DeKALB – The Student Government Association approved six new student organizations during its Friday meeting. New organizations are the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Huskie Bass Fishing Team, Aerospace, Society for Advancement of Chicanos and...

DeKALB – Stabbing and slashing are the usual words to describe a violent crime; but at Fencing Club, both of those actions are totally legal and encouraged. The NIU Fencing Club is a group of students who meet from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Recreation...

DeKALB – You’ve got some big paws to fill when you’re not only the face of an entire university but also of every “Go dogs” chant at NIU. As the third in a long line of Missions, the role of NIU's live “Huskie” mascot can seem impossible,...

DeKALB – Send Silence Packing, an exhibit created by Active Minds, showcased stories of those affected by suicide to increase awareness for suicide prevention on Wednesday in the MLK Commons. Jehlad Hickson, an exhibit coordinator for the event,...

DeKALB – John Acardo, an NIU graduate, has taken on the role of chief Human Resources officer. Acardo spoke to the Northern Star about his plans. CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR BACKGROUND? “I'm originally from Rockford. Through my academic...

DeKALB – We’re told a degree will open many doors for us, but it’s another thing to get your foot in the door. NIU Career Services will be hosting the All-Majors Internship and Job Fair from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Convocation Center.  More...

DeKALB – NIU has proposed a sustainability plan to do its part in the efforts to slow the effects of climate change. ​​In 2022, NIU President Lisa Freeman signed the Second Nature President’s Climate Leadership Carbon Commitment. The commitment...

Editor's Note: This title and piece has been revised to confirm that the SGA only appointed 2 Senator positions and the recent bill passed allows for Board of Election members the exception to abstain from reviewing potential candidates if the only affiliation...

DeKALB – At the Starbucks in the Holmes Student Center, students studying near the coffee shop type away on their laptops. To fuel their study sessions, students use caffeine-rich coffee. National Coffee Day celebrates the energizing drink every...

DeKALB – Rubber meets the road when one student organization takes its dreams from the design board to the finish line.   Huskie Motorsports is a student-led organization at NIU that designs and builds functioning Formula-style race cars for competition...

DeKALB – On Tuesday, a student was struck in the head with an arrow. The victim’s friend, in response to the shooting, loosed an arrow into the assailant's chest. Did we mention the arrows had foam tips? The NIU Archery Club held its weekly meeting...