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Valentine’s playlist

February 6, 2017

1. “Africa” by Toto2. “Classic” by MKTO3. “Sugar” by Maroon 54. “This is Exile” by Whitechapel5. “Marvin Gaye” by Charlie Puth6. “Wait” by M837. “Heaven” by Bryan Adams8. “All of Me” by John Legend9. “Your Song” by...

The School of Theater and Dance is putting on "Trestle at Pope Lick Creek" as their first production of the spring semester.

“Trestle at Pope Lick Creek” explores relationships

By Sophia Phillips | February 6, 2017

The School of Theater and Dance is putting on "Trestle at Pope Lick Creek" as their first production of the spring semester.

SA Senate approves new club

By Morgan Fink | February 6, 2017

DeKALB — A new video game design club was approved in a 24-0 vote at a Jan. 29 Student Association meeting and will give students an opportunity to become involved in a field that is growing on campus.Robert Kondratowicz, Video Game Design Club president...

Enrollment decreases 5.5 percent

By Northern Star Staff | February 6, 2017

DeKALB — Spring 2017 enrollment rates show a 5.5 percent decrease from spring 2016 enrollment numbers with 1,022 fewer enrollments.This semester’s total enrollment is 17,497, a decrease from the 18,519 enrolled in spring 2016, according to data provided...

Officials expect grant funding

By Clarissa Hinshaw | February 2, 2017

DeKALB — NIU leaders are looking at ways to help students if state lawmakers don’t fund Monetary Award Program Grants, although NIU leaders are confident funding will be passed.For the second year in a row, Illinois is starting a new year without...

Oscars recognize several minorities

By Tatianna Salisbury | February 2, 2017

DeKALB | The Oscars have been deemed “whitewashed” by many film advocates noting a lack of racial diversity in the past years. However, this year three of the nine films nominated for Best Picture feature a primarily African-American cast: “Hidden...

Kehlani album soothes heart

By Darius Parker | February 2, 2017

“SweetSexySavage,” Kehlani Parrish’s second album, has been much anticipated since the release of her 2015 Grammy-nominated album, “You Should Be Here.” The album was released Friday and hosts a variety of classic Kehlani hits, including lead...

The Huskie Hunks will compete in the ICCA Quarterfinals with hopes of making it to semifinals hosted in downtown Chicago.

A Capella groups prepare to compete

By Hayden Perkins | February 2, 2017

The Huskie Hunks will compete in the ICCA Quarterfinals with hopes of making it to semifinals hosted in downtown Chicago.

Eugene Marshall, Kappa Alphi Psi president, poses with the fraternity’s cane. He said Kappas are dedicated to uplifting society.

Divine Nine makes NIU comeback

By Morgan Fink | February 2, 2017

Eugene Marshall, Kappa Alphi Psi president, poses with the fraternity’s cane. He said Kappas are dedicated to uplifting society.

Super Bowl recipe to satisfy guests

By Danielle Keys | February 2, 2017

The Super Bowl is a great time to host friends and family for a bash, but no get-together is complete without snacks. Here is an easy recipe for bacon-wrapped chicken bites students can make in 20 minutes.Ingredients:1 lb. of boneless, skinless chicken...

‘La La Land’ ties for Oscars record

By Tatianna Salisbury | January 30, 2017

The romantic movie-musical “La La Land” received a record of 14 nominations, including one for Best Picture on Tuesday when Oscar nominations were announced. The film made history as the only movie to tie with “Titanic” and “All About Eve”...

New coffee vendor gets SA approval

By Morgan Fink | January 26, 2017

DeKALB — A Just Brew is opening up shop on the main level of the Holmes Student Center today and will serve craft-brewed coffee to students on a budget.Its mission is to serve quality coffee on campuses at donation-based prices. This means that if a...