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Princess Angel is a 1-year-old cat and is house-trained.

Tails Pet of the Week: Princess Angel

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | December 4, 2022

DeKALB – Princess Angel, a 1-year-old cat, is this week’s Tails Humane Society’s Pet of the Week. Princess Angel is a medium-sized brown female domestic shorthair mix. She arrived at Tails on Sept. 6, is house-trained and has not been declawed,...

The Student Government Association is located in the Holmes Student Center ground floor in the OASIS space.

SGA distributes $171,000 in unspent funds, $75,000 to CAB

By Evan Mellon, News Reporter | December 4, 2022

DeKALB – The Student Government Association has chosen to allocate $75,000 to the Campus Activities Board. The SGA did not spend the entirety of their funds from last year, meaning that the remaining funds moved over to the current year and are available...

The berimbau comes from Africa and was brought to Brazil during the Transatlantic slave trade.

Upcoming Arcomusical concert, berimbau demonstration at DeKalb Public Library

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | December 2, 2022

DeKALB – Ring in the holidays with a live musical performance by Arcomusical at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 at the DeKalb Public Library post opening hours. Arcomusical is an ensemble dedicated to the berimbau instrument and its music. The berimbau is a...

The gathering will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in Altgeld Hall.

Annual President’s Holiday Gathering to be held Tuesday

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | December 1, 2022

NIU President Lisa Freeman, along with her leadership staff and colleagues, will hold the Annual President’s Holiday Gathering in the Altgeld Hall Auditorium. The event will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday for all faculty and staff. Release...

Joyce DeFauw tries on a graduation cap during a visit to the NIU campus in August.

NIU’s soon-to-be oldest graduate expresses excitement for the future

By Eddie Drinkwine | December 1, 2022

DeKALB – Joyce DeFauw is set to be NIU’s oldest graduate at 90 years old with a bachelor of general studies.  The college experience can be different for many people; some people take longer than the typical four years, and some choose to take...

DeKalb 2022 voter turnout saw decrease from previous midterms

DeKalb 2022 voter turnout saw decrease from previous midterms

By Colin Kempsell | November 30, 2022

DeKALB – 2022’s midterm election saw less voters in DeKalb County than in 2018, a 3.9% decrease in overall midterm turnout. DeKalb County overall had about a 56.4% voter turnout, according to the DeKalb County election results. DeKalb County had...

A pajama themed night-in hosted by CAB, will be held from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday in the Holmes Student Center. All NIU students are welcomed to join.

Holidays come to ‘A Night at Holmes’ on Dec. 1

By Evan Mellon, News Reporter | November 30, 2022

The Northern Illinois University Campus Activities Board will be hosting A Night at Holmes event to celebrate the holidays. A Night at Holmes will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the Holmes Student Center and is open to all NIU students. The event...

NIU President Lisa Freeman and Director of Employee Experience Cathy Doederlein answer questions on stage following the State of the University Address on Nov. 29. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Freeman says NIU’s ‘efforts are yielding results’ in State of the University address

By Colin Kempsell | November 29, 2022

DeKALB – NIU President Lisa Freeman reflected on a year of accomplishments Tuesday in her annual State of the University address, outlining future plans for increased leadership, student success and sustainability projects in her speech. Introduced...

NIU President Lisa Freeman arrives at the podium to begin her State of the University address on Tuesday in the Altgeld Hall Auditorium. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: President Freeman’s ‘State of the University’ address

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | November 29, 2022

DeKALB – NIU President Lisa Freeman delivered the annual State of the University address on Tuesday, followed by a live Q&A for attendees. Read more about Freeman’s address in the Star’s companion piece.

A Sycamore fire engine rests part-way out of the garage as one of the holiday wreaths hangs above at a Sycamore fire station. (Courtesy of Sycamore Fire Department)

Sycamore Fire brings back holiday ‘Red Wreath Program’

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter | November 29, 2022

DeKALB – The Sycamore Fire Department will have their annual firehouse tradition of the Red Wreath Program from Nov. 24 - Jan. 3. During this time, both fire stations one and two will display a wreath on the front of their buildings. Station one is...

‘Women, Life and Freedom’ to discuss women’s struggle for freedom in Iran

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | November 29, 2022

The Presidential Commission on the Status of Women presents, "Women, Life and Freedom."  This presentation will focus on women’s struggle for freedom in Iran. Check-in will be held from 11:30 a.m. to noon, and the program will be held from noon...

Marv, the Tails pet of the week, smiling at the camera by a tree. (Courtesy of Tails Humane Society)

Tails Pet of the Week: Marv

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | November 28, 2022

This week, Tails Humane Society is featuring a 4-year-old dog named Marv as its Pet of the Week.  He is a friendly and loving dog. Marv had a holiday sleepover for Thanksgiving and the family he stayed with had great things to say about him.  They...