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Senior fine arts major Connor McMillan’s steel piece “Rage Eternal, Shiny and Chrome” sits attached to a wall in the Jack Olson Gallery. The Bachelor of Fine Arts Show will be held in the Jack Olson Gallery from April 28 to May 17. (Sofia Howell | Northern Star)
Gallery: NIU displays work of students graduating in Bachelors of Fine Arts
By Sofia Howell, Photojournalist | May 1, 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, Assistant Photo Editor | April 30, 2025
The Cars and Coffee event hosted by NIU Huskie Motorsports brings out families and people in the DeKalb area. Cars and Coffee was held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in NIU Parking Lot C. (Sofia Howell | Northern Star)
Gallery: Huskie Motorsports hosts car meet up on NIU campus
By Sofia Howell, Photojournalist | April 30, 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
 
 
 
Senior defensive end Roy Williams (97) celebrates after receiving a “The Hard Way” recognition for his performance during the 2024 season. Williams enters the upcoming season as one of the most experienced players on NIU’s new-look defense. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Gallery: NIU football hosts Spring Showcase
By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | April 29, 2025
Junior medical science lab major Denise Cortez (left) celebrates winning a round of Lotería as Senior biology major Makayla Kies (right) celebrates her win. The Latino Center offered numerous prizes for winning in Lotería such as food, clothing and NIU licensed merchandise. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)
Gallery: NIU Latino Center hosts Lotería game night for students
By Marco Alvarez, Photojournalist | April 12, 2025
A photo of the Newman Catholic Student Center of DeKalb sits at 512 Normal Rd. From March 5 to April 17 Christians all over the world observe the 40-day period of Lent. (Ethan Quirk | Northern Star)
Lent paves the path to Easter
By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | March 31, 2025
 

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