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A shelf displays an assortment of books. Copy Editor Rachael Swinson recommends six new books releasing this fall. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)
Books to fall into as the leaves change
By Rachael Swinson, Copy Editor | September 24, 2025
A TV displays “K-Pop Demon Hunters” on Netflix. Video Editor Jenny Javkhlantugs gave the movie a rating of 9 out of 10. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)
With music and magic, HUNTR/X battles demons in ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
By Jenny Javkhlantugs, Video Editor | September 23, 2025
Blue light protection glasses sit on top of a computer in the NIU Esports Arena located in Altgeld Hall 100. Blue light glasses can help reduce eye strain, a potential health issue for gamers. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
How health and wellness impact the gaming community
By Alex Lockwood, Lifestyle Writer | September 23, 2025
 

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The faces of Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day, Assistant Lifestyle Editor and Photo Editor Ethan Rodriguez sit next to the "StarNotes" logo. Ryan Day, Kahlil Kambui and Ethan Rodriguez discuss several films set to be released over the summer. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)
StarNotes: Summer films you need to see
May 1, 2025
The trend logo sits in front of a purple background. Episode 37 of “The Trend” discusses JoJo Siwa's cheating scandal and the "Sunrise on the Reaping" cast. (Northern Star Graphic)
JoJo Siwa’s public cheating is embarrassing | ‘The Trend’ Episode 37
April 30, 2025
The trend logo sits in front of a purple background. Episode 36 of “The Trend” discusses Katy Perry's trip to space, the death of Pope Francis and the USC Speak Your Mind Ice Bucket Challenge. (Northern Star Graphic)
Katy Perry’s space adventure, insensitive to the masses | ‘The Trend’ Episode 36
April 22, 2025
 
 
 
First-year psychology major Aalyiah Coleman (right) plays a trivia game at the Orthodontic Experts table with Media & Community Relations manager Shannon Bohn at the Involvement Fair. Orthodontic Experts provide braces, corrective surgeries and alignment procedures. (Sofia Howell | Northern Star)
Gallery: Involvement Fair returns to NIU after weeklong delay
By Sofia Howell, Photojournalist | September 11, 2025
Addison Kimbler (left), a first-year art and design major, and Julia Smith, a junior early childhood education major, ride the Ballistic Swing carnival ride on Thursday at the Campus Activities Board Block Party. Long lines formed for the Ballistic Swing, zipline and lemonade stands. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Gallery: Campus Activity Board hosts Block Party for incoming students
By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | August 25, 2025
A group of friends enjoy cocktails, reaching out for a cheers. Here are the top summer drink deals in DeKalb. (Getty Images)
DeKalb’s top summer drink deals
By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | July 6, 2025
A couple lovingly reads a book together in a library echoing Assistant Lifestyle Editor Rachael Swinson’s reflections on college love. (Getty Images)
Finding love in college
By Rachael Swinson, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | July 6, 2025
First Place - The Holmes Student Center sits between trees as the leaves begin to change colors. The Northern Star’s Photo Competition accepted submissions for its first theme between March 24 and April 6. (Courtesy of Akemi McHan)
Gallery: Northern Star announces winners for first theme of its photography competition
By Northern Star Staff | April 23, 2025
A protester stands on Illinois Route 23 while holding a sign that says “FASCIST IMPEACH 47 NOW” and flips off a truck as it billows smoke from its exhaust pipe. The No Kings protest began just before noon and lasted until around 1:45 p.m. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Gallery: Residents from DeKalb and Sycamore rally to protest the Trump Administration
By Ethan Rodriguez, Photo Editor | April 20, 2025
Members of DeKalb American Legion Post 66 and the DeKalb High School Marching Barbs march with musical instruments and flags during the 2023 Memorial Day Parade in DeKalb. The 2024 Memorial Day Parade will take place May 27. (Courtesy of the City of DeKalb)
Organizations wanted to march in DeKalb Memorial Day Parade
By Rachel Cormier, Senior News Reporter | May 1, 2024
DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Sullivan leads the staff of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office to their seats during the law enforcement walk-through Thursday at the funeral for Deputy Sheriff Christina Musil. Musil died after a pickup truck struck her patrol vehicle from behind on March 28. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)
IN PICTURES: Community mourns death of deputy sheriff
By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | April 4, 2024
Freshman forward Mya Newcombe (2) attempts to push past Miami University junior forward Katie O’Malley’s (15) tackle in the second half of Sunday’s match at the NIU Track and Field & Soccer Complex. NIU began their MAC play with a 2-0 loss against Miami University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Gallery: Women’s soccer MAC home opener swooped by Miami
By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | September 17, 2025
NIU freshman Amelie Ojeda (left) and NIU graduate runner Sarah Maggio (right) dash toward the first hill of the course near the 2 kilometer mark. Maggio placed 7th with a time of 18:42.20 at the 5K Huskie Invitational on Friday. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Gallery: Huskie Invitational leads to NIU cross country’s first top 5 finish
By Ethan Rodriguez, Photo Editor | September 7, 2025
Sophomore forward Alyssa Stephenson (12) breaks past two Eastern Illinois University players on Thursday. Stephenson scored the winning goal for the Huskies at 90 minutes. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Gallery: Women’s Soccer snatches second win of season against Eastern Illinois University
By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | September 4, 2025
Senior first baseman Madison Mathews (21) dabs after her double to center field during the first inning of the second game on Tuesday against Western Michigan University. Mathews made most of a difference for the second game in fielding, tied for most number of putouts at a total of five for the second game. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Gallery: NIU Softball claims victory over Western Michigan
By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | April 30, 2025
A TV displays “The Summer I Turned Pretty” on Amazon Prime. The books and movies for the series have a few key differences. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Book vs TV show: ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’
By Rachael Swinson, Lifestyle Writer | September 22, 2025
Mila (left) and her father Mike Meegan, both Ottawa residents, solder a connection for a “blinkie” at the Build-a-Blinkie station on Saturday at STEM Fest inside of the Duke Ellington Ballroom in the Holmes Student Center. A “blinkie” is a small board cut into a design with flashing LEDs, supplied by the 501(c)3 organization Build-a-Blinkie. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Gallery: STEM Fest welcomes all ages with over 100 exhibits
By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | September 22, 2025
AMC Market Square 10 sits located at 2160 Sycamore Road. The theater offers a discount to students who show their OneCards and matinee pricing every day before 4 p.m. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)
NIU student discount at DeKalb AMC
By Cayden Wells, Lifestyle Writer | September 22, 2025
A Lotería game sits spread out on a table. The Latino Resource Center will host a Lotería Game Night from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. (Northern Star File Photo)
Weekly Writeup: Peace through music, career opportunities, community fun
By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | September 21, 2025
 

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