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A sign of listings of student services in the campus Life Building.

[Photo] Best ways to manage your return back on campus

By Yari Tapia
August 23, 2021
The door and sign leading into Career Services located in the Campus Life Building.

[Photo] Student services give career, counseling, legal assistance

By Ashley Dwy
August 23, 2021
Funds have been used to purchase new hardware and software for classrooms across campus, a majority of those at NIU in DeKalb. 

[Photo] Most classrooms to be equipped with live-streaming by fall semester

By Greg Gancarz
July 1, 2021
The DeKalb Police Department

[Photo] DeKalb Police Department to establish second social worker position

By Kierra Frazier
June 29, 2021
The Swen Parson building is expected to haves its roof replaced after NIU received $8.9 million in April for structural repairs.

[Photo] NIU receives $8.9 million in state funds for capital projects

By Elisa Reamer
May 18, 2021
The Northern Star Editorial Board sits down with NIU President Lisa Freeman in the Board of Trustees room in Altgeld Hall.

[Photo] Editorial Board discusses NIU future, diversity with Freeman

By Yari Tapia
April 28, 2021
Editor-in-chief Haley Galvin smiles for photo.

[Photo] Time for goodbyes, EIC parts ways

By Haley Galvin
April 28, 2021
A DeKalb protester holds a Say his name! George Floyd sign in Summer 2020.

[Photo] Black students hopeful after guilty Chauvin verdict

By Jack Baudoin
April 25, 2021
Jarrett smiles in a suit.

[Photo] Sports editor’s goodbye

By Jarrett Huff
April 28, 2021
Opinion editor Katie Barton sits for portrait photo.

[Photo] Opinion editor says farewell

By Katie Barton, Opinion editor
April 28, 2021
Attack on Titan information screen on Hulu

[Photo] TV review: ‘Attack On Titan’ season four

By Brandon Montemayor
April 25, 2021
Jessica Webb, of DeKalb, holds a Daunte Wright sign on Friday during the vigil at Memorial Park.

[Photo] ‘The list is too long’: DeKalb activists hold vigil for victims of police brutality

By Kierra Frazier
April 23, 2021
A small tree begins to bloom near the East Lagoon.

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Two NIU students sit on a bench at the East Lagoon.

[Photo] DeKalb offers many spots to enjoy warm weather

April 5, 2022
A photo of the Altgeld Hall building.

[Photo] Faculty express concern over Illinois state bill

By Kierra Frazier
April 22, 2021
The Disability Resource Center, located at the Campus Life Building, Suite 180, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

[Photo] Student resource offices adjust to new spaces amid COVID-19

By Bisola Bello, Reporter
April 20, 2021
Then-junior infielder Bianca Barone hits one down the third-base line April 9, 2021 against the Western Michigan University Broncos.

[Photo] Softball finishes home stand with win over Valpo

By Abby Hostman
April 16, 2021
Video game still of Jar Jar Binks.

[Photo] Unpopular Opinion: Jar Jar Binks undeservedly hated

By Jack Baudoin
April 15, 2021
Commander Jason Leverton (left) and social worker Abbie Ascencio (right) at the DeKalb Police Department April 8.

[Photo] DeKalb Police Department’s social worker program helps nearly 300 people

By Yari Tapia
April 9, 2021
NIU will require COVID-19 vaccines for on-campus students.

[Photo] Vaccine clinics open to NIU students in April

By Northern Star Staff
April 9, 2021
Verbic sits on board at city council meeting.

[Photo] Verbic leads race for Sixth Ward seat

By Northern Star Staff
April 6, 2021
Alderman Greg Perkins sits during a DeKalb City Council meeting July 13, 2020, in DeKalb.

[Photo] Perkins leads race for Fourth Ward seat

By Northern Star Staff
April 6, 2021
SGA president Devlin Collins directs his answer to the audience.

[Photo] SGA candidates debate before election

March 26, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

[Photo] DeKalb County reports 50.19% of residents are vaccinated

November 20, 2021
Chipotle is at 1013 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb.

[Photo] Win a burrito or up to $25K in Bitcoin at Chipotle for National Burrito Day

April 1, 2021
Senior Northern Star Sports Editor Jarrett Huff listens during an editorial board meeting on Tuesday January 27.

[Photo] Editorial: Year review as students in pandemic

March 9, 2021
The Student Government Association is located in Holmes Student Center on the ground floor in the OASIS space.

[Photo] SGA Senate appoints supreme court justice, approves student organizations

By Ashley Dwy
March 2, 2021
A voting booth at the Hopkins Park Terrace Room, 1403 Sycamore Road, during the 2020 election.

[Photo] How to vote in the 2021 consolidated elections

By Yari Tapia
February 26, 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.

