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Contributor Jack Baudoin stands June 2013 in Toledo, Spain

That time I visited historical locations in Spain

By Jack Baudoin | February 3, 2020

Contributor Jack Baudoin stands June 2013 in Toledo, Spain

Globetrotter Dazzle Kidoń does tricks with a basketball Thursday during the Harlem Globetrotters game at the Convocation Center.

Globetrotters energize the Convo

By Mattieu Kotters | February 2, 2020

The Harlem Globetrotters visited the Convocation Center Thursday, delighting families with equal parts variety and athleticism in a family-friendly show that honored their time-tested legacy. The Globetrotters took to the court to begin the show, followed...

The media mishandled coverage of Kobe Bryant’s death

By Jarrett Huff | February 2, 2020

For the rest of my life I’ll remember what I was doing, where I was and what I was thinking Jan. 26, 2020, as I’m sure the same can be said for millions upon millions of people around the world.Forever burned into my brain are the words “TMZ,”...

Candy company to build distribution center in DeKalb, city estimates growth of 500 jobs

Candy company to build distribution center in DeKalb, city estimates growth of 500 jobs

By Northern Star Staff | January 31, 2020

DeKALB — Ferrara Candy Company, owners of SweeTarts, Fun Dip, Nerds and more, will construct a 1.6 million square foot distribution complex in DeKalb.The distribution center is expected to be operational in 2021 and will bring an estimated 500 jobs...

Protesters gather at a climate strike May 5 in Chicago to advocate for the federal government to focus on solving the climate change issue.

Youth need to be more involved in political advocacy

By Jordan Radloff | January 30, 2020

Protesters gather at a climate strike May 5 in Chicago to advocate for the federal government to focus on solving the climate change issue.

That time I adopted a cat from Tails Humane Society

That time I adopted a cat from Tails Humane Society

By Sarah Connolly | January 29, 2020

There are many unknowns when bringing a strange animal into your home, but adopting a kitten from Tails Humane Society has been a rewarding experience for me.  I did not grow up with pets, but I always wanted a cat. After having been on my own for almost...

Comedian keeps humor family-friendly

Comedian keeps humor family-friendly

By Parker Otto | January 29, 2020

Comedian Brian Regan delivered family-friendly humor Sunday in a fantastic stand-up act at the Egyptian Theatre.The show touched on marching bands, starvation and political opinions, with all jokes resulting in a lot of laughs.Regan delivered clean-cut...

Jazz at the Egyptian enchanted audience Saturday

By Jamie O'Toole, Columnist | January 28, 2020

At the fourth annual Jazz at the Egyptian show four local jazz groups rocked the stage, allowing composers like Duke Ellington to live on.Jazz in Progress, the Sycamore High School Jazz Ensemble, the DeKalb High School Jazz Ensemble and the NIU Jazz Orchestra...

A plaque placed below the tree has Holmes name and dedication written on it for students and anyone who walks by.

Namesake: Holmes Student Center tree dedicated to fifth university president

By Parker Otto | January 27, 2020

On the East side of the Holmes Student Center, facing Normal Road, is an oak tree with a plaque dedicated to a man named Leslie A. Holmes from 1975. While this tree may go unnoticed at times, the oak and the student center behind it are both named in...

Faculty art displays hard work

Faculty art displays hard work

By Jamie O'Toole, Columnist | January 26, 2020

Faculty art of various styles covered the walls of the Art Museum during a public reception of the NIU School of Art and Design Faculty Biennial Exhibition held Thursday.The reception allowed students to view professors’ work and attendees to bid on...

“1917” ends 2019 with an epic tale

By Jacob Baker | January 24, 2020

Acclaimed director Sam Mendes and the modern day great cinematographer Roger Deakins ended 2019 on an epic and emotional note with their ultra realistic World War I film “1917.” Mendes helms the true story based on the events his own grandfather...