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Football falls behind after halftime

By Patrick Smith | October 10, 2016

Head Coach Rod Carey

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Members of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department huddle outside of 1392 Oakland Drive in unincorporated Sycamore on Tuesday after two people were found dead in their residence. The investigation forced a nearly hour-long soft lockdown to Sycamore Community School District 427 schools. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

2 people found dead at Sycamore residence, suspect charged after multi-county search

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Gabriel Roethle, a world music second year masters student, practices a piece composed by Johann Sebastion Bach, “Lute Suite in E minor,” on Wednesday in Room 103 of the Music Building. NIU’s International Guitar Recital Series will start at 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday with guitarist Isaac Bustos. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

International guitarists to visit NIU Music Building

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The Board of Trustees sits at their meeting on March 20. The Board of Trustees approved several contracts and highlighted faculty recognitions, academic changes, research and fundraising. (Northern Star File Photo)

Board of Trustees approves $1.7 million computer upgrade project

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Student organizations march behind a “March of the Huskies” banner during the 2024 Homecoming celebration in downtown DeKalb. The event will return in 2025 at 6 p.m. on Thursday as part of NIU’s ongoing effort to make Homecoming welcoming for everyone. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU brings on Homecoming traditions, old and new

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El Jimador Mexican Grill, at 206 E. Lincoln Highway, joins over 30 local businesses in celebrating NIU’s 118th Homecoming as an official Homecoming Host. Homecoming Hosts offer discounts throughout the week for students. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Local businesses roll out the red and black carpet for NIU’s 118th Homecoming

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