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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Graduate student forward Rodahn Evans shoots the puck during NIU Hockey's game against the University of Jamestown on Oct. 13. Evans registered his 100th collegiate point in NIU's 6-3 loss to Midland University on Saturday. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

Evans records 100th point, hockey drops 14th straight

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | October 29, 2023

DeKALB – A night of history was shadowed by a dark cloud Saturday at Canlan Ice Sports, as the visiting Midland University Warriors (5-7, 5-4 MCH) used a 5-goal second period to earn a weekend-series sweep over NIU Hockey (0-12-2, 0-8 MCH) by a final...

Seven smiling people put their hands together. SGA recently approved six new campus organizations, and Senior Opinion Columnist Emily Beebe encourages students to join. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

Join student organizations

By Emily Beebe, Senior Opinion Columnist | October 25, 2023

Students should join organizations on campus in order to enhance their college experience. Joining organizations in college can have numerous benefits for students, both personally and professionally. The Student Government Association recently approved...

A pan of precooked pulled pork sits on a low simmer to slowly reheat the pork to load the potatoes. The Edible Campus Meal Prep program allows students to develop useful life skills. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Finding food security on campus

By Ashley Vargas, Opinion Columnist | October 20, 2023

One challenge new college students face is how to keep themselves fed. Whether it means setting up a meal plan through school, learning the best take out options or discovering to budget groceries, we all learn something new in our first year away from...

Former Bears cornerback Charles Tillman speaks onstage Tuesday at the Carl Sandburg Auditorium. Tillman spoke to NIU students about being an underdog and his journey to the NFL. (Lucas Didier | Northern Star)

Charles Tillman motivates with inspiring NFL stories

By Lucas Didier, Sports Reporter | October 18, 2023

NIU students and citizens of the DeKalb area were greeted with a special visit from former Chicago Bears’ cornerback Charles Tillman. Tillman spoke at NIU’s Carl Sandburg auditorium Tuesday. The former Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award winner...

(From left) Michael Ellenberg, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup and Mimi Leder sitting at a panel in 2020 with the name of their series, "The Morning Show," in yellow letters behind them. The Apple+ show is on their third season with episodes releasing weekly. (Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)

Why ‘The Morning Show’ is unmissable

By Eli Tecktiel, Senior Lifestyle Writer | October 9, 2023

As its third season unfolds, “The Morning Show” continues to be one of the most culturally relevant shows on TV. Here’s why you should move it to the top of your watchlist. The series premiered in 2019 on Apple TV+ and stars Jennifer Aniston,...

Senior golfer Jasmine Ly earned her first career Huskie of the Week honor after tying the NIU record for lowest-scoring round in school history on Tuesday. Ly was also named MAC Golfer of the Week for her standout performance. (Eddie Miller | Northern Star)

Ly’s record-tying performance earns Huskie of the Week honors

By Northern Star Sports Staff | October 2, 2023

DeKALB – Senior Jasmine Ly’s record-tying performance at the Johnie Imes Invitational helped her secure women’s golf’s first ever Huskie of the Week honor. Ly scored a 67 in the second round of the Johnie Imes Invitational on Tuesday, tying...

The Capital building sits under a clear blue sky. By abolishing the filibuster in federal justice appointments, government officials are creating an unfair and unjust judicial system. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

Fili-Busted! Bring back the filibuster for federal justices

By Olivia Zapf, Opinion Columnist | October 2, 2023

The federal government is failing America. By abolishing the filibuster in federal judge appointments, government officials are creating an unfair and unjust judicial system. Politicians must bring the practice back to protect America’s democratic republic...

A tattered and worn shoe sits on the ground. Fast fashion is produced quick and cheap, and it is not meant to last. (Robin Gamboa | Northern Star)

Fight back against fast fashion

By Kahlil Kambui, Opinion Columnist | September 26, 2023

Companies like Shein, Zara and H&M offer affordable and stylish clothing options, but have you ever stopped and thought about the environmental impact these clothes can have or whether these clothes have been made ethically? Fast fashion is cheap...

A digital mockup shows plans for the updated pickleball courts at Hopkins Park. The park is undergoing various renovations and updates, including new pickleball courts, playground and plans to update the pool. (Courtesy of the DeKalb Park District)

Updates to Hopkins Park in progress

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | September 18, 2023

Updates to Hopkins Park in progressThe DeKalb Park District's Hopkins Park is getting renovations starting this September.   "Our vision for Hopkins Park has always been to create an inclusive and dynamic community space that encourages healthy lifestyles...

NIU mascot Victor E. Huskie rides atop a convertible, greeting the crowd viewing the March of the Huskies, for the 115th homecoming celebrations Thursday night on Second Street in downtown DeKalb. (Northern Star File Photo)

116th Homecoming to take over downtown

By Joseph Howerton, News Reporter | September 11, 2023

Editor’s note: This piece has been corrected to reflect that Night at Holmes will be held Oct. 12; Cortney Strohacker’s position is a committee member not co-chair of the Homecoming Committee; and NIU has the longest running homecoming and is not...

Redshirt senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi searching for a target against Boston College on Sept. 2. The Huskies defeated the Eagles in overtime 27-24. (Gaelen Morse | NIU Athletics)

Huskies set to battle Southern rival in home opener

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | September 7, 2023

DeKALB – On the heels of a road overtime victory against the Boston College Eagles in week one, NIU football (1-0) hosts the Southern Illinois University Salukis (1-0) in the 2023 home opener.  Despite never trailing in regulation in week one, the...

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