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Huskie Stadium awaits the first home game of the season in the last week of August (Sean Reed | Northern Star).

IN PICTURES: Highlights from the first month of the semester

September 21, 2022
Students and community members carrying flags and parading through campus, celebrating the beginning of Latino Heritage Month on Thursday afternoon. Latino heritage month runs from September 15 to November 15 each year. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Celebrating the start of Latino Heritage Month

September 20, 2022
Blurred photo of womens volleyball at Victor E. Court on Sept. 17th. (Graphic by Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: A weekend in Huskie sports

September 19, 2022
Police, fire and EMS personnel respond to the scene where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near New Residence Hall on Lincoln Drive.

NIU Police: Student struck by vehicle near New Hall

September 19, 2022
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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #58

September 18, 2022
A screengrab of Peace Road on Google Maps.

City Council: Construction to widen Peace Road to begin this fall

September 16, 2022
Logo for All-Star: A Huskie Sports Podcast (Graphic by Harrison Linden | Northern Star)

Introducing “All-Star: A Huskie Sports Podcast”

September 14, 2022
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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #57

September 11, 2022
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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #56

September 6, 2022
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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #55

August 28, 2022
There are only 2,022 bobbleheads in existence of each dog.

Limited edition Mission, Mission II bobbleheads unveiled

August 22, 2022
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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #54

August 21, 2022
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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #53

June 7, 2022
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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #52

May 30, 2022
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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #51

May 23, 2022
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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #50

May 10, 2022
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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #49

May 1, 2022
Zeus is the Tails Pet of the Week for April 25

Tails Pet of the Week: Zeus

April 26, 2022
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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #48

April 24, 2022
Anyone interested in adopting can visit Tails Humane Society on 2250 Barber Greene Rd.

Tails Pet of the Week: Maxx

April 19, 2022
Empty gas tank gauge design.

Weekly gas update: April 18

April 19, 2022
The first person to find the paperweight will need to bring it to the Northern Stars office located in Campus Life Suite 130, next to Testing Services.

Treasure hunt returns to NIU campus

April 18, 2022
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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #47

April 18, 2022
Mobile services will be held Monday April 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first floor of the Holmes Student Center.

HSC to host Secretary of State mobile services

April 11, 2022
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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #46

April 10, 2022
A pair of hands holding paper kidney cutouts.

Five-time organ recipient featured in IL Secretary of State campaign

April 8, 2022
The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

April 7, 2022
The NIU School of Music Jazz Ensemble will present its spring concert on April 19 at 7 p.m. in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building. 

NIU Jazz Ensemble to host spring concert

April 7, 2022
Frannie is looking for her forever home.

Tails Pet of the Week: Frannie

April 5, 2022
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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #45

April 3, 2022
MainStage productions have themed displays in the Stevens building lobby.

Preview: SOTD opens MainStage play “Conference of the Birds”

April 1, 2022
The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

March 31, 2022
The Zeta Upsilon Chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. and the Alpha Chapter of Kappa Pi Beta Fraternity, Inc. are hosting the third annual Triple ‘S’ show on April 7 from 6-11 p.m. in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium. 

Triple ‘S’ show to highlight tradition

March 31, 2022
Journalist Ray Suarez will be discussing the free press, role of free press and misinformation.

Journalist to discuss the role of media in modern society

March 29, 2022
The gasoline prices in Illinois have changed drastically in the past ten years.

Weekly gas update: March 28

March 29, 2022
The funding from these grants will help students in behavioral health pay for tuition, textbooks and other fees.

IDHS awards 11 colleges $4 million in cannabis-funded grants

March 25, 2022
Byers Brewing Company, 230 E. Lincoln Highway, will be the site of the concert event.

Student Bar Association to host concert at Byers Brewing

March 24, 2022
History Center to host lecture on Barbed Wire Baron

History Center to host lecture on Barbed Wire Baron

March 24, 2022
Tails Pet of the Week: Mayonnaise

Tails Pet of the Week: Mayonnaise

March 21, 2022
Canadian geese in Will County are the first to be infected with bird flu this year.

USDA reports first 2022 avian flu case in Illinois

March 11, 2022
Officer Larry Williams fills up his squad cars gas tank. Gas in Illinois has risen of 46 cents in the last week.

Illinois weekly gas update: March 7

March 7, 2022
NIU sign is visible on campus on a clear day. The teach-in will be virtual.

NIU to hold panel about conflict in Ukraine

March 4, 2022
Senior guard Trendon Hankerson goes for a wide open layup on Dec. 2 at the Convocation Center against EIU. Hankersons 16 points helped NIU snap a five-game losing streak.

This weekend in NIU Athletics: March 4

March 3, 2022
Tails Pet of the Week: Frannie

Tails Pet of the Week: Frannie

February 28, 2022
Junior Ciara Ryan prepares to engage the handspring during a vault attempt. The Huskies took third place behind Iowa State University and Central Michigan University at the event with a team score of 195.500.

This weekend in NIU Athletics: Feb. 25

February 25, 2022
Hand holding or showing identity card. Five establishments violated the law by selling tobacco to a minor and were issued ordinance violations for the “Sale of Tobacco to a Minor.”

Local tobacco retailers receive ordinance violations

February 24, 2022
Governor Pritzker announced $30,000 housing aide. In order to qualify for the assistance fund, homeowners must have been impacted by the pandemic after Jan. 21, 2020, or if the hardship began before Jan. 21, 2020, and continued after.

Governor JB Pritzker announces housing assistance fund

February 24, 2022
Gas price update for Feb. 23.

Weekly gas update: Feb 23

February 23, 2022
Hayti is a fun medium sized dog available at Tails for adoption.

Tails pet of the week: Hayti

February 22, 2022
A gloved hand holds a COVID-19 nasal swab test. While the IDPH still recommends that everyone get vaccinated and boosted, the IDPH has begun the use of a COVID-19 treatment drug.

IDPH begins use of COVID-19 treatment drug

February 22, 2022
A gloved hand holds a COVID-19 nasal swab test. While the IDPH still recommends that everyone get vaccinated and boosted, the IDPH has begun the use of a COVID-19 treatment drug.

IDPH confirms over 20,000 positive COVID cases this week

February 18, 2022
The cheapest gas prices in the state reported Sunday at $3.17/g, while the most expensive was $4.49/g with a difference of $1.32/g.

Week of Feb. 14 gas update: Prices increase 5.4 cents per gallon

February 18, 2022
The NIU College of Business will be hosting a virtual discussion moderated by Dennis Barsema on March 2 at 6 p.m. and is free to attend.

College of Business to host virtual discussion, 60-year celebration

February 18, 2022
Mobile services will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center on the first floor.

Secretary of State to host mobile services in HSC

February 17, 2022
Gov. JB Pritzker gives an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois during a press conference at the Illinois State Capitol on Jan. 11.

Sycamore granted funding to replace lead pipes

February 16, 2022
Snow falls on Normal Road during a snow storm in Jan. 2021. The National Weather Service warns of a snow storm that could strike parts of Illinois and Indiana.

National Weather Service warns of potential winter storm

February 15, 2022
Maeve is a 12-year-old cat looking for her forever home.

Tails pet of the week: Maeve

February 15, 2022
A gloved hand holds a COVID-19 nasal swab test. While the IDPH still recommends that everyone get vaccinated and boosted, the IDPH has begun the use of a COVID-19 treatment drug.

IDPH reports almost 30,000 COVID cases this week

February 11, 2022
Jo Koy is a Filipino American, best known for his various comedy specials and appearances on live television. The AARC will select up to 28 applicants to attend the performance.

AARC invites students to apply to see Jo Koy performance

February 11, 2022
Senior Morgan Hooper performs on the balance beam in the third rotation of the NIU Tri-Meet on Feb. 4 at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. Hooper competed in all four events at the meet, her best performance taking place on floor exercise with a score of 9.875.

This weekend in NIU Athletics: Feb. 11

February 11, 2022
The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

February 10, 2022
A law enforcement vehicle drives down a street with flashing lights. If your Super Bowl Sunday festivities include drinking alcohol or using marijuana, The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police advise you to come up with a game-plan before kickoff to get home safely and encourage your friends to do the same.

IDOT teams up with Illinois State Police to promote safe driving

February 10, 2022
2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

NIU announces new mask guidelines

February 10, 2022
Jack Arends Visual Arts Building is where NIU Student Tyler Madison was found dead Monday. NIU Police do not expect foul play in the incident.

Student found dead in Art Building

February 8, 2022
The cheapest gas prices in the state reported Sunday at $3.17/g, while the most expensive was $4.49/g with a difference of $1.32/g.

Week of Feb. 7th gas update: Prices increase 10.9 cents per gallon

February 7, 2022
Entrance 2 of the NIU Convocation Center Sep. 2, 2020, in DeKalb, Illinois.

Women’s basketball vs. Ohio pushed to Sunday

February 4, 2022
COVID-19 tests show various results.

IDPH reports over 60,000 COVID-19 cases this week

February 4, 2022
Womens basketball vs. Bowling Green

This weekend in Huskie athletics: Feb. 4 edition

February 3, 2022
SHIELD COVID-19 testing was closed Thursday, but resumes Friday.

SHIELD testing to resume Friday

February 3, 2022
The dance will take place in the Hopkins Park Terrace Room, located at 1403 Sycamore Road. Masks are required while indoors.

Park District to host Daddy Daughter and Heroes Dance

February 3, 2022
The Duke Ellington Ballroom, located on the second floor of the Holmes Student Center. (Northern Star File Photo)

English department hosting Annual Showcase of Student Writing

February 3, 2022
The cheapest gas prices in the state reported Sunday at $3.17/g, while the most expensive was $4.49/g with a difference of $1.32/g.

Week of Jan. 31 gas update: Prices increase 4.1 cents per gallon

February 2, 2022
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates at the end of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday in Kansas City, Missouri. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Fill in the blank: The winner of Super Bowl 56 will be…

February 1, 2022
Junior guard Chelby Koker advances the ball past Akron freshman forward Raegan Bass during Mondays victory in DeKalb. Koker injured her knee in NIUs following game hosting Kent State University on Wednesday. (Zulfiqar Ahmed/Northern Star)

Women’s basketball’s Koker out for season

January 29, 2022
Womens basketball junior guard Chelby Koker passes by Toledo freshman forward Jessica Cook during NIUs victory over the Rockets Saturday.

This weekend in Huskie athletics: Jan. 28 edition

January 28, 2022
The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

January 28, 2022
Akron defenders guard against redshirt senior guard Janae Poisson Monday night at the NIU Convocation Center. (Summer Fitzgerald | Northern Star)

This weekend in Huskie athletics

January 27, 2022
Senator Ethan DeMeuse (left) takes notes during the Aug. 29 Senate meeting. SGA Senate meets at 5 p.m. every Sunday in the Capitol Room of the HSC.

SGA will hold elections for legislative and executive positions

January 27, 2022
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Missouri.

What to do with the NFL’s overtime regulations

January 26, 2022
NIU redshirt senior Bryce West and Ohio redshirt sophmore Oscar Sanchez prepare to clash in the opening matchup of the wrestling teams Throwback Dual Saturday night.

This weekend in Huskie athletics

January 21, 2022
The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

January 21, 2022
View of the north side of the NIU Convocation Center Sept. 2, in DeKalb.

COVID-19 protocols postpone NIU vs. WMU

January 11, 2022
The East Lagoon at NIU will sit empty the first week of the Spring 22 semester. NIU announced the decision to begin online starting Jan. 18. NIU expects to return to normal learning Jan. 25.

COVID pushes NIU online to begin semester

January 7, 2022
Entrance of the NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway.

Four basketball games pushed back

December 28, 2021
Entrance 2 of the NIU Convocation Center Sep. 2, 2020, in DeKalb, Illinois.

Men’s basketball vs. Ball State postponed

December 27, 2021
First day of MAC Wrestling Championships see two Huskies move on to the finals

Midlands Championships wrestling event canceled

December 22, 2021
NIU junior forward AJah Davis (center) high-fives her teammates Feb. 3, 2021 during the announcement of the starting lineups at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

A’Jah Davis takes home MAC weekly honors

December 21, 2021
View of the north side of the NIU Convocation Center Sept. 2, in DeKalb.

Men’s basketball vs. Indiana State canceled

December 21, 2021
Entrance 2 of the NIU Convocation Center Sep. 2, 2020, in DeKalb, Illinois.

Women’s basketball vs. Colorado State canceled

December 19, 2021
Dekalb City Manager Bill Nicklas signed a nondisclosure agreement with Project Barb developers in June.

Amazon purchases property in ‘Project Barb’ corridor

December 14, 2021
Darren Mitchell, a 21-year veteran of the NIU Police Department was selected Tuesday as the next Chief of Police. Mitchell has been the interim police chief since April.

21-year veteran named next NIU Police Chief

December 14, 2021
Senior midfielder Adrian Corona (2), senior defenseman Anthony Markanich (left), sophomore midfielder Camilo Estrada (center) and senior forward Nick Markanich (right) walk off the field after the Huskies defeated West Virginia University 2-0 on Oct. 9 in DeKalb.

Markanich twins invited to MLS event

December 7, 2021
Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi winds up to throw a pass in NIUs 41-23 victory over Kent State in the MAC Championship Game on Dec. 4 in Detroit. (Wes Sanderson | Northern Star)

NIU heading to Orlando to play in Cure Bowl

December 5, 2021
Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of Dec. 6

December 5, 2021
Finals week doesnt have to be stressful. The Northern Star staff offers our advice to students who feel apprehensive about this upcoming week.

Fill in the blank: My advice for finals week is…

December 3, 2021
Roscuro, the Tails Humane Society Pet of the Week.

Tails pet of the week: Roscuro

December 1, 2021
Freshman running back Jay Ducker carries the ball during the first half of NIUs 34-26 victory against the Bowling Green Falcons, Saturday in Dekalb.

Hammock, Ducker among MAC honors

December 1, 2021
Red Black Football Podcast (MAC Championship vs. Kent State w/ Cole Tucker)

Red Black Football Podcast (MAC Championship vs. Kent State w/ Cole Tucker)

December 1, 2021
Weekly events for week of Nov. 29.

Weekly events: Week of Nov. 29

November 28, 2021
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Weekly events: Week of Nov. 22

November 22, 2021
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