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The entrance to the Asian American Resource Center. NIU is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month during April. (Evan Mellon | Northern Star)

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, April celebrations

By Daniel Massa, Lifestyle Writer | March 29, 2023

DeKALB – NIU is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in April. Throughout the month, there will be a number of events at NIU to attend and experience to learn more about Asian American heritage, hosted by the Asian American...

The Huskie Grocery Store, LLC located at 901 Lucinda Ave. The store offers a selection of food that caters to an array Indian and Asian students. (Tim Dodge | Norther Star)

New grocery store offers ethnic choices amongst college amenities

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | March 23, 2023

DeKALB – A new grocery store at the Village Commons Bookstore lot is looking to become the go-to spot on campus for college amenities; but besides ramen and laundry detergent, this store is stocking some specific items you wouldn't find at your normal...

Kyrie Irving recently converted to Islam last year in April 2021. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Celebrate, learn about Muslim athletes during Ramadan

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | April 12, 2022

Ramadan is the holiest month of the entire year for Muslims across the world. Muslims fast during the month, meaning they cannot eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. This is done to help give perspective on how fortunate it is to have the choice to fast...

Ramadan celebrated from July to August

By Maria Ahmad | July 24, 2012

DeKALB | Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims, began on the night of July 20. According to a Muslim Academy article, Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is considered a holy month for Muslims because the Quran, the holy book...

MSA to host fast-a-thon

By David Matz | August 31, 2010

The old adage suggests that people "put themselves in another person's shoes."This saying is taken to heart by the members of Northern Illinois University's Muslim Students Association (MSA) who will host a fast-a-thon event this Thursday."The fast