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The plaque representing the Northern Star time capsule sits Monday evening. As the opening date of the time capsule approaches on April 16, Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson describes both the importance and nostalgia of opening time capsules. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Opening a time capsule: A moment to relive the past

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist | April 1, 2025

A lot happens in 25 years. Twenty-five years ago, a large chunk of NIU’s student body wasn’t born. In 2000, the most played song was Faith Hill’s “Breathe,” President Bill Clinton was in the Oval Office and the world was still mildly high from...

A graphic portrays a raincloud pouring rain onto three tulips and an April Spotify playlist. Here are the Northern Star's picks for best songs to start off April. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Best songs to start April off right

By Northern Star Staff | April 1, 2025

ETHAN RODRIGUEZ’S PICKS Road To Riches – Yuno Miles I’m a Gummy Bear – Gummibär  Mine Diamonds – Mcap Steve If you’re looking for a song that will motivate you to achieve wealth and success, “Roads to Riches” is the...

Man maneuvers motorcycle through cones on Sunday afternoon in the Anderson Parking Lot for a motorcycle training class.

April proclaimed Dekalb’s Motorcycle Awareness Month

By Ali Combs | April 17, 2013

With warmer weather and motorcycles out and about, the mayor wants attention drawn to all those who take to the road. April is now Motorcycle Awareness Month for the City of Dekalb, by proclamation of Mayor Kris Povlsen. The city will work with the State...

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