DeKALB – The chant “undocumented, unafraid” was heard throughout MLK Commons at NIU’s annual Coming Out of the Shadows event on Wednesday. Coming Out of the Shadows gives NIU’s undocumented students and allies a chance to unite on campus...

DeKALB – Utilizing the three clues published by the Northern Star each morning this week, Caroline Menzer, a junior political science major, found the Northern Star Treasure Hunt paperweight hidden in the awning of the now-closed Northern Television...

DeKALB – The Northern Star has begun a partnership with NIU’s chapter of the American Meteorological Society to produce weekly forecasts each Monday.  Founded in 1971, AMS is a student organization recognized by the Department of Earth, Atmosphere...

DeKALB – Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the CDC, but the real mastermind behind these cardiovascular diseases is blood clots. Jifu Tan, an assistant professor for the Department of Mechanical...

DeKALB – The information in this report is compiled from the NIU Police Department’s Daily Crime Log. Any case defined as “unfounded” was not included in this list. Any “closed by exception” case is closed due to circumstances outside the...

DeKALB – The DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport will train pilots and potentially house an extended campus of the Illinois Aviation Academy with the City Council’s approval of a “Specialized Aviation Service Operation” agreement. The City Council...

Editor’s note: This article will be updated daily from April 8 to April 12 to include the latest treasure hunt clues. The Northern Star’s annual spring treasure hunt will begin Monday. Look for the Northern Star paperweight somewhere on campus....

DeKALB – Following the Student Government Association Senate’s controversial attempt to appoint two new justices last week, two new constitutional bills were read at Friday’s meeting that could impact the process of appointment and selection for...

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...