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A hand holds a 2024 Best of DeKalb print edition over a table. Pick up your own copy in the news stands around campus. (Anna Scanlan | Northern Star)

Virtual Best of DeKalb

By Anna Scanlan, Digital Managing Editor | March 27, 2024

The first episode in the Virtual Best of DeKalb series features the Founders Memorial Library, Culver's and Sigma Nu. For more information on the Best of DeKalb 2024 awards, pick up a print edition from the news stands on campus.

The NIU softball team runs out from the dugout after the NIU batter lineup was announced. The first home game saw a periodic cold drizzle until the last out of the final inning Tuesday, when the rain picked up substantially. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Softball struggles in home opener

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | March 26, 2024

Brynn Krug (left) and Sarah Rose sit in the Northern Star podcast room. The two discuss recent events in recent popular culture including Kate Middleton's disappearance from the public eye. (Bryn Krug | Northern Star)

Kate Middleton’s absence, ‘Quiet on Set’

By Brynn Krug and Sarah Rose | March 25, 2024

This week’s episode of the trend discusses Kate Middleton’s absence from the media, the “Quiet on Set” docuseries and “GUTS (spilled).”

Assistant Appellate Defender Maria A. Harrigan speaks to the Illinois Supreme Court Justices during the People v. Flournoy arguments. In People v. Flournoy, the defendant was convicted of first-degree murder in 1991 but argued there was new evidence and wanted to move towards a new trial. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Illinois Supreme Court hears arguments at NIU

By Tim Dodge, Social Media Manager | March 21, 2024

Editor’s note: This piece has been updated to correct an error where Marshall of the Illinois Supreme Court Don Larson was improperly identified as  Marshall James Cimarossa, who was not present at the event. DeKALB –The Illinois Supreme Court...

Quick wind gusts and cold temperatures cause first-year health sciences major Janiyah Pollard to bundle up and block the wind. Tuesday saw a clear sky occasionally disrupted with the wispy cirrus clouds following the easterly winds. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies return to campus in a breeze

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | March 19, 2024

Ethan Gonzales (left) and Lucas Didier sit in the Northern Star conference room during a sports budget. The Northern Star sports section covers NIU athletic events and sports in the Northern Illinois area. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

Meet the Northern Star | Sports

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | March 18, 2024

From Football to track and field, the Northern Star sports section digs into what makes a winning story. Want to be a member of the team? Sign up for the sports section to knock one out of the park. Apply here: https://northernstar.info/apply-to-the-northern-star/ 

The Egyptian Theatre stage as seen from the second balcony seats. The Egyptian Theatre hosts film and live entertainment events in downtown DeKalb. (Debbie Allen | Northern Star)

Inside The Egyptian Theatre

By Debbie Allen and Joseph Howerton | March 18, 2024

The Egyptian Theatre, located in downtown DeKalb, stands as both a historical landmark in the community and host to a variety of entertainment. Jeanine Holcomb shares some of the 94-year-old theatre's history, it operations and meaning to the community.