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“Unseen: How I Lost My Vision but Found My Voice” written by Molly Burke sits on a table in the Founders Memorial Library. The book was published on Tuesday by Abrams Press. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Molly Burke’s ‘Unseen’: A story of finding her voice and strength
By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 20, 2025
Several decorated pumpkins lay in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse for the annual decorated pumpkin competition at the 2024 Sycamore Pumpkin Fest. This Weekly Writeup features several events including Pumpkin Fest, Family Weekend and more. (Northern Star File Photo)
Weekly Writeup: Casino, Japanese cuisine and family time this week
By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 19, 2025
The Julius Caesar poster is displayed on a wall in the Stevens Building. The play had run from Oct. 10 to Oct. 18. (Sofia Howell | Northern Star)
Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar brings a modern and captivating performance
By Cayden Wells, Lifestyle Writer | October 17, 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
 
 
 
A telescope sits in the Davis Hall Observatory. The telescopes amplify what they’re viewing based on how big an object is, how far away it is and how much light the object emits. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Davis Hall Observatory offers a glimpse into celestial phenomena
By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 16, 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
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
The NIU volleyball team gathers in a group huddle to discuss their performance after the Huskies’ match against Western Michigan University on Tuesday. The Huskies scored 25 and Western Michigan University 22 during the second half, scoring NIU the winning point. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
Gallery: NIU snags first sweep against Broncos in decade
By Marco Alvarez, Photojournalist | October 12, 2025
People record the NIU Marching Band members and cheerleaders as they march past on Stadium Drive South after their completion of their Yard performance on Saturday. NIU football will return home at an announced time on Oct. 25 against Ball State University. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Gallery: Homecoming spirit shown outside of Huskie Stadium
By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | October 7, 2025
Army ROTC members, Mission III, NIU Cheerleaders and the football team enter the field before NIU faced San Diego State University on Saturday. Mission leads the pack during their entrance to the field each home game, running through the two lines of Huskie Marching Band members. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Gallery: NIU hosts High School Band Day and Salute to Service events
By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | September 29, 2025
Senior long snapper Ross Pedro (44) lines up on the ball to hike the ball back for a 31 yard field goal in the first quarter on Saturday. NIU and San Diego State University only scored by field goals with a perfect completion rate. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Gallery: Football suffers 3rd straight loss against the Aztecs
By Alexia Beck and Totus Tuus Keely | September 29, 2025
First-year pre-music major Marley Kershaw (from left), first-year elementary education major Jasmine Nemeth and first-year sociology major Iris Earll play trivia on Tuesday during Huskie Den Trivia Night in the Holmes Student Center. The trivia question categories consisted of famous haunted places, taco Tuesday, Halloween candy, and animals. (Alexia Beck | Northern Star)
Gallery: Huskie Den hosts Halloween themed trivia night
By Alexia Beck, Photojournalist | October 16, 2025
A telescope sits in the Davis Hall Observatory. The telescopes amplify what they’re viewing based on how big an object is, how far away it is and how much light the object emits. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Davis Hall Observatory offers a glimpse into celestial phenomena
By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 16, 2025
A temperance card sits atop a pile of tarot cards. Tarot originated in 15th-century Milan, Italy, as a card game called tarocchi, played by the nobility for entertainment. (Cheryl Seguin | Northern Star)
3 card draw from local tarot reader
By Cheryl Seguin, Lifestyle Writer | October 15, 2025
A graphic depicts a Spotify playlist titled "October tricks, treats and tracks." Check out the Northern Star Staff's favorite Halloween tunes. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)
October tricks, treats and tracks
By Northern Star Staff | October 14, 2025
 

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