmes after each quick performance. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: CAB hosts annual Welcome Holmes party

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | August 26, 2025

Maha Almasri, senior biology major, attempts to kick a soccer ball to hit targets on Thursday at Jewel Osco, located at 1320 Sycamore Road, for Jewel Jamboree. The parking lot of Jewel Osco had games for students to play, a DJ and free groceries in addition to the groceries given indoors. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Jewel Osco hosts annual Jewel Jamboree for students

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | August 26, 2025

Addison Kimbler (left), a first-year art and design major, and Julia Smith, a junior early childhood education major, ride the Ballistic Swing carnival ride on Thursday at the Campus Activities Board Block Party. Long lines formed for the Ballistic Swing, zipline and lemonade stands. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Campus Activity Board hosts Block Party for incoming students

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | August 25, 2025

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