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Cooking With the Star: Four-cheese mac and cheese

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | November 18, 2024

Mac and cheese: a crowd pleasing pasta staple. Whether you need a Thanksgiving side dish or just want to enjoy a cheesy meal, this dish is sure to hit the spot. MAC AND CHEESE Prep time: 25 to 30 minutes Serves 4 to 6 people INGREDIENTS 3...

Cooking With the Star: Ukrainian garden salad

By Sofia Didenko and Brynn Krug | November 12, 2024

On a hot summer day in Ukraine, you might find someone tending their garden, harvesting tomatoes, cucumbers and plenty of dill to make a simple yet beloved summer dish: a garden salad. With Ukraine's fertile soil, it's no surprise that gardening is...

A husky walks alongside the Barsema Alumni and Visitor’s Center. As the general elections is still underway, it is a reminder that it is still not too late for students to vote. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

Election Day in DeKalb: Afternoon scene

By Ryan Day, Assistant Video Editor | November 5, 2024

What issue is most important in this election? Voters reflect on what political issue is most important for them to consider when casting their vote.

A vehicle is seen in front of the Westminster church with “vote here” signage taped to the side of it. With today being the presidential election, residents are finding resourceful ways to get others to vote. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

Election Day in DeKalb: Morning scene

By Ryan Day, Assistant Video Editor | November 5, 2024

Why are you voting? Voters reflected on why they headed out to the polls this morning.

Cooking With the Star: Sour candy grapes

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | October 23, 2024

These sour candy grapes, served fresh or frozen, make an easy tart treat.  Whether you’re looking for a sour snack or a dish for a fun party, these will be sure to hit the spot. SOUR CANDY GRAPES: Prep time: 5 minutes Serves 5 to 10 people INGREDIENTS 2...

Senior news reporter Rachel Cormier poses with the NIU Huskie salute. Cormier gave a recap of the biggest stories the Northern Star has covered in the spring 2024 semester. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

A look back at NIU news during spring 2024

By Joseph Howerton and Rachel Cormier | May 5, 2024

A lot has happened this past Spring, do you remember? Here's a look back on the biggest news to happen to NIU this past semester.

A group of protestors hold signs and chant. Students for Justice in Palestine led a protest through NIU's campus to Altgeld Hall. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

Student protesters call on NIU to disclose and divest from Israel

Correction: This video was taken down at 12:00 p.m. and reuploaded to remove incorrect information, according to a statement from NIU, regarding an alleged meeting between NIU representatives and Pro-Palestine protesters. In Students for Justice in...

Colored in flowers and butterflies hang on a wall at the offices of Safe Passage. In sexual assault, the butterfly is a symbol for change and how a person's story never ends. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

Offering Safe Passage to Those in Need

By Joseph Howerton and Ria Pathak | May 1, 2024

Safe Passage of DeKalb offers various services from counseling, advocacy and shelter to victims of domestic and sexual assault. Beth Ganion of Safe Passage shares the organization's mission, its success this past month and how others can help victims...

Tom Tumminaro (from left), Suzanna Strangmeier and Jeanne Baxter unload several bags of potatoes. The Huskie Food Pantry requires volunteers to unload, sort and shelf theor donated materials. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

Inside the Huskie Food Pantry

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | April 28, 2024

The Huskie Food Pantry stands as an institution to distribute food and groceries to those in NIU who need it. Members of NIU's Student Success center give us a tour of bringing food to the pantry to your plate.

A graphic hangs over Angelina Padilla-Tompkins sitting at a desk in the Northern Star. The Northern Star Top Editors oversee all written and digital content published by the Northern Star. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

Meet the Northern Star | Top Editors

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | April 24, 2024

Overseeing the operations of the Northern Star newspaper are the Top Editors. From written pieces to digital posts, the Top Editors oversee every story to make sure its fit for the presses. Want learn or hone your writing, investigative and creative...

A pair of trees with faces and an owl carved into them stand in the woods. Prairie Park offers man-made and natural picturesque scenes. (Ro Hong | Northern Star)

Prairie Park offers peaceful beauty

By Ro Hong, Photojournalist | April 22, 2024

There will be times when DeKalb gets too small, and you’ll run into people you know everywhere you go, eat at the same restaurants repeatedly and everything will feel muted.    However, there is a beautiful place near the East Lagoon that...

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...