[Photo] A’Jah Davis’ dominating performance helps Huskies beat Buffalo

By Justin Kelley
February 13, 2021
NIU redshirt junior Mason Kauffman (right) struggles with his opponent, ranked UNI first-year Lance Runyon, Feb. 5, during NIUs 27-9 loss to the University of Northern Iowa at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

[Photo] Northern Iowa deals blowout loss to wrestling team

By James Krause
February 6, 2021
Former NIU Head Coach Mark Montgomery addresses the team during a timeout Jan. 2, during NIUs 68-42 loss to Bowling Green State University at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb. Montgomery was let go by NIU Athletics Jan.3

[Photo] Mark Montgomery, NIU men’s basketball part ways

By James Krause
January 3, 2021
Sophomore guard Grace Hunter stays in front of a defender Nov. 25, during NIUs 85-61 loss to IUPUI at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

[Photo] Women’s basketball gets first win of season in Compass Challenge

By Justin Kelley
December 5, 2020
NIUs offense waits at the line of scrimmage for action to resume Nov. 4 during NIUs 49-30 loss to the University at Buffalo Bulls at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

[Photo] Huskies unable to close against Broncos

By James Krause
November 28, 2020
Sophomore guard Grace Hunter (right) runs the offense Nov. 25, during NIUs 85-61 loss to IUPUI in DeKalb, Illinois. Hunter had three points and two assists in the season opener.

[Photo] Women’s basketball drops season opener against IUPUI

By Justin Kelley
November 25, 2020
View of the north side of the NIU Convocation Center Sept. 2, in DeKalb.

[Photo] NIU releases men’s basketball’s non-conference road schedule

By Wes Sanderson
November 18, 2020
Entrance 2 of the NIU Convocation Center Sep. 2, 2020, in DeKalb, Illinois.

[Photo] Women’s basketball gains two commits for 2021-22 season

By Abby Hostman
November 15, 2020
DeKalb Police Headquarters, 700 W. Lincoln Highway.

[Photo] Officer involved in August 2019 excessive force arrest resigns

By Kierra Frazier
November 11, 2020
Huskie Stadium Aug. 12, from the East entrance.

[Photo] How a former Navy SEAL ended up playing football at NIU

By James Krause
November 10, 2020
NIU redshirt senior Lance Deveaux Jr. (left) chases Buffalo redshirt first-year wide receiver Trevor Wilson Nov. 4, during NIUs 49-30 loss to the University at Buffalo Bulls at Huskie Stadium.

[Photo] Defense needs to gain experience with several first-year starters

By Mike Knapp
November 10, 2020
NIUs offensive line lines up against the University at Buffalos defensive line Nov. 4, during the Huskies 49-30 loss to the Bulls at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb

[Photo] NIU football suffers first loss to Buffalo since 1968

By James Krause
November 5, 2020
The words Play Like A Huskie on the front side of Huskie Stadiums West bleachers Oct. 19, at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

[Photo] Lance Deveaux ready after being away from football for awhile

By Mike Knapp
November 4, 2020
View of the NIU jumbotron from inside Huskie Stadium Oct. 19, in DeKalb, Illinois.

[Photo] Football is coming back to bring us all together again

By Mike Knapp
November 3, 2020
A voting booth in the Holmes Student Center.

[Photo] What students need to know about the ‘fair tax’ amendment

By Ashley Dwy
October 29, 2020
DeKalb community members and NIU students and staff paint Black Lives Matter Thursday on Castle Drive.

[Photo] Community paints street in support of Black Lives

By Patrick Murphy
October 2, 2020
9 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 2 students recover

[Photo] 4 more students and one employee test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff
October 1, 2020
A COVID-19 awareness sign Sept. 2, posted in view of Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

[Photo] 3 sports teams under quarantine

By James Krause
September 18, 2020
15 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and one student recovers.

[Photo] Dashboard: 4 more students, 1 employee test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff
September 17, 2020
DeKalb Fire Department vehicle drives down Lucinda Ave.

[Photo] Apartment fire leaves dog dead, causes $30K in damage

October 7, 2021
Three students and no employees test positive for COVID-19.

[Photo] Students must do better to stop spread of COVID-19

By Summer Fitzgerald
September 2, 2020
A mask is taped to NIUs Olive Goyle statue next to Altgeld Hall June 3, 2020.

[Photo] 10 Huskies now COVID-19 positive

By Northern Star Staff
August 27, 2020
NIU faculty and administration have been working hard to keep students safe. Students must keep the same integrity when following the universitys COVID-19 guidelines.

[Photo] Five students now COVID-19 positive

By Ahyen Labanan
August 25, 2020
Students walk by tables near Neptune Hall during the involvement fair in August 2020.

[Photo] Involvement fair takes place outside

By Patrick Murphy
August 24, 2020
DeKalb City Council member, Bill Finucane reviews the agenda for the meeting on July 27th.

[Photo] Outgoing DeKalb City Council members say goodbye

April 27, 2021
A mask is taped to NIUs Olive Goyle statue next to Altgeld Hall June 3.

[Photo] Fall 2020: What we know

By Ahyen Labanan
July 15, 2020
A Black Lives Matter protester holds up a sign in front of The DeKalb Police Department in support of police reform and Black Lives Matter on June 3rd.

[Photo] DeKalb Police Department to adapt policy reforms, budget unchanged

By Kierra Frazier
July 14, 2020
A rabbit sits in the grass East of the Lagoon on a sunny, mild day.

[Photo] NIU’s wildlife adapts to an empty campus

By Patrick Murphy
July 10, 2020
Phi Kappa Psis fraternity house remains empty as a result of NIU holding most of its fall courses online.

[Photo] Greek life continues from home

By Jamie O'Toole, Columnist
June 8, 2020
NIU Bus driver looks around an empty campus before continuing their route.

[Photo] DeKalb essential workers endure during COVID-19 Crisis

By Patrick Murphy
April 22, 2020
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[Photo] Take Earth Day to reflect on how our actions affect the planet

By Jordan Radloff
April 22, 2020
DeKalb High School Auditorium

[Photo] DeKalb Music Boosters present Muse Award to first president

By Jamie O'Toole, Columnist
April 21, 2020
The Egyptian Theatre sits closed March 24 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Despite closure, the Egyptian Theatre’s “Hard Hat Tours” continue digitally

By Parker Otto
March 27, 2020
President Lisa Freeman works March 2 in her office in Altgeld Hall.

[Photo] President Freeman addresses students, employees in video message

By Kurt Bitting
March 27, 2020
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[Photo] Local brewery alliance introduces delivery service during pandemic

By Jamie O'Toole, Columnist
March 30, 2020
Students work on class projects March 4 in the Jack Arends Building.

[Photo] College of Visual and Performing Arts modifies schedule

By Northern Star Staff
March 16, 2020
A dumpster sits outside Gilbert Hall Monday filled with trash from students moving out early because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] DeKalb stays at home

April 2, 2020
Faculty/Staff Lot 3 remains vacant Monday.

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Library Operations Manager Ron Barshinger continues to work Monday at the front desk of the Founders Memorial Library. Students can still check out materials online and pick them up from the library Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 .a.m to noon.

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Geese cross over a vacant sidewalk Monday near the Founders Memorial Library.

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Staff & Commuter student Lot C Monday by DuSable Hall remains practically empty.

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Fattys Pub & Grille, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway, has shifted to curbside carry-out in light of Illinois Govenor J.B. Pritzkers order to close all dine-in bars and restaurants. Many restaurants have resorted to carry-out and drive through only policies to keep serving communities.

[Photo] 3 more businesses join lawsuit against Pritzker over indoor dining restrictions

October 8, 2020
An NIU student walks down Lucinda Avenue Monday with groceries.

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A Northwestern Medicine van parked outside NIU Health Services March 18.

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Boost Mobile employee Carlos Ibarra canvasses neighboring businesses to see which are still open. Businesses, like Boost Mobile, 901 Lucinda Ave., choose certain days to open to continue assisting their customers during this global crisis.

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Lucinda Avenue sidewalk has no traffic due to NIUs campus closure.

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Red Roof Inn & Suites, 1212 W Lincoln Highway, displays an encouraging message Monday from their street sign during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Squares of tape outline places to stand Monday for students to wait in line for their meals at New Hall Dining.

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Cecelia Cody (from left), Brian Pringnitz, New Hall Dining unit manager and Lisa Johnson prepare meals for students still living on campus.

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The lounge area in New Residence Hall Community Center Monday is blocked off due to social distancing guidelines.

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Lincoln Highway in downtown DeKalb is inactive Monday during rush hour.

[Photo] DeKalb weekend scene, entertain in a play, business shindig

April 25, 2023
Shopping carts form a controlled entrance Monday at Walmart Supercenter, 2300 Sycamore Road.

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A customer leaves their local grocery store Monday during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The parking lot behind Gabel Hall sits empty Monday. During a typical semester, Lot 38 is usually full, but due to the NIUs campus shutting down, most of the parking lots are barren.

[Photo] New parking options are a great convenience for dorm residents

October 5, 2020
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[Photo] Council approves police wage increase

By Kierra Frazier
March 10, 2020
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[Photo] BioLife saves lives, rewards donors

By Dan Doren
March 8, 2020
DuSable Hall is a primary building where the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences holds its classes.

[Photo] University to hire dean

By Kierra Frazier
March 1, 2020
Neptune Residence Hall Central.

[Photo] Neptune Hall receives renovations

By Morgan Fink
August 31, 2017
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