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The moon glows reddish-brown during a lunar eclipse on April 15, 2014. Students will get a free, hands-on experience to observe a supermoon lunar eclipse through a telescope Sunday in the NIU Observatory. 

Supermoon to be visible during lunar eclipse Sunday

By Northern Star staff | September 21, 2015

Students will get a free, hands-on experience to observe a supermoon lunar eclipse through a telescope Sunday in the NIU Observatory.The combination of a supermoon and lunar eclipse will not be seen again until 2033, said NIU Observatory manager Greg...

NIU alumna Elizabeth Justice collects tomatoes Oct. 5 at the Communiversity Gardens. Students can keep busy this summer by volunteering for the gardens.

Summer guide

By Alexis Malapitan | June 15, 2015

If you’re looking something to do in DeKalb this summer, here are a few things to keep you occupied:Eat downtownIf you’re like me and enjoy eating, there are a number of restaurants you should check out in the downtown DeKalb and Sycamore areas.Texas...

Students’ families invited for weekend campus activities

By Faith Healy | September 22, 2011

Today marks the first day of NIU's annual Fall Family Weekend, where students can invite their families to a number of events. The event is planned by Huskie Family Connections, an organization which aims to provide parents a connection to the university....