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Speaker Cole Hensley speaks at Friday’s State of the SGA Address. Hensley noted the SGA’s approval of 22 organizations this year as one of their achievements. (Michael Mollsen | Northern Star)

First State of the SGA, No attendees

By Michael Mollsen, Written Managing Editor | February 5, 2024

DeKALB – The Student Government Associations’s 8 minute and 35 second long State of the SGA Address took place Friday, where the SGA expressed some of their achievements to no students. The State of the SGA, according to their one Instagram post,...

Gustavo Casas (from left), Gabrielle Foreman, Tayyaba Ali and Shazor Kahn sit at a table while Ali gives a thumbs up to a person in the audience. The Young Trailblazers Panel brought four Generation Z CEO’s and entrepreneurs to talk to NIU students about their paths to success. (Gabby Crabtree | Northern Star)

Gen Z entrepreneur panelists talk inspiration, experience

By Gabby Crabtree, News Editor | February 2, 2024

DeKALB – The Young Trailblazers Panel brought four young CEOs and founders of businesses and non profit organizations to speak to NIU students about entrepreneurship and following their passions.  THE PANEL The panel took place from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m....

An individual holds a pink pencil as they draw an anime character. NIUs Anime Association meets 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in Stevens Building 170A. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

NIU Anime Association offers free snacks, games, anime

By Gabby Crabtree and Nolan Morrissey | February 2, 2024

DeKALB – “Kiss Him, Not Me” and “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” are two anime being shown with the Anime Association this semester. NIU’s Anime Association meets from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Stevens Building 170A.  The...

A road closed sign sits surrounded by snow. University Council at 3 p.m. Jan. 31 discussed 10-day enrollment and the Normal Road closure. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Spring enrollment sees minimal changes

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | January 31, 2024

DeKALB – NIU’s 10-day enrollment report made small impacts at the University Council meeting Wednesday.  Interim Executive Vice President and Provost Laurie Eilish-Piper in place of President Lisa Freeman shared the enrollment statistics for the...

McKenna O’Donnell, a junior mechanical engineering major, plays Overwatch on Wednesday in the Esports Arena. NASCAR Chicago Street Race is partnering with NIU Esports to put on the Rocket League Rev Up Saturday. (Josephine Dunmore | Northern Star)

Gearing up for the Rocket League Rev Up

By Gabby Crabtree, News Editor | January 31, 2024

DeKALB – Buckle up for Rocket League, Chicago Street Race simulators, a NASCAR pace car, Matt Bussa and prizes from Chicago Street Race which are all coming to NIU.  NIU ESports is partnering with NASCAR Chicago Street Race from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday...

Nick Newman (from left), Rachel Farrell, Julie Jesmer, Steve Honeywell, Zachary Harrelson, Brianne Harrelson, James Carlin and Clare Kron smile at the camera presenting a P.R.I.D.E. award. The Harrelsons Bikes for Causes non-profit group was one of three groups awarded Jan. 4. (Courtesy of the City of DeKalb)

Dekalb’s CEC honors P.R.I.D.E. award winners 

By Nolan Morrissey, News Reporter | January 31, 2024

The 2023 Prestigious P.R.I.D.E. – People Responsible for Improving DeKalb’s Environment –  awards were given out to three groups who have proven to help and restore give back to the DeKalb community. The awards were presented during the DeKalb’s...

A copy of “Cassell’s New Latin Dictionary” sits on the top shelf in the language and literature section on the third floor of Founder’s Memorial Library. Latin was last taught at NIU in the spring of 2022. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

NIU confirms retired languages: Latin and Chinese

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | January 30, 2024

DeKALB – Latin is often thought of as a dead language due to its limited usage in the 21st century, but at NIU Latin has been dead for two years. While it still makes its appearances in classic literature and medical and law terminology, Google adds...

The “Huskie Pride” sculpture sits atop wet sidewalk on a foggy afternoon in the MLK commons. NIU recently received a grant from the federal government to provide free mental health training too small businesses. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU offers free mental health training for small businesses

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon and Gabby Crabtree | January 30, 2024

DeKALB – The U.S. Department of Labor granted $158,531 to NIU for training focused on mental health and suicide prevention in the workplace. The $158,531 Susan Harwood grant is going toward training through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...

A person uses a gas pump to fuel a car. The average gas price in Illinois rose from $3.03 in December 2023 to $3.19 in January 2024. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

Gas prices steadily rising in Illinois

By Kayla Martin, News Reporter | January 30, 2024

The average cost per gallon of gas in the United States has risen 4.5 cents in the past week, bringing the national average to $3.07.  In Illinois, gas prices have risen 16 cents higher in January compared to December 2023, rising from $3.03 to $3.19...

Students sit and watch a presentation given during an Association of Black Psychologists meeting. ABPSI meets weekly and discusses different topics around the world involving the black community. (Kayla Martin | Northern Star)

Student organization discusses topics in Black community

By Kayla Martin, News Reporter | January 30, 2024

DeKALB – The Association of Black Psychologists, a student-led organization run through the NIU department of Psychology, allows members to meet once a week to talk about current topics and events happening around the world involving the Black community.  ABPSI,...

A participant in a Polar Plunge stands soaked in water. At 10 a.m. on Feb 17 at Huskie Stadium, the Special Olympics are hosting a Polar Plunge event where people will dive into a pool of water. (Courtesy of Special Olympics)

Special Olympics to bring Polar Plunge to NIU

By Gabby Crabtree, News Editor | January 30, 2024

DeKALB - Jumping into a cold tub of water in the middle of February sounds like a dare, but the Special Olympics challenges NIU students to participate in a Polar Plunge. At 10 a.m Saturday, Feb. 17 in the Huskie Stadium, the Special Olympics will host...

Three students stand at a podium talking and gesturing. The Student Government Association met at 2 p.m on Jan. 26 where they appointed a new director of academic affairs, gave seven organizations recognition and a senator violated the University Student Conduct policy. (Northern Star Graphic)

SGA recognizes seven student organizations

By Michael Mollsen, Written Managing Editor | January 29, 2024

DeKALB – In the Student Government Association’s first senate meeting of the year, the senate granted recognition to seven student organizations. SEVEN NEW STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS RECOGNIZED “Some of these orgs are from last semester, some of them...