By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
| November 6, 2022
NIU PINK will be hosting a drive between Nov. 7 and Nov. 21 to collect feminine and hygiene products. This drive is for a nonprofit organization called I Support The Girls.
I Support The Girls is focused on providing clothing and hygiene products...
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| November 4, 2022
Join Samantha Musyoka-Katia virtually from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday for From CNA to CEO; An Adventure to Kenya, a discussion detailing NIU alum Musyoka-Katia's professional career.
The discussion will be hosted by Sherrill Morris, chair and associate...
DeKALB – This week NIU will celebrate its first-generation Huskies with two events, a luncheon and fireside chat, focused on sharing their stories and gaining a network of support through the campus.
About 55 percent of NIU’s student populace are...
Editor’s note: This article is not sponsored by Robin’s Nest Bookshoppe and is not an endorsement from the Northern Star as an organization.
Robin’s Nest Bookshoppe is an independent bookstore in DeKalb that opened in 2021. The store is owned...
DeKALB – An early vote rally held Wednesday at the Egyptian Theatre brought together supporters of Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville and fans of musician Jeff Tweedy for a night of political speeches and music.
The event began around 7:20 p.m....
A 24-hour Veterans Vigil will be held by the DeKalb County Courthouse from 3:30 p.m. on Friday to 4 p.m. Saturday to honor American veterans and their service.
An opening ceremony for the vigil is open to the public. It will feature guest speakers...
DeKALB – The NIU Police Department received a report from a student about a criminal sexual assault that occurred Thursday evening.
The student reported that the incident took place in a residence hall on the east side of campus.
The suspect...
DeKALB – With daylight saving time coming to an end on November 6, the American Red Cross suggests everyone test their smoke alarms to prevent home fires while turning their clocks back.
To ensure safety, the Red Cross encourages everyone to have...
DeKALB – Congresswoman of Illinois’ 14th congressional district, Lauren Underwood, and Jeff Tweedy, a Grammy award-winning singer and guitarist from the band Wilco, will be holding an early vote rally and concert from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday...
DeKALB – Cooper, a domestic shorthair, is the Tail’s pet of the week. Cooper is a male, ginger cat that just turned four years old two months ago.
He is housetrained and gets along with everyone, including dogs and children. Cooper can be gentle...
By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
| November 1, 2022
The Powerball jackpot grand prize is now at $1.2 billion. If won, it would be the fourth largest lottery jackpot won in U.S. history according to ABC News. The Powerball jackpot rose to $1.2 billion, after the drawing on Oct. 31 had no grand prize winner.
On...
DeKALB — They guard our residence halls and patrol our streets, but you may not know who or what they are. Securitas USA is a private security company hired by the NIU Board of Trustees and arrived on campus on Aug. 15; but why were they hired in the...
