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3 ways to know if the tattoo is right for you

By Abby Wisecarver | July 17, 2018

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Sophomore Sean Carroll reaches out of bounds to reset at the center of the mat at the match against Purdue University on January 12. Opinion Columnist Colton Peterson argues that AEW is no longer elite. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

AEW is no longer elite

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Jason Molina playing a guitar on stage as a part of Magnolia Electric Co. Ten years after his death, his music has taken on a new meaning among his fans.

Just Be Simple: The heartbreaking memory of Jason Molina

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NIU redshirt sophomore quarterback Josh Holst (15), redshirt junior tight end Jake Appleget (80) and redshirt junior left tackle Evan Malcore (54) lead players onto the field at Huskie Stadium during a Play Now game in “EA Sports College Football 26.” NIU is rated 70 overall, tied for the third-lowest overall rating in the game. (Skyler Kisellus | Northern Star)

NIU earns low marks in ‘EA Sports College Football 26,’ but poor ratings could pay off

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A group of friends enjoy cocktails, reaching out for a cheers. Here are the top summer drink deals in DeKalb. (Getty Images)

DeKalb's top summer drink deals

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A campus police vehicle is pictured in an NIU parking lot. Crimes such as mob action and battery were reported in May's crime log. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

NIU Crime log, May 2025

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