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That Time I… got my first pet
By Nanette Nkolomoni, Copy Editor
| March 28, 2023
![Kyle, this weeks Tails Pet of the Week, standing on a blue blanket and sporting a bandana around his neck. (Courtesy of Tails Humane Society)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/334542189_569377645152982_2353913245264261519_n-719x900.jpg)
Tails Pet of the Week: Kyle
By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter
| March 7, 2023
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NIU… It’s time for a new mascot name
By Derek Bos, Opinion Columnist
| September 21, 2022
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Tails of the week: Scooby
By Courtesy Tails
| October 23, 2019
![Pet of the week: Stormy](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/4cc5adabf8fd53f0e48df32993460023-824x900.jpg)
Pet of the week: Stormy
By Courtesy Steve and Cathy Sawallisch
| October 17, 2019
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TAILS of the Week: Ace
By Courtesy of TAILS
| October 9, 2019
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Purebred Misconception: Consider Canine Adoption
By Sarah Fischer
| November 26, 2018
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Do’s and Don’ts of Adopting a Dog in College
By Samantha Manahan
| September 18, 2017
Adopt-a-Pet of the Week: Bailey
By Northern Star staff
| April 4, 2017
![DeKalb dog park, accepting of all breeds](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bd9e37a93e9206197f1995b28cc14469.jpg)
DeKalb dog park, accepting of all breeds
By AJ Edwards
| January 15, 2014
Pit bull gains superhero persona
By Linze Griebenow
| April 8, 2012
Living in DeKalb comes at a price; be safe
By Dan Martynowicz
| April 2, 2012
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