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 Phi Sigs eats against Phi Kaps in the final round Monday. Phi Sigs closed out the night by causing Phi Kaps to step on the rope, signifying they’re tapping out for the round and awarding Phi Sigs a point. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: 2024 IFC Tugs tournament kicks off

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | April 16, 2024

Kelvin Hawthorne, president of NIU's AMS chapter, stands in front of a weekly forecast. Students and DeKalb residents can expect severe weather Tuesday. (Kelvin Hawthorne | Northern Star/AMS)

Possible severe weather Tuesday

By Kelvin Hawthorne, Meteorologist | April 15, 2024

Those in the DeKalb area can anticipate a tumultuous start to the week as showers and thunderstorms are forecasted from Tuesday through Thursday.  Tuesday poses a risk of severe thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon and evening, with the campus...

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.

The Huskies celebrate a home run hit by sophomore pitcher Danielle Stewart (22) for the first at-bat of the second inning. Stewart has hit four home runs this season, the previous home run was her first grand slam of her career Wednesday at Bradley University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Softball powers past Toledo

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | April 14, 2024

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 8, 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 8, 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.