This December is going to be extra special for Chris Smith. Not because the senior cornerback expects to receive a particular gift under his Christmas tree. Rather, he's going to graduate and earn a college degree, an accomplishment Smith could hardly...

You see them around campus, but who are our student leaders? Every Friday, The Leader's Corner gives readers a glimpse into the personalities of the men and women behind the suits and ties. This week the Northern Star sat down with Alex Broches, senior...

Local hip hop is alive and well. Legend Haz It is a hip hop/jazz band that started about a year and a half ago with most of its members being apart of the NIU community. The band got their notoriety at last year's Huskie Bash, and won a contest to open...