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Xolo Maridueña starring as Jamie Reyes in DC's new superhero movie "Blue Beetle." The film is out in theaters and based on the DC comics. (YouTube)

‘Blue Beetle,’ movie of incredible power

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | September 6, 2023

Blue Beetle, directed by Angel Soto, is currently one of the best superhero movies of 2023. Xolo Maridueña gives a stunning performance as DC's titular Blue Beetle in what feels like resounding box office success. According to Box Office Mojo,...

Northern Star contributor Jack Baudoin (back) stands in front of the Washington Monument with his grandfather, James Hill, April 20 in Washington D.C.

That time I was my grandfather’s guardian for a veteran’s honors flight

By Jack Baudoin, Lifestyle writer | January 22, 2020

Northern Star contributor Jack Baudoin (back) stands in front of the Washington Monument with his grandfather, James Hill, April 20 in Washington D.C.

Acting President Lisa Freeman discusses her possible presidency in her office.

Freeman reconsiders her candidacy

By Jessie Kern | July 23, 2018

DeKALB — After unexpectedly stepping into the role of acting president for the last year, Lisa Freeman has reconsidered her candidacy for president.NIU has been preparing for the presidential search after Doug Baker’s unexpected departure in June...

Chicago Women’s March (PHOTOS)

By Yeon Woo Kim | January 23, 2017

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InFocus: What are you most excited about for summer break?

By Perspective Staff | April 29, 2014

See what the Perspective Staff has to say about summer plans.Jeremiah CaterinaAlthough my break is shortened due to summer classes, I plan to pack my free time with fun.First, I look forward to restarting my favorite hobby. I love power-lifting, a strength...

D.C. internship registration open

By Northern Star staff | October 13, 2013

Students can apply for the university’s annual congressional internship program.This program is held in Washington, D.C., and is open to all majors. Four students will be selected to live and work in the nation’s capital. The program runs from late...

Retired journalism professor Hallie Hamilton holds a photograph taken when he was 19 and first stationed at Fort McClellan, Ala. in 1942.

Retired professor, WWII veteran takes Honor Flight to D.C.

By Chelsey Boutan | April 22, 2012

While sitting in his living room, World War II veteran Hallie Hamilton clenched a blue and white paisley handkerchief. Occasionally, he would bring the handkerchief to his face and use it to blot away tears. As he reflected on his emotional visit to the...

We must do all we can to end human trafficking

We must do all we can to end human trafficking

By Nathan Fulkerson | March 21, 2011

Slavery never ended; it just put on a new face. There are an estimated 27 million people worldwide subjected to modern-day slavery, better known as human trafficking. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of NIU's Wesley Foundation and the Atheists, Agnostics...