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Sigma Nu’s Greek house sits on an overcast afternoon at 114 Blackhawk Road. Sigma Nu was named the leading fraternity for leadership development. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Sigma Nu recognized for fostering leadership

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
July 13, 2024
The NIU men's basketball team huddles for a pregame talk about their match against Indiana State Dec. 5. The Huskies were defeated by the University of Iowa 103-74 Friday. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Hawkeyes down men’s basketball in blowout fashion

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
January 1, 2024
Junior guard Jayden Marable (3) drives to the basket as Miami University senior guard Peyton Scott (24) defends during the Jan. 23 game at the Convocation Center. NIU women’s basketball lost its first game of the season to Arkansas State University 75-62. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] IN PICTURES: Fall breezes by, recapping semester

By Northern Star Staff
December 11, 2023
Written Managing Editor Bridgette Fox smiles in a Northern Star t-shirt. Fox will graduate Dec. 17 with a bachelor’s degree in English. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] First-ever written managing editor graduates

By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor
December 10, 2023
Sophomore forward Yanic Konan Niederhauser (14) is guarded by Indiana State players while going for a layup as sophomore forward Xavier Amos (13) waits for a rebound during the first quarter Tuesday. The Huskies fell to Monmouth at the buzzer on Saturday. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Monmouth downs men’s basketball at buzzer

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
December 9, 2023
Senior guard Philmon Gebrewhit (5) holds the ball and looks for an open pass while being blocked by Indiana State junior guard Isaiah Swope (2) during the Huskies’ game Tuesday.

IN PICTURES: Men’s basketball’s 23-point loss to Sycamores

By Nyla Owens, Photojournalist
December 7, 2023
Senior guard Philmon Gebrewhit hands the ball off to junior guard Zarique Nutter during an NIU men's basketball home game against Indiana State University on Tuesday. Gebrewhit is averaging 10.9 points per game in his first season in a Huskie uniform. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] New Huskies making immediate impact on men’s basketball

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
December 6, 2023
Junior guard David Coit (right) looks for an open player on Tuesday as Indiana State senior guard Ryan Conwell (3) attempts to block a pass. The Huskies were defeated by Indiana State 67-90. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Tale of 2 halves: Men’s basketball crumbles at home

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
December 6, 2023
The front of the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb. The Egyptian Theatre is celebrating its 94th birthday by taking $94 donations from patrons. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Celebrate Egyptian Theatre’s 94th birthday

By Lindsay Curtis, Copy Editor
November 30, 2023
Then-sophomore guard Jayden Marable (3) drives to the basket as then-Miami University senior guard Peyton Scott (24) defends during Jan. 23's Mid-American Conference matchup between the Huskies and RedHawks at the NIU Convocation Center. NIU women's basketball had its three-game winning streak snapped by Wisconsin on Wednesday. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Women’s basketball clobbered by Wisconsin

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
November 29, 2023
NIU cheerleaders perform their opening routine at a home NIU football game on Sept. 9. NIU football averaged 9,198 fans per game during the 2022 season, good for last out of all FBS schools. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Why are NIU stadium seats so empty?

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
November 29, 2023
Then-senior guard Chelby Koker (10) dribbles the ball to an open part of the court while then-junior forward Tara Stauffacher (21) defends Koker from University of Akron’s then-sophomore forward Reagan Bass (34) on Feb. 8 at the NIU Convocation Center. The Huskies fell to Western Illinois by a final score of 95-62 on Saturday. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Women’s basketball dominated in blowout loss

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
November 12, 2023
Junior guard Jayden Marable (3) drives to the basket as Miami University senior guard Peyton Scott (24) defends during Jan. 23's Mid-American Conference matchup between the Huskies and RedHawks at the NIU Convocation Center. NIU women's basketball lost its first game of the 2023-2024 season to Arkansas State University 75-62. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Women’s basketball falls in first game of MAC-SBC Challenge

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter
November 9, 2023
Kaci Luptak pinches the rope to keep Alpha Sigma Alpha from gaining the knot on Wednesday. Alpha Phi moves on to face Sigma Sigma Sigma. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Alpha Phi downs Alpha Sigma Alpha, advances to Tugs title match

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
November 9, 2023
Alpha Sigma Alpha's first rope hangs to gain the knot against Alpha Phi on Wednesday. Alpha Sigma Alpha was defeated, taking third place. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Women’s 2023 Tugs, Match 1

By Nyla Owens, Photojournalist
November 9, 2023
A bottle of Aveeno body lotion sits with wads of tissue scattered on a nightstand. NIU students discuss their thoughts on No Nut November. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] No Nut November: Resist the urge

By Brandon Clark and Michael Mollsen
November 7, 2023
Two chicken Strips from The Grill at Stevenson Dining Center sit out on a desk. Students can order a five-piece chicken strip with any side choice and a drink for at the dining center for one meal swipe. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU eats 53,000 pounds of chicken tenders

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter
November 6, 2023
Fifth year guard Chelby Koker (10) advances the ball down court past Kent State University junior guard Casey Santoro (0) on Jan. 25. Koker racked up 21 points throughout the game at the NIU Convocation Center. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Koker earns preseason All-MAC First Team honors

By Lucas Didier, Sports Editor
November 2, 2023
Aaron from accounting, a black cat, looks around the cat play area with a curious face at Tails Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Road. At this time, Aaron from accounting has been adopted into his forever home. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Black cats are not bad luck

By Lexi Nebel, Opinion Columnist
October 28, 2023
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)

[Photo] Finding food security on campus

By Ashley Vargas, Opinion Columnist
October 20, 2023
A student doodles while working on homework. NIU students spoke about their experience dealing with ADHD. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU students navigate college with ADHD

By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor
October 17, 2023
(Left) Students wait in line at the three dining options at Stevenson dining. (Right) Patterson dining showcases its dessert options for dinner. While some students might feel frustrated with NIU's meal plans, the university has done its best to ensure the plans are fair. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU’s meal plans are fair given resources

By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief
October 16, 2023
Redshirt sophomore kicker Jake Seibert (30) practices for field goal kicks while redshirt sophomore kicker Kanon Woodill (92) holds the ball in place during the NIU game against SIU Sept 9. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Woodill earns MAC Special Teams Player of the Week

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
October 16, 2023
Senior midfielder Eddie Knight (19) dribbles past Aurora's defenders, going in for his second goal in the first half on Sept. 4. Knight is tied for the team lead in goals with three. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] COLUMN: Men’s soccer entering crucial stretch

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2023
Wide receiver redshirt senior Davis Patterson (9) turns to look for the ball while Southern Illinois cornerback senior DJ Johnson (9) waits to block the play during Southern Illinois University versus the Huskies on Sept 9. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Football to host 116th Homecoming game

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
October 12, 2023
Junior running back Antario Brown (1), takes possession of the ball during the second quarter of the Huskies game against Southern Illinois University on Sept. 9. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Brown’s historic game earns him MAC West Offensive Player of the Week

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
October 9, 2023
NIU vs SIU sept 9

NIU vs SIU sept 9 football

Mission III sits in front of the Huskies on Parade statue in the Jeffrey and Kimberly Yordon Center. Mission III was introduced to NIU in January and is the university’s third “Mission” live mascot husky. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Mascot on a mission

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter
October 5, 2023
A row of Halloween costumes displayed at Spirit Halloween. The Illinois Department of Public Health reminds trick-or-treaters to be aware of potential dangers this Halloween. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Costume ideas for Halloween enthusiasts

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
October 5, 2023
Stuffed backpacks hanging on clothing racks with stories attached to the backpacks about students who died by suicide as a part of Sending Silence Packing on Wednesday in MLK Commons. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Send Silence Packing, ‘no one wants to see you go’

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter
October 5, 2023
Christina Annerino, a senior double majoring in nursing and sociology, washes broccoli before placing it on a cutting board. Students had the option to either have fresh broccoli or fresh lettuce and cabbage greens from the Anderson Market Garden. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies at Meal Prep Monday

By Nyla Owens, Photojournalist
October 3, 2023
The Huskies offensive line has a team discussion in the third quarter on Sept. 9 against Southern Illinois University. The Huskies were defeated 14-11. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Football to face NC State, Ohio State

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
October 2, 2023
Senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) looks to take an open pass to senior wide receiver Kacper Rutkiewicz (8) during the third quarter against Southern Illinois University on Sept. 9. The Huskies lost to Southern Illinois University 14-11. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Football comes up short in shootout

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter
September 30, 2023
Redshirt sophomore Quarterback Ethan Hampton looks for an open pass during Saturday's game against the University of Tulsa. Tulsa defeated the Huskies by a final score of 22-14. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] COLUMN: NIU football has offensive quandary

By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter
September 29, 2023
University of Tulsa special teams unit pushes against NIU punt cover during Saturday games. Tulsa beat the Huskies 22-14. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Football begins MAC play against defending champs

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
September 28, 2023
Participants of the Corn Classic 10K run Sunday past the Kenneth and Ellen Chessick Practice Center. The Corn Classic starts and ends in downtown DeKalb taking runners through NIU’s Campus, and Van Buer Plaza with historical sites along the way. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] DeKalb Corn Classic brings community a runners high

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter
September 24, 2023
Davis Hall sits under a partly cloudy afternoon sky on Tuesday. Davis Hall houses the NIU Observatory and the NIU Department of Geographic and Atmospheric Sciences, now known as the Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] NIU merges fault line between disciplines

By Brandon Clark, News Reporter
September 19, 2023
Senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) make a quick handoff to junior Trayvon Rudolph (85) to make a complete play on Saturday. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] 2023 MAC football set for competitive bloodbath

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
September 13, 2023
Cornerback Jacob Finley (20) and safety CJ Brown (6) go in for a tackle on Southern Illinois University wide receiver Izaiah Hartrup (5) during the second quarter on Saturday. ( Nyla Owens | Northern Star )

IN PICTURES: Huskies play in the doghouse

By Nyla Owens, Photojournalist
September 10, 2023
Redshirt senior quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) looks to pass to senior wide receiver Kacper Rutkiewicz (8) on Saturday during the third quarter against Southern Illinois University on Saturday. The Huskies lost to Southern Illinois University 14-11. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Offense sputters as Huskies lose home opener

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
September 9, 2023
Maren Blakeney, a sophomore political science major, and Evan Click, a sophomore biomedical engineering major, looking at jewelry made by Tori Eisenberg, the owner of Nature's HandyWork. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Find calling at Involvement Fair

By Nyla Owens, Photojournalist
September 6, 2023
Midfielder Eddie Knight (19) dribbles past Aurora's defenders going in for his second goal in the first half on Monday. Knight scored three goals against Aurora leading the Huskies to Victory 7-2. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Huskies best Spartans behind scoring surge

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
September 4, 2023
Liz Wright (left), the executive assistant to the president, Matt Streb, the chief strategy officer and George Middlemist, vice president for administration and finance, trying out KA-BAO and Little O's frozen treats food trucks on Wednesday. Food Truck Wednesdays will be happening 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday on Normal Road until the end of September. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Food Truck Wednesday takes over Normal Road

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter
August 30, 2023
Students kayaking on Sunday at the East Lagoon. During the President's Picnic, students had the opportunity to kayak on the East Lagoon. The kayaks were provided by Outdoor Adventures. (Nyla Owens| Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Huskies chow down with Freeman

By Nyla Owens, Photojournalist
August 29, 2023
NIU's observatory on Friday is located inside of Davis Hall. The observatory is open 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. every Wednesday. ( Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Davis Hall Observatory reopened to NIU

By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor
August 29, 2023
Grant Tower's new student parking signage. Multiple lots have been changed to allow commuter students to park in more places. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Commuter parking expands, Gilbert, Neptune sees new parking colors

By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor
August 28, 2023
Students on Sunday sitting at the president's picnic. The president's picnic was an opportunity for students to meet NIU President Lisa Freeman while participating activities such as volleyball, kayaking and outdoor games. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Week of Welcome ends, classes begin

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter
August 28, 2023
Emma Whitlock, a junior biology environmental studies major, holding a purple wax mold of the Huskie hand symbol during the CAB Block Party on Thursday. Students were asked to dip their hands in hot wax while creating a hand symbol to create molds, then later dipped in their color of choice. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Kick it with CAB

By Nyla Owens, Photojournalist
August 27, 2023
Cars lined up in Parking Lot E by Anderson Hall facing a projector screen to watch “Top Gun: Maverick.” The drive-in movie night was hosted by the Campus Activity Board. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: CAB hosts ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ night

By Nyla Owens, Photojournalist
May 4, 2023
Reigning Tugs champions Sigma Nu celebrate defeating Phi Sigma Kappa on Saturday. Sigma Nu is the 2023 Tug Champion, making this its third consecutive win. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Men’s Tugs highlights from final day

By Nyla Owens and Mingda Wu
April 24, 2023
Reigning Tugs champions Sigma Nu defeats Phi Sigma Kappa during the championship match. Sigma Nu is the 2023 Tug Champions, making this their second consecutive title. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Tugs dynasty: Sigma Nu captures second straight title

By Zachary Bertram and Alex Crowe
April 22, 2023
Delta Chi tugging against Phi Kappa Theta on Wednesday. With Delta Chi defeating Phi Kappa Theta, Delta Chi moves onto the fifth place match.(Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

[Photo] Delta Chi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon win in Day 1 of losers bracket

By Joseph Segreti and Zachary Bertram
April 19, 2023
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