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One of the main characters of "Cloudheim" attacks an enemy in the game. Noodle Cat Games released their trailer along with a press release for their newest co-op action RPG "Cloudheim." (Noodle Cat Games under Fair Use)

New approach, indie game studio puts people first

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | March 5, 2025

Art paves the way for a glorious fantasy adventure that appears beautifully crafted and highly entertaining in an indie game studio’s first release. On Feb. 5, Noodle Cat Games released a trailer for its first game title “Cloudheim,” which is...

Lori York, a K9 Police Officer at the NIU Police department, pets Izzy who is her K9 dog. York spoke to the Northern Star about her role as an NIU Police Officer and K9 handler. (Courtesy of Darren Mitchell)

Lori York K9 officer profile

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter | December 5, 2024

DEKALB – Lori York, officer at NIU, spoke with the Northern Star about her job as K9 officer and her experiences. Question: What’s your role and history as a police officer here at NIU? Answer: “I am a patrol division officer and K9 handler....

Joyce DeFauw sitting at a sports game. At 89 years old, she is NIU's oldest student.

NIU’s oldest student set to graduate after 72 years

By Elisa Reamer and Jaylen Conwell | February 22, 2022

DeKALB — The university experience for many students is a seamless transition from high-schooler to college graduate in four to five years, but for others, the journey is unconventional. Joyce DeFauw started her journey at NIU in 1951 and is now currently...

Deleting your Facebook profile has social benefits

November 28, 2011

Oct. 5: A day that will remain in infamy. The decision I made this fateful day would fundamentally shift how I communicated with everyone in my universe. The choice I made was quite possibly the best thing that I have ever done since the Internet has...

Sycamore 2nd Ward Alderman candidates profile

Sycamore 2nd Ward Alderman candidates profile

By Junae Bennett | March 31, 2011

SYCAMORE |Chuck Stowe: Candidate for Sycamore 2nd Ward Alderman (incumbent) Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology, Northern Illinois University Experience: With the exception of one two-year term, Chuck Stowe has been the...