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Exploring Aspects of War Through Visual Arts (review to be posted 11/18)

By Naj Edwards | November 4, 2019

The NIU Art Museum has an exhibit that explores war through a visual lens.This exhibit can be found at Altgeld Hall, 595 College Ave., on the first floor.The display has been up since Aug. 27 and dates have been extended through Nov. 13. The next upcoming...

Gas Price Update for Oct. 30

By Northern Star Staff | October 30, 2019

The average gasoline price in DeKalb County at 1:35 p.m. Wednesday was $2.59 per gallon, according to gasbuddy.com. This price is a decrease of 1 cent from Oct. 23's average of $2.60.The state average at 1:35 p.m. Wednesday was $2.62, which is a decrease...

University to host open house

By Quentin Wilson | October 28, 2019

DeKALB — NIU will host the second open house of the school year Monday, Nov. 11.Potential students will be given a chance to learn more about the university's organizations, courses and services. Visitors will get a chance to greet and ask questions...

Welch at his best as Huskies win away game at West Virginia

Welch at his best as Huskies win away game at West Virginia

By Araya Benegas | October 19, 2019

Senior midfielder Ethan Pitre (left) junior midfielder Alex Welch, sophomore forward Miguel Maynez Jr and sophomore forward Nick Markanich watch as Welch approaches a loose ball Oct. 12 during an eventual 2-1 loss to Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville at the Soccer and Track and Field Complex.

Stipend raised for graduate students

By Northern Star Staff | October 15, 2019

The stipend was raised Aug. 16 to $1500 according to a FOIA submitted in March.This is great news because graduate assistants aren't given enough credit for the work they do. Not only do they have their own homework and coursework to do, they also help...

Pizza Pro's Dine-In Specials

Pizza Pro’s Dine-In Specials

October 11, 2019

Dine-In SpecialsMondayTake 25% Off any Pizza. For drink specials, we have $2.50 Cruzan, $2.50 Captain & $2.50 Smirnoff Mixers.TuesdayGet a 10” One-Topping Pizza for $6. At the bar, we have $2.50 Domestic Bottles, $2.50 Jim Beam and $2.50 Bacardi...

Hometown Sports Bar & Grill's Specials image

Hometown Sports Bar & Grill’s Specials

October 11, 2019

"Hometown Specials"Happy Hour 4 to 6 pm Monday - Saturday$2 buck domestic drafts,well drinks and tall boysMonday1/2 Price apps, .60 cent wingsAll Day(dine in only select items)$3.00 Drafts, Your choice, $3.00 JamesonTuesdayTaco Tuesday$1.25 (dine in...

Pet of the week: Tacrisco

Pet of the week: Tacrisco

By Courtesy Amy Carter | September 24, 2019

Owner:JaneName: Tacrisco or Mr. "T" Type of animal: Guinea PigFavorite Treat:VeggiesFavorite Activity: standing on his houseTraits: Cute, Cuddly, Gentle, Friendly, Energetic

Anti-Brexit campaigner Gina Miller (middle), Thursday arrives at The Supreme Court in London, Thursday. The Supreme Court is set to decide whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson broke the law when he suspended Parliament Sept. 9, sending lawmakers home until Oct. 14 — just over two weeks before the U.K. is due to leave the European Union.

Britain Brexit

By Associated Press | September 23, 2019

Anti-Brexit campaigner Gina Miller (middle), Thursday arrives at The Supreme Court in London, Thursday. The Supreme Court is set to decide whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson broke the law when he suspended Parliament Sept. 9, sending lawmakers home...

APTOPIX Election 2020 Debate

APTOPIX Election 2020 Debate

By Eric Gay | September 20, 2019

From left, Democratic presidential candidates Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif.,...

Women’s soccer ties at home

By Marcel Carrasco | September 2, 2019

DeKALB — Three goals and an assist Friday from sophomore midfielder Trudy Quidzinski led the Huskies to their highest-scoring game since 2016 when they defeated Central Michigan University 4-0. Although Quidzinski had herself a game, NIU tied the University...

Starting quarterback will remain unknown until Saturday's home opener

Starting quarterback will remain unknown until Saturday’s home opener

By Araya Benegas | August 29, 2019

Senior quarterback Ross Bowers sets his feet and looks downfield for his target during Wednesday's practice. “It was a blessing in disguise,” Bowers said. “The majority of people who transfer, I’d assume, leave with some type of bitterness or...