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Senior business administration major Say Paw (from left), junior nursing major Melita Inthabandith and sophomore communications major Virak Khoeun stand at a table selling food. Homemade food prepared by students was one of the primary items sold during the Asian Night Market. (Jenny Javkhlantugs | Northern Star)

VIDEO: Students embrace Asian Culture at night market

By Jenny Javkhlantugs and Ria Pathak | April 15, 2024

In the mood for good food, music and times?  Take a look at what you might have missed at Alpha Kappa Delta Phi's 3rd annual Asian Night Market.

Abdulrahman Kauther uses a solar projector to see the reflection of the sun. A solar projector traces the shadow of the sun on a screen to show its totality. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

Solar eclipse viewing party

By Jenny Javkhlantugs and Joseph Howerton | April 11, 2024

Somehow miss the eclipse? ☀ Like the moon on the sun, the Northern Star has you covered with clips from the NIU Physics Department eclipse party.

Shamar Berger sits at a table holding a microphone in his hands and a caption hanging below. Students tell what they think about Food Truck Wednesdays coming back to NIU. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

Food for thought? Food Truck Wednesdays returning.

By Ro Hong, Joseph Howerton, and Jenny Javkhlantugs | April 10, 2024

Need some ideas for lunch? Menu options are getting expanded with Food Truck Wednesdays returning April 10 at NIU. Filmed by Ro Hong and Joseph Howerton Edited by Jenny Javkhlantugs

Franklin Gestoso sits by the Holmes Student Center fireplace talking about his hat. Huskies tell what the favorite part of their outfit is. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

What’s your favorite part of your outfit?

By Joseph Howerton and Ria Pathak | April 9, 2024

Fit check for all Huskies Whether you're dressed for success or comfort, we've all got a piece of our wardrobe we love to wear.

Physics graduate students Baburam Sapkota (left) and Akash Kafle explore tables at the Davis Hall Fountain, stopping at the solar projection table to view the eclipse half an hour before maximum coverage. At this eclipse event, students could watch the sky, learn about the eclipse or hang out with friends. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Campus eclipse-viewing party attracts hundreds

By Northern Star Staff | April 9, 2024

DeKALB – NIU served as the host to nearly 300 people who viewed the solar eclipse from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday outside Davis Hall on the east side of campus.

A graphic of Meet the Northern Star Copy hangs over a laptop open to the Northern Stars Slack. The Copy section of the Northern Star edits all written and captioned pieces. (Jenny Javkhlantugs | Northern Star)

Meet the Northern Star | Copy

By Jenny Javkhlantugs, Videographer | April 8, 2024

From oxford commas to correcting to AP style, the Copy section of the Northern Star goes over each piece with a fine tooth comb to make sure it's fit for publication. Meet the Copy section managed by Brynn and hear what it takes to make a piece prepped...

Katelyn Dinh sits at a table in the Huskie Grill. Students share what their favorite type of weather is. (Ro Hong | Northern Star)

What is your favorite weather?

By Ro Hong, Videographer | April 8, 2024

Are you more a fan of spring showers or cloudless sunny days?  Good news for you, in Illinois for the spring we have all of the above.

Senior designated hitter Colin Summerhill (8) hits a foul ball to left field during the third inning. Summerhill struck out swinging on the next pitch after his foul, causing the third out of the third inning. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Baseball slaughtered in Bowling Green series

By Totus Tuus Keely, Photojournalist | April 7, 2024

DeKALB – NIU baseball's weekend series was swept by Bowling Green University for their three-game series over the weekend. On Sunday, the Huskies' third game of the series was shortened to seven innings due to the NCAA's 10-run rule, when the Huskies...