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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

A boat sits docked on bayou of Vermillonville in Louisiana.

That time I…faced an apex predator

By Jack Baudoin, Columnist | March 22, 2021

Going to your local seafood restaurant and ordering some subpar crab legs is the closest most people get to crabs in Illinois. In Cajun country, where my dad grew up, people like to catch their own crabs. Being the son of a Cajun boy myself, this is how...

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of March 21

By Northern Star Staff | March 21, 2021

Monday Huskies Thank Women: The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center is celebrating women in our everyday lives throughout the month of March. Share an image of a woman you want to celebrate and stage @NIU_GSRC on Instagram or on Facebook. #UpForAChallenge...

Graphic of a shadow of a man silencing a distraught woman by shushing her.

Watching abusers’ content supports abuse culture

By Mikayla Magdziarz, Columnist | March 18, 2021

It can be uncomfortable to separate art from the artist, especially in circumstances where the artist has a history or allegations of committing domestic or sexual abuse. Although it may be difficult to understand how we feel when examining art made by...

One person holds a sign and another holds a megaphone. They both stand next to an image with the "no" symbol surrounding an unidentified figure, supporting their cancellation.

Cancel culture has gone too far

By Jack Baudoin, Columnist | March 17, 2021

Every day it seems there is a new person that has been “canceled” and cast out of social or professional circles either online or in person; however, cancel culture has become too broad recently, and it is being misused to cancel people who do not...

No additional COVID-19 cases, 4 students recover.

No additional COVID-19 cases, 4 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | March 16, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that no additional students and employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and four students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Tuesday, eight students and four employees are currently...

Senior middle blocker Kennedy Wallace and Junior setter Grace Balensiefer await an opponent's attack Oct. 25, 2019.

Huskies split weekend series with Bulls

By Waleed Alamleh, Reporter | March 14, 2021

DeKALB — The volleyball team took on the University at Buffalo Bulls Friday and Saturday for a two-match conference matchup. The Huskies, with a record of 6-8, looked to improve their standings in the Mid-American Conference with the MAC tournament...

A white chicken roams some grass in the sun.

Allow backyard chickens in DeKalb

By Aidan Bengford, Columnist | March 13, 2021

***Editor's note: The columnist is part of Sunrise DeKalb, which is the organization that advocated for backyard chickens and is partially responsible for the advisory referendum on the issue***  DeKalb County should allow its community members to...

Graphic of coronavirus floats inside box

COVID-19 case decrease no excuse to ignore protocols

By Jack Baudoin, Columnist | March 10, 2021

There has been a decrease in COVID-19 cases in the state recently as vaccines continue to be distributed, but this amazing development does not mean people should become any more relaxed in following COVID-19 protocols. On March 8, Chicago saw an all...

Sunshine streams through a cloud covered sky.

Weekly weather update for March 8

By Brandon Montemayor, Reporter | March 8, 2021

DeKALB — The week of March 8 is going to be sunny with temperatures decreasing and a chance for rain. Forecast data was provided by the National Weather Service.    Monday Monday will be partly sunny, with a high near 54 degrees. There...

Fill in the blank: What I've been bingeing during COVID-19 is...

Fill in the blank: What I’ve been bingeing during COVID-19 is…

By Opinion Staff, Columnists | March 7, 2021

What I've been bingeing during COVID-19 is...   ...The "Assassin’s Creed" videogame series  Jack Baudoin | Columnist There are two things I have a deep love for: history and video games. Thankfully, there is a series with over 12 entries...

Students make most of experience despite pandemic

Students make most of experience despite pandemic

By Mikayla Magdziarz, Columnist | March 4, 2021

It’s been difficult for all students to get the full college experience through a computer screen during the pandemic. Whether students return to campus next semester or not, I don’t want to have any regrets about how I spent my time in college.  It’s...

Tea, coffee and energy drinks contain varying levels of caffeine, a stimulant that triggers mental alertness.

Center for Commuter Assistance to host virtual coffee hour

By Northern Star Staff | March 3, 2021

DeKALB -- The Center for Commuter Assistance will host a virtual coffee event  “Virtual Coffee Chats”  through Microsoft Teams from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Thursday starting March 4 till April 15.  Students are encouraged to attend, bring coffee,...

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