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Cartoonist Isaac Trusty illustrates Jack Arends Hall, School of Art and Design in five different styles, showing the many dimensions there are to art students and their work.

Visual art students deserve our attention

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor | April 19, 2023

Stepping into NIU’s School of Art and Design building for the first time feels a bit like stepping into a miniature wonderland. Paintings and sketches of all colors adorn the walls; and curious statues, spectacular displays or sculpted characters...

(From left) University Advisory Committee member Brad Cripe, Administrative Assistant Pat Erickson, University Council Chair and NIU associate professor Ismael Montana and NIU President Lisa Freeman sit at the council table during the University Council meeting Tuesday. (Christian Quevedo | Northern Star)

University Council discuss plans to introduce AI, virtual reality to classrooms

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | April 10, 2023

DeKALB – New technology may be introduced to NIU classrooms in the upcoming years following the University Council meeting addressing Gov. J.B. Priztker’s proposed budget for Illinois universities.  BUDGET UPDATE While addressing the budget update,...

Junior Cheng En Tsai returns a serve from his opponent Friday afternoon. The University of Toledo Rockets defeated the Huskies 4-3. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Men’s tennis falls to Toledo in tight contest

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | April 8, 2023

DeKALB – The NIU men’s tennis team was defeated in a close battle 4-3 Friday afternoon against the University of Toledo Rockets.  SINGLES The Rockets put the first singles points on the board when junior Pawit Sornlaksup defeated NIU junior Cheng...

Eastern Michigan sophomore guard Emoni Bates (21) approaches NIU sophomore guard Zarique Nutter (2) as he passes the ball down the court during the afternoon game on Friday at the NIU Convocation Center. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Huskies trounce Eastern Michigan on senior day

By Ethan Gonzales, Sports Editor | March 3, 2023

DeKALB – Five Huskies scored in double digits to push NIU men’s basketball past Eastern Michigan University with an 85-66 senior day victory. NIU honored four seniors in Friday’s contest. Senior guards Drew Wiemers, Kaleb Thornton and Darweshi...

Kila Lord Cassidy, from left, director Sebastian Lelio and Florence Pugh pose for photographers upon arrival for the premiere of the film The Wonder during the 2022 BFI London Film Festival in London, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

‘The Wonder,’ a compelling film that encapsulates what a historical drama should be

By Sarah Rose, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | December 4, 2022

Netflix’s new movie “The Wonder” will leave fans wondering what they just watched. Sebastián Lelio directs an emotional, psychological drama film that explores the power of a story. Set in 1862, the movie follows an English nurse named Elizabeth...

The Celebration Chorale will perform a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, 317 N. Fourth St. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Ring in the holiday cheer this weekend with Ellwood House holiday tours, Christmas concert

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | November 30, 2022

Kick-off December right by ringing in the holiday cheer this weekend. Throughout DeKalb, holiday-themed events will be taking place. SANTA VISITS IN DEKALB  Santa Claus will be visiting downtown DeKalb from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. The visit...

(L-R): Amy Adams as Giselle and Maya Rudolph as Malvina Monroe in Disneys live-action DISENCHANTED, exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Jonathan Hession. © 2022 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

‘Disenchanted’ enchants audience with mix of magic and music

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | November 28, 2022

Music and magic collide in "Disenchanted," a charming tale full of wonder and whimsical daydreams where we learn the truth of what really happens after 'happily ever after.'  Have you ever made a wish with all your heart? Have you wondered what your...

Midfielder Camilo Estrada (Left) standing in the rain waiting for the to return into play during the Huskies Oct. 12, 2022 mens soccer game against Northwestern University at the NIU soccer and track & field complex. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

Huskies bested by Wildcats in rainy home stand

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 14, 2022

DeKALB – The Huskies faced off against Northwestern University Wednesday evening that ended with the Wildcats winning 3-1.  NIU head coach Ryan Swan spoke on how he felt his team put out a lackluster performance. “I thought it was an embarrassing...

James E. Ransome and Lesa Cline-Ransome held a lecture on Wednesday in the Recital Hall in the Music building where they discussed their work in illustration and childrens books.  (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

Award-winning author and illustrator pair hold first lecture in a series at NIU

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | October 13, 2022

Award-winning author and illustrator team, James Ransome and his wife Lesa Cline-Ransome, gave the first lecture in a series on Wednesday in the Music Building. Throughout his three-decade career, Ransome has received an NAACP Image Award and a Coretta...

DeKalb Park District is hosting a Halloween house decorating contest.

DeKalb Park District to host Halloween house decorating contest

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | September 28, 2022

DeKALB – Get ready to design your house as frightening as possible because the third annual DeKalb Halloween House Decorating Contest is here! Prizes will be awarded for the Best Overall Theme, Best Special effects, Scariest, and People’s Choice....

Child Passenger Safety Week works to promote awareness and educate parents and caregivers on how to properly seat children in vehicles.

DeKalb Police to take part in Child Passenger Safety Week

By Kalesia Williams, Sports Reporter | September 20, 2022

DeKALB --  The DeKalb Police Department issued a statement Monday that it will partake in the national Child Passenger Safety Week Sept.18-24. The week will be committed to protecting young passengers with strict child passenger enforcement policies. Not...