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Senior guard Jayden Marable (3) scans the court on offense during the fourth quarter. The Huskies got within 4 points of their opponents twice in the final three minutes of the third quarter, but Bowling Green pulled away in the final quarter, shooting 80%. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies pack in for weekend basketball doubleheader

By Tim Dodge and Ryanne Sandifer | February 27, 2024

DeKALB – NIU hosted its “Cram the Convo” doubleheader Saturday, featuring women’s basketball against the Bowling Green Falcons followed by men’s basketball’s match against the Ohio University Bobcats. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL MEN'S BASKETBALL

Lo' (from left), the main performer of Four Poets One Mic, is surprised with a painting of their logo as a gift from Chakra Da Kid and Darius Jackson. The painting was created by Cheyene Hoerr, a professional mixed-media artist. (Zahra Yousif | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: ‘Four Poets’ animate Egyptian Theatre crowd

By Zahra Yousif, Photojournalist | February 26, 2024

DeKALB – Poetry collective Four Poets One Mic hosted a performance Thursday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second Street. The event featured a screening of the film, "Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975." The collective hosted the event in collaboration...

UIC College Prep Wind Ensemble, directed by Justin Boyd, performs second to last after Normal’s Wind Symphony. UIC College Prep’s four music selections were “Fanfare and Fireworks” by Brain Balmages, “Andalucía” by Victor López, “Chorale Elaga’nt” by Elena Lucas and “Escape from Thunder Mountain” by Scott Watson. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: NIU hosts 13th annual Concert Band Festival

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | February 25, 2024

DeKALB – 12 middle school and high school bands from across Northern Illinois took to the stage Friday for a concert band festival at Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building. The yearly event, hosted by NIU, is held in partnership with...

Sycamore resident Steve Holliday takes his first sip of his margarita from Rosita’s, located at 642 E. Lincoln Highway. Rosita’s sells Mexican food along with a selection of alcoholic beverages. (Gabby Crabtree | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: DeKalb celebrates ‘National Margarita Day’

By Gabby Crabtree and Sean Reed | February 23, 2024

DeKALB – Tequila! “National Margarita Day” was celebrated across the country Thursday, including right in DeKalb. Margaritas were on special at multiple restaurants for the day, with many patrons packing in to restaurants for a glass or pitcher...

NIU President Lisa Freeman (left) and family members of victims of the 2008 Valentine’s Day shooting stand near the memorial garden during a moment of silence Wednesday. The garden features a sculpture by Bruce A. Niemi titled “Remembered,” which was installed in October 2009. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Moving Forward, Together 16 years after NIU shooting

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | February 14, 2024

Editor’s note: This gallery has been updated as of 3:15 p.m. Thursday to correct an error in which Charlotte and Lawrence Gehant were incorrectly identified as Laurel and Joe Dubowski, who did not attend the event. DeKALB – NIU hosted a vigil for...

Redshirt Sophomore wrestler Ricardo Salinas (left) holds down Lock Haven junior wrestler Tyler Stoltzfus. Salinas was able to score four points, but lost by decision by seven points. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Wrestling and Gymnastics score big at annual ‘Beauty and the Beast’ meet

By Tim Dodge and Totus Tuus Keely | February 11, 2024

  GYMNASTICS PLACES SECOND     WRESTLING CONTINUES WIN STREAK