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Junior medical science lab major Denise Cortez (left) celebrates winning a round of Lotería as Senior biology major Makayla Kies (right) celebrates her win. The Latino Center offered numerous prizes for winning in Lotería such as food, clothing and NIU licensed merchandise. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

NIU Latino Center hosts Lotería game night for students

By Marco Alvarez, Photojournalist | April 12, 2025

The tuggers of Alpha Sigma Phi prepare to pull on the second rope. Alpha Sigma Phi would win the third by advantage after 24 minutes and win the match. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Gallery: Alpha Sigma Phi snags comeback over Sigma Alpha Epsilon

By Ethan Rodriguez, Photo Editor | April 10, 2025

Delta Chi tuggers enter the pit before their match against Phi Kappa Theta. Delta Chi advanced to the semifinals to face the defending champs, Sigma Nu. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Gallery: Delta Chi victorious over Phi Kappa Theta

By Tim Dodge, Social Media Manager | April 9, 2025

A picture of a piece named "Archform Collection (selected)" sits on a pedestal. Shahrazad Motallebi's Code to Cast exhibition is available to the public. (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)

‘Code to Cast’ transforms algorithms into art

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | April 8, 2025

In Shahrzad Motallebi’s “Code to Cast” art exhibition, Montallebi combines ancient metalsmithing traditions with modern technology to create 11 pieces that are influenced by her Iranian heritage. The exhibition was held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m....

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

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...

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

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...

Students put motivational messages in jars as they drink soda floats provided to them. The NIU Campus Activity Board held their Stay-A-Float event as a way to destress students after midterms. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Gallery: CAB hosts event to beat midterm stress for students

By Ethan Rodriguez, Photo Editor | March 6, 2025

Director Andrew Glendening waves to the NIU Wind Ensemble as he enters stage for the start of their Thursday performance. The next School of Music performance in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall will be the NIU Choral Collage Concert on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU Wind Ensemble honored lives lost with performance

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | March 3, 2025

The NIU Wind Ensemble performes "O King from Sinfonia" by Luciano Berio on stage during thier concert. The NIU Wind Ensemble wowed the audience during their performance. (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)

NIU Wind Ensemble wows the crowd during performance

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | February 28, 2025

A Large crowd of DeKalb residents and NIU students came to hear the performance of the NIU Wind Ensemble Thursday evening. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the NIU Wind Ensemble’s instruments left audience members awed during their concert in the Boutell Memorial...

Director Linc Smelser bows at the end of the Arthur D. Montzka Memorial Concert as the audience roars with applause. The Arthur D. Montzka Memorial Concert was named after Arthur Dale Montzka, the first director of the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra after his passing in 2002. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Gallery: Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra hosts its annual memorial concert

By Ethan Rodriguez, Photo Editor | February 23, 2025

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