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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

Members of NIU’s Furry Club hold up the signature “husky” hand symbol while posing for a group photo. The club co-hosted the annual “Tri-Tails” inter-collegiate gathering for the first time since becoming an official club, celebrating aspects of the furry fandom with other Illinois universities. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

NIU’s Furry Club celebrates fandom by co-hosting intercollegiate gathering

By Ryan Day, Assistant Video Editor | April 21, 2025

NIU’s Furry Club is already making its mark outside of university boundaries in the club’s inaugural year. In a close-knit partnership with other furry clubs from universities across the state, the NIU Furry Club co-hosted the second annual “Tri-Tails”...

A group of fursuiters at Midwest FurFest wait outside an area that is labelled by a hanging sign that says “Art Show”. NIU’s furry club is focused on the furry subculture which, at its core, is an art-centric community. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

Feature: NIU Furry Club

By Mariestrella Corral, News Reporter | December 9, 2024

DeKALB - The NIU Furry Club was approved by the SGA and the club was officially ratified on April 20.  The NIU Furry Club was unofficially started in February of this year through local group chats. After months of searching for an adviser to make...

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