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Senior Ben Sluzas drives back to the Kishwaukee Country Club clubhouse from the second hole after finishing his second round. Saturday’s home tournament at the Kishwaukee Country Club was the first time NIU hosted a home meet at the club. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU wins home golf tournament

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | April 7, 2025

Students dance between tables as blue lights shine down on them. The music played at Queer Prom was chosen through suggestion by students. (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)

Gallery: PRISM holds Queer Prom for LGBTQIA+ students

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | April 4, 2025

"The Trend" logo sits in front of a purple background. Episode 33 of this pop-culture podcast discusses the upcoming season of "The Summer I Turned Pretty." (Northern Star Graphic)

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ hypes up wrong love interest | ‘The Trend’ Episode 33

By Brynn Krug and Sarah Rose | April 2, 2025

In this episode of “The Trend,” Editor-in-Chief Brynn Krug and Managing Editor Sarah Rose discuss Ashton Hall's viral morning routine. His morning routine video blew up for it's unrealistic content and time stamps. The video has been recreated...

A photo of the Newman Catholic Student Center of DeKalb sits at 512 Normal Rd. From March 5 to April 17 Christians all over the world observe the 40-day period of Lent. (Ethan Quirk | Northern Star)

Lent paves the path to Easter

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | March 31, 2025

Preparation for something can be difficult, especially if someone has to give something up to deepen their connection with their religious beliefs. This is the sacrifice people make during Lent. Lent is a 40-day season, not including Sundays, leading...

Senior second baseman Jenna Turner (4) hits a pop fly to left field that was caught for the first out of the first inning. NIU was unable to get their first base hit until the fourth inning. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU loses to Ohio in softball

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | March 31, 2025

The words “Campus Creators Market” are scrawled on the pavement in different colored chalk in front of the lower entrance to the Founder’s Memorial Library. The Campus Creators Market was held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and will return April 1 and 2. (Grace Kilbreath | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU CAUSE highlights local creators

By Grace Kilbreath, Photojournalist | March 27, 2025

A sign of the “State of Being” art gallery is painted on the wall next to Danielle Koenig’s signature and the photo “Sunrise.” Koenig’s master thesis statement “State of Being” will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. (Jenny Javkhlantugs | Northern Star)

Gallery: “State of Mind” commemorates the passage of time

By Jenny Javkhlantugs, Video Editor | March 25, 2025

‘Impractical Joker’ Joe Gatto accused of sexual assault | ‘The Trend’ Episode 32

By Brynn Krug, Editor in Chief | March 25, 2025

In this episode of “The Trend,” Editor-in-Chief Brynn Krug and Managing Editor Sarah Rose discuss the recent sexual assault allegations against Joe Gatto, former star of prank show "Impractical Jokers." TikTok user joozyb alleged that she was assaulted...

An acrylic painting on canvas, “Magic Object #1,”by Douglas Binder displays a voodoo doll from the “Phantasmagraphica: The Early Psychedelic Work of Douglas Binder” exhibit. There were two versions of this piece, one being a drawing named “1st version,” and then the painting which had slight similarities and differences but resulting in the same theme. (Sofia Howell | Northern Star)

Gallery: The Mysterious Dream Suite at the NIU Art Museum

By Sofia Howell, Photojournalist | March 24, 2025

Groups of students eat at Neptune Dining Hall for the 70s Dinner. Neptune Dining Hall hosted a 70s themed dinner on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Northern Star | Sofia Howell)

Gallery: Neptune Hall hosts 1970s themed dinner

By Sofia Howell, Photojournalist | March 23, 2025

Scouts for the Seattle Seahawks, Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns talk amongst each other after watching former linebacker Jaden Dolphin’s 4.78 second 40-yard dash. NFL scouts both ran the drills and watched during NIU’s Pro Day on Monday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: 2025 NFL Draft aspirants show off at Pro Day

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | March 19, 2025

The Islamic Center of DeKalb sits at 801 Normal Road and serves the local Muslim community by providing a place of worship. From Feb. 28 to March 29 Muslims all over the world observe the holy month Ramadan. (Northern Star Media)

Ramadan: How and why it’s observed

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | March 18, 2025

From Feb. 28 to March 29, the month of Ramadan – a holy month and the ninth month in the Islamic calendar – is being observed by Muslims all over the world. It's a time of spiritual reflection and prayer. Halima Osman, the vice president of the...

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