DeKALB – The moon will pass in between the Earth and the Sun, block the Sun from shining and create a dark, night-like atmosphere on the Earth Monday during the total eclipse.  The eclipse will be 91.64% visible in DeKalb. The start of the eclipse...

DeKALB – Student Wellness has organized an entire week of events dedicated to wellness programming, mindfulness and relaxation for NIU students. From April 8 to April 12, Starbucks will offer a Lavender Green Tea Lemonade. The Huskie Den will offer...

DeKALB – Kesem will host its annual Make the Magic Gala Saturday to raise money for its organization through a dinner and silent auction. From 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Hopkins Park Shelter, the sixth annual Kesem Make the Magic Gala will take place...

DeKALB – The Student Government Association announced election winners eight days after voting closed. The election had the most votes in over 10 years with 1,999 students voting, according to Deputy Speaker Chris English. PRESIDENT  Ja’kobe...

DeKALB –  The “NIU United” ticket will not be punished after the Student Government Association Supreme Court overturned two sanctions that formerly accused members of the ticket of bribery and improper campaigning. The cases were back-to-back...

DeKALB – The Student Government Association announced Wednesday at the University Council meeting that election results should be released late Thursday night.  The SGA elections had 1,999 votes total, according to Deputy Speaker Chris English.  At...

DeKALB – The Sigma Lambda Beta fraternity is hosting a “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 4 in the MLK Commons. The Latino-based fraternity wants to bring awareness to gender inequality and toxic masculinity, where participants...

DeKALB – Laurie Elish-Piper is the executive vice president and provost at NIU, she spoke to the Northern Star about her experience at the university.    HOW DID YOU ORIGINALLY FIND YOURSELF IN THE ROLE OF THE INTERIM EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT...

Editor's note: Food Truck Wednesday has been canceled for Wednesday due to weather. The event will resume 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 10. DeKALB – Hot meals and cool treats are rolling back to Northern Illinois University with the return of Food Truck...

DeKALB – At Friday’s SGA senate meeting, Sergeant-At-Arms Niko Bereolos announced that results from the SGA election would remain sealed until all sanctions are ruled upon by the SGA Supreme Court. Currently, there are two appeals pending. The...

DeKALB – NIU students gathered to watch multiple performances of slam poetry, modeling, painting, dancing and roller skating on Thursday to honor Women’s History Month. Four Poets, One Mic put on the Women’s History Month Showcase at 7 p.m. in...

DeKALB – Courtney Hughes is a professor of public health at NIU and is the faculty athletics representative. Hughes spoke to the Northern Star about her role at NIU and being awarded the 2024 Mid-American Conference Outstanding Faculty Award for Student...