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One of the pigs raised by the family, named Kevin.

That time I… raised six pigs

By Parker Otto | October 4, 2021

During the first lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us took up hobbies. Normal hobbies include bread baking, putting together jigsaw puzzles or knitting. I, however, took care of six pigs for meat production alongside my family. Due to my brother...

Maine senior running back Jordan Rowell tries to evade an NIU tackle late at Huskie Stadium on Sept. 25. Rowell, the native of Elmhurst, had two carries for five yards in his return to Huskie Stadium.

Former Huskie takes in visit home

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | September 26, 2021

DeKALB — Hopping off the bus at Huskie Stadium, the feeling was very different for running back Jordan Rowell than he’s previously felt.  The last time Rowell was in the stadium, he was decorated in red and black as a Huskie. Rowell returned Saturday...

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Chicago.

Top 3 NFL headlines for Sept. 24

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | September 24, 2021

Week three of the NFL season is underway and injuries have caused several teams to scramble for a starting quarterback, including the Chicago Bears. Here’s some of the major news to know before catching the games this weekend. Quarterback injuries...

The NIU football team runs onto the field at Huskie Stadium ahead of their game Sept. 11 against Wyoming.

Huskies close non-conference slate

By James Krause | September 22, 2021

DeKALB — The football team looks to close their non-conference schedule with an even 2-2 record as they host the University of Maine Black Bears at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Huskie Stadium. NIU hopes to use Saturday as a bounce back game after taking...

Chicago Cubs' Willson Contreras reacts after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Milwaukee.

Cubs ponder future without stars

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | September 20, 2021

From flying the “W”  looking like title contenders for years to come with a core of players in their prime or about to hit it. To rebuilding and returning back to lovable losers form only in a span of five years is not what the Cubs organization...

Chicago White Sox's Jose Abreu (79) follows through on a swing during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington Texas, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021.

Sox need surge ahead of playoff run

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | September 20, 2021

With the MLB season coming down to its final weeks, the Chicago White Sox are closing in on winning their first American League Central title since 2008.  The team has their eyes set on bigger prizes with World Series hopes in mind for the ball club....

Taking care of natural hair, especially in the Black community, can be challenging for most. Lifestyle reporter Ariel Morris gives her top products for natural hair.

Top 5 natural hair products

By Ariel Morris, Lifestyle writer | September 20, 2021

Taking care of natural hair, especially in the Black community, can be challenging for most. Some people find it difficult to take care of their hair because they deemed it to be “unmanageable.”As frustrating as it is for many curly girls to find...

The Huskie Marching Band performs at halftime of the NIU/ISU Football Game in 2019 at Huskie Stadium.

NIU High School Band Day to take place Sept. 25

By Northern Star Staff | September 18, 2021

DeKALB — NIU High School Band Day is set to take place Sept. 25, where NIU will provide the opportunity for numerous high school marching bands to perform at halftime with the Huskie Marching Band at the next home game for the NIU football team. The...

The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced Thursday that the unemployment rate fell to 7% in August. 

Illinois unemployment rate falls to 7% in August

By Aidan Bengford | September 17, 2021

DeKALB – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced Thursday in a news release that the unemployment rate fell from 7.1% to 7% in August.  The unemployment rate identifies individuals who are out of work and seeking employment. An...

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Firsthand account: Being involved on/off campus can change your life

By Janyce-Monique Johnson | September 16, 2021

Getting involved on campus has changed my life by giving me enriching experiences, valuable skills and the ability to overcome obstacles. I started my university experience at The University of Texas at El Paso, and my first semester there was very...

Beautiful young brunette woman  touching own face.

Pretty privilege is problematic

By Janyce-Monique Johnson | September 14, 2021

Even though the beauty standard is being challenged every day, the idea that one deserves better treatment and more advantages based solely on their level of attractiveness is still prominent in our society, and it is problematic. I was scrolling through...

DeKalb Fire Department vehicle drives down Lucinda Ave.

DeKalb Fire Department receives grant to increase staffing

By Northern Star Staff | September 14, 2021

DeKALB — On Aug. 31, the Dekalb Fire Department received a $2.7 million federal grant for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response.  The department was awarded the 2020 SAFER grant after the City of DeKalb and DeKalb International Association of Firefighters...