Skip to Main Content
Advertisement
 
Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.
The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

A photo depicts a newspaper with the headline being "Good News." Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson argues that despite all of the bad news that is in the world, people should seek out good news stories. (Getty Images)

Opinion: Read good news without guilt; Trump can’t steal all hope

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist | September 4, 2025

How to get through another three years of the Trump Administration without emotional burnout – or denial – is an ugly conundrum. If these first eight months have left you feeling hopeless and scared, remember the need for good news is a thirst you...

Young Americans for Liberty members (left to right) Evan Cinkovich, Reece Mendicino, Josh Harvey and Masood Ahmed stand in front of free speech ball outside Cole Hall, Friday.

Giant beach ball promotes free speech

By Northern Star Staff | February 7, 2020

Young Americans for Liberty members (left to right) Evan Cinkovich, Reece Mendicino, Josh Harvey and Masood Ahmed stand in front of free speech ball outside Cole Hall, Friday.

Asking students about their interest in Donald Trump impeachment trial

By Kennedy Jones | January 24, 2020

The Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump has now entered its fifth day according National Public Radio. Several students in DuSable Hall were asked if they had been following the impeachment trial and what their thoughts are on the subject....

Gas price update for Oct. 28

By Northern Star Staff | October 28, 2019

The average gasoline price in DeKalb County at 1:05 p.m. Monday was $2.60 per gallon, according to gasbuddy.com. This price is a decrease of 3 cents from Oct. 23's average of $2.63.The state average at 1:05 p.m. Monday was $2.63, which is a decrease...

E-cigarette health warning issued

By Northern Star Staff | October 22, 2019

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), state and local health departments and other clinical and public health partners are investigating severe lung injuries linked with use of e-cigarettes and vaping...

Using podcasts and other forms of media, news organizations have been able to reach a wider, more technology oriented audience.

News organizations using entertainment to inform

By Jaime O’Toole | September 6, 2019

Using podcasts and other forms of media, news organizations have been able to reach a wider, more technology oriented audience.

Head Softball coach inducted into FAU Hall of Fame

By James Krause | July 6, 2019

DeKALB — NIU head softball coach Christina Sutcliffe has been announced as part of the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2019 for her alma mater Florida Atlantic University.Sutcliffe was a pitcher for the FAU Owls softball team from 1997 to 2001, winning...

SA special election candidates

SA special election candidates

By Northern Star Staff | April 4, 2019

Executive Branch Candidates:President: Naomi BoldenLegislative Branch Candidates: District 1: Ashley HinesCorey BatzDistrict 2:Stephanie SalazarSabrina SelfLayla WernerDistrict 3:Gustavo CasasBrenden KaslewiczCassandra PilcherSA special elections...

Hazardous weather conditions continue

Hazardous weather conditions continue

By Northern Star Staff | February 3, 2019
Trevor Noah postpones Convocation Center show until 2019

Trevor Noah postpones Convocation Center show until 2019

By Northern Star Staff | December 5, 2018
Trevor Noah postpones Convocation Center show until 2019

Trevor Noah postpones show

By Northern Star Staff | November 9, 2018

Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah has postponed his show for Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Convocation Center. The show is postponed due to “a mild sore throat [which] is actually bruising of [his] vocal cords,” according to Noah’s...

John F. Sommer, 45, yelled at officers as they arrested him Thursday at 108 Fisk Ave. DeKalb Police Department officers found firearms in Sommer’s home, including two hand guns and a Century AK Style 7.62 mm assault rifle.

Disturbance call ends in four-hour standoff

By Northern Star Staff | February 26, 2018

John F. Sommer, 45, yelled at officers as they arrested him Thursday at 108 Fisk Ave. DeKalb Police Department officers found firearms in Sommer’s home, including two hand guns and a Century AK Style 7.62 mm assault rifle.

Sign In

Register

Reset Password

Please enter your username or email address, you will receive a link to create a new password via email.