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The NIU Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships is hosting its 2022 Huskie Hack at noon on Nov. 5 in the Duke Ellington Ballroom at the Holmes Student Center.

Huskie Hack 2022 to focus on food sustainability

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 31, 2022

Editor’s note: Raghela Scavuzzo, associate director of food systems development at Illinois Farm Bureau will now be speaking at 4 p.m. instead of Andrew Morgan, President of Local Foods, Chicago. The NIU Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships...

A paramedic stands in the middle of Annie Glidden Road after a reported stabbing, as officers enter Lincoln Tower apartment building on Monday evening at 1100 West Lincoln Highway. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

BREAKING: Stabbing sends two to hospital, suspect located

By Northern Star Staff | October 31, 2022

DeKALB – Police responded to a stabbing on the 1100 block of West Lincoln Highway Monday afternoon.  Two people were injured and transported to Kishwaukee Hospital, according to DeKalb Police. The first left the scene at 3:58 p.m. and the second...

Casey’s Gas Station, 1001 N Annie Glidden Road, prices were $4.19 per gallon for unleaded and diesel was $5.49 per gallon on Oct. 31.

Weekly Gas Update: Oct. 31

By Kalesia Williams, Sports Reporter | October 31, 2022

DeKALB – Gas prices have fallen in the last week after the recent highs last month, according to GasBuddy. GasBuddy price reports that the average Illinois gas prices have decreased by 9.8 cents per gallon averaging $4.10 per gallon today. Around...

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

SGA appoints new student directors to senate

By Evan Mellon, News Reporter | October 30, 2022

The SGA approved a new director of academic affairs as well as a director of community engagement and environmental affairs to the Senate. "The director of academic affairs ... is responsible for monitoring and making recommendations for changes in...

Two buisness people networking at a conference while having a beverage. The "First Impressions Networking Night" will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Capitol Room of the Holmes Student Center. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)

Career Services to host ‘First Impression Networking Night’

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 28, 2022

DeKALB – On Nov. 15 from 6 to 7 p.m. NIU Career Services is hosting a "First Impression Networking Night" in the Capitol Room of the Holmes Student Center.  In this event, students are invited to practice their networking and communication based...

Guest speaker to give lecture on expressing culture through art

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | October 28, 2022

Debra Yepa-Pappan is a visual artist and Native Community Engagement Coordinator at the Field Museum. Yepa-Pappan will be a guest speaker from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 15 in the Regency Room, located in the Holmes Student Center. She will be speaking...

Biden pardons simple marijuana possession charges: A breakdown

By Eddie Drinkwine | October 27, 2022

DeKALB — On Oct. 6, President Joe Biden announced a presidential proclamation that pardons federal convictions for simple marijuana possession. According to the White House, Biden’s pardon will affect approximately 6,500 people, but is that enough? The...

Ellington's Restaurant is ran by students studying Hospitality and Tourism management. Students also studying nutrition and dietetics are involved as well. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Ellington’s Restaurant menu for Nov. 1

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | October 27, 2022

DeKALB – On the menu at Ellington’s Restaurant, is an Asian cuisine buffet. The buffet will include Asian crunch salad with a peanut butter dressing, both beef and vegetable teriyaki, Asian green beans, jasmine rice and black sesame cookies with...

NIU students will be given the opportunity to learn more about the College of Law program and hear from practicing attorneys and a judge.

Latino Resource Center to host NIU College of Law’s Latinx Law Day

By Evan Mellon, News Reporter | October 26, 2022

Latinx Law Day will be held on Nov. 1 at the Latino Resource Center hosted by Northern Illinois University College of Law and the Latinx Law Student Association, giving Latinx students the opportunity to become acquainted with the college’s programs...

Flooding occurred at Patterson Hall East today.

BREAKING: Pipe burst at Patterson Hall East leads to flooding

By Northern Star News Staff | October 26, 2022

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect new information received. The original story has remained untouched. UPDATE (as of 4:55 p.m. Oct. 26) What happened, how Housing Services will fix it An email was sent to the residents of Patterson...

As part of it's ongoing adult lecture series, the Elwood House Museum will be hosting the Black Oral History Project in collaboration with NIU Department of History, Center for Black Studies and the University Libraries, and will take place on Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Elwood House Museum in DeKalb. (Photo courtesy of the DeKalb County History Center)

Ellwood House Museum to host Black Oral History event

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | October 25, 2022

DeKALB – The Ellwood House Museum Visitor’s Center, located at 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, will host November’s Brown Bag/Local Lore program on Nov. 3 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. This program is free of charge and is open to the public.  The DeKalb...

Chief is looking for his forever home.

Tails Pet of the Week: Chief

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | October 25, 2022

DeKALB – This week’s Tails pet of the week is named Chief. He is a small mixed breed that is just under 3-years-old who loves to snuggle.  This 21lb pup is looking for a quiet home filled with love and preferably without kids. Chief also loves...