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Jonathan OBrien (left) and Brandon Sapp star in The Shipment which displays social injustice and racial prejudice.

NIU play spotlights racial issues in society

By Jamie O'Toole, Columnist | September 27, 2019

Jonathan O'Brien (left) and Brandon Sapp star in "The Shipment" which displays social injustice and racial prejudice.

The Committee for the Preservation of Wildlife will host Art in the Park from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Montgomery Hall.

Committee for the Preservation of Wildlife to host floral decoration

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | September 16, 2019

The Committee for the Preservation of Wildlife will host Art in the Park from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Montgomery Hall.

Infographic describing types of vaping devices.

NIU community reacts to national trend of vape-related deaths

By Noah Johnson | September 16, 2019

In light of an ongoing investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding an influx of reported lung illnesses associated with e-cigarette use, NIU community members were asked to react to the recent news.Out of the 380 cases reported...

Upcoming events: week of Sept. 9

Upcoming events: week of Sept. 9

By Northern Star Staff | September 8, 2019

MondayNIU Archery Club: NIU’s Archery Club will be holding its first meeting 4 to 6 p.m. in Anderson Hall, Room 100. Individuals of any skill level are invited to attend. The first two visits are free, and a membership fee is required after. They can...

A Poster Fair worker rolls up a poster of the rock band Queen for a customer on Wednesday at the Poster Fair in the MLK commons. The Poster fair is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Friday.

Poster Fair continues on campus

By Edwin Kelso | September 5, 2019

Students look at the various images sold by the Poster Fair Wednesday in the MLK Commons.

Freeman connects to student body

By Northern Star Editorial Board | September 4, 2019

As NIU President Lisa Freeman approaches her first full year as NIU’s official president, it is important to acknowledge the progress that has been made in mending the relationship between students and the administration.Prior to Freeman’s presidency,...

How will recreational marijuana affect the NIU community?

By Noah Johnson | August 27, 2019

With Gov. J.B. Pritzker signing House Bill 1438 in June, the long-standing era of marijuana prohibition will come to an end for the state of Illinois starting Jan. 1.   The bill aims to regulate and tax cannabis in a similar manner to alcohol, while...

Campus clubs help students

By Edwin Kelso | August 26, 2019

DeKALB — NIU is home to over three hundred clubs and organizations, which means finding the right one can be challenging. So, to make the job a bit easier, here are a few suggestions for clubs to get involved in. NIU ForensicsNIU Forensics is a club...

Geese lay in the grass April 18 at the lagoon by the NIU enterance.

Interactions with geese can be peaceful

By Veronica McCulloh | April 25, 2019

Every spring, campus shares its grounds with Canada geese at the height of their mating season. Despite constant battles over turf, it is no secret the geese do not plan on giving up their territories. Many students can attest to the presence of aggressive,...

DREAM Action NIU hosts sixth annual Coming out of the Shadows

By Kierra Frazier | April 10, 2019

DeKALB — Undocumented students came out of the shadows to tell personal stories to students and faculty while reflecting on the hardships they face in America.DREAM Action NIU hosted its 6th annual Coming Out of the Shadows event in the Carl Sandburg...

The Forward, Together Forward memorial outside Cole Hall honors the lives of the five students lost in the Feb. 14, 2008, shooting.

Open Letter: To the NIU community

By Northern Star Staff | February 18, 2019

It is with heavy hearts we mourn the loss of two members of the NIU family: student Trevor Wehner and alumnus Clayton Parks.One day following the anniversary of the shooting that took place on our own campus Valentine’s Day of 2008, the lives of two...

Football head coach Thomas Hammock is among the 2022 Hall of Fame inductees.

Hammock is an exemplary choice

By Northern Star Editorial Board | January 23, 2019

The Northern Star Editorial Board would like to congratulate Head Football Coach Thomas Hammock and NIU for finding a perfect marriage. In sports, loyalty is never easy to come by, and Hammock exemplifies the Huskies’ “hard way.”Hammock played football...