DeKALB – The cookie scene in DeKalb just got fierce with the sneak peak of a Crumbl Cookie store “coming soon” sign appearing in the college town. The formerly empty property on 2564 Sycamore Road, between the GameStop and the Westside Children's...

DeKALB – Students and staff will need to keep their eyes on the road as closures and upcoming construction may waylay their schedule. Barricades were set up Aug. 17 on Normal Road between Lucinda Avenue and West Locust Street. Closure of Normal is...

DeKALB – NIU Housing and Residential Services as well as volunteers were able to beat the heat and help move in NIU’s incoming residents. During NIU’s move in, from Aug. 23 to Aug. 27, a late summer heat wave hit DeKalb, reaching a high of 95...

DeKALB – DeKalb’s only wine bar and retail wine establishment will soon be opening in the downtown area. Class VI, 214 E. Lincoln Highway, will have classic cocktails, a big wine selection including International and California wines, and beer...

DeKALB – Since Neptune Hall North closed its doors in Spring 2020, its entrance has stood vacant in the center of campus, but come Fall 2023, NIU will be opening the residence hall’s doors once again. “Housing and Residential Services is reopening...

DeKALB – Cole Hensley was named the Student Government Association’s speaker of the Senate with a vote of 11 to 6 against interim Speaker Debbie Allen. Hensley advocated for more disciplined leadership in his speech where he said he would hold...

DeKALB – The Student Government Association has continuously failed to upload minutes and agendas for every SGA meeting online to Huskie Hub, violating the Open Meetings Act. The Northern Star became aware of this on April 11 and April 18 when attempting...

DeKALB – The comforting warmth of the sun helped to fuel the work of the NIU Cares volunteers, but the ear-to-ear smiles are what shined the most during the day of service. The NIU Cares Day of Service is a campus-wide event that happens in April....

DeKALB – In light of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, survivors of sexual and domestic violence gathered in protest of sexual violence at the Egyptian Theatre Monday. With a crowd of over 40 people, the Take Back the Night event presented by Safe...

DeKALB – During Saturday’s storm, another electrifying manifestation occurred as eight Black student organizations exhibited what they could do. At 8 p.m. April 15 at the Carl Sandburg Auditorium, an audience gathered to witness Rep Yo Org, a showcase...

DeKALB – “Undocumented and unafraid!” were the words chanted during DREAM Action NIU’s 10th annual Coming Out of the Shadows event to encourage fearlessness and strength for undocumented students. DREAM Action NIU is a student-led organization...

DeKALB – The ENGL 203 course has been incorporating innovative changes to its research project for years. This year’s projects are no different, but the students are taking an active shift to go beyond just a good grade. NIU’s annual Showcase...