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This will be the 25th annual "Spooktacular" consisting of a free movie, trick-or-treating and more.

25th annual ‘Spooktacular’ to be held downtown DeKalb

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | October 25, 2022

DeKALB –  The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce will be teaming up with the city of DeKalb and its downtown merchants for DeKalb’s 25th annual Spooktacular, according to a press release. Spooktacular is a trick-or-treating event that will be held from...

Students giving a show of hands on Monday afternoon in response to Representative Underwood asking the crowd on their plans to vote before or on election day on Campus. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Congressional incumbent Lauren Underwood rallies on campus

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | October 24, 2022

DeKALB – Early voting began at the Holmes Student Center on Monday and NIU College Democrats hosted a “Party to the Polls” event with guest speakers from the ballot.  Representative Lauren Underwood and NIU professor Dr. Linh Nguyen guest spoke...

Congresswoman Lauren Underwood stands in front of students at NIU's MLK Commons on Oct. 24, 2022. Underwood shows support for the youth vote ahead of midterm elections. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Early voting opens at Holmes, Underwood and Nguyen speak

By Colin Kempsell | October 24, 2022

DeKALB – NIU College Democrats took students on a “Party to the Polls” Monday at the Martin Luther King Commons, joined by special guest speakers Professor Linh Nguyen and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood. The event began at 10 a.m. with members...

If voters want to register to vote in person at polling places they will need a driver's license or another form of ID and a Social Security number.

How to register to vote in the midterm elections

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | October 24, 2022

Voting is a powerful tool that allows the voices of millions of Americans to be heard. As the Nov. 8 midterm elections are fast approaching, here is a guide of things to know before voting. Nationwide midterm elections occur every four years, two years...

Marathon gas station on 218 W Lincoln Hwy with a price of $4.35 per gallon. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Weekly Gas Update: Oct. 24

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 24, 2022

In the past week, the price of gas in Illinois has fallen by 9.8 cents per gallon. This brings the average price to $4.20 per gallon according to Gasbuddy. This price is higher than last month’s by 28.5 cents per gallon. This is higher than the average...

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 of the week

By Kalesia Williams, Sports Reporter | October 24, 2022

DeKALB – Ellington’s Restaurant, a student-run restaurant, will be serving up a hardy meal this Tuesday. The buffet will have Brazilian Chopped Salad (Salada de Palmitas), Corn Bread (Sopa Paraguayan), Venezuelan Rice and Beans with Beef, Colombian...

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

SGA accounts for senators changing majors, new bill

By Evan Mellon, News Reporter | October 23, 2022

The Student Government Association has approved a bill that amends their constitution to account for a senator switching their major. Before the amendment, there were no clear rules as to what would happen if a senator changed majors while in office,...

The training will take place from 9 a.m. to noon in the Holmes Student Center.

Undocumented Ally Training to be held in Holmes Student Center

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 21, 2022

Editor's Note: This training session has reached capacity, according to Sandy Lopez, the director of Undocumented Student Support. Lopez said another training will be held in the spring. The Office of Undocumented Student Support will host training...

Well-o-ween 2022 will offer Halloween themed activities on campus to practice wellness.

Self-care and scare during Well-o-ween 2022

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | October 21, 2022

NIU Mission Wellness is offering Well-o-ween, a week of Halloween themed activities to practice self-care and to partake in the spooky season. Mindfulness and You: Glitter Jars 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24 at the Holmes Student Center Room 306 or virtually,...

Outdoor Adventures is scheduled to host a free Halloween campfire event on Halloween night from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Outdoor Adventures to host Halloween campfire event

By Michael Stoll, Sports Reporter | October 20, 2022

DeKALB – NIU Outdoor Adventures is hosting a Halloween Campfire event from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the West Lagoon. The night will feature many different fall festivities, including a bonfire, scary stories, hot drinks, a costume contest with...

The JYNNEOS vaccine being provided is a two-dose vaccine given under the skin 28 days apart, according to Northwestern Medicine at NIU.

Second monkeypox vaccine clinic to be held on Monday

By Eddie Drinkwine | October 20, 2022

DeKALB – The second monkeypox vaccine clinic will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at the Health Services Building. This clinic will provide the second dose to those who received the first dose at the clinic that took place on Sept. 26. The JYNNEOS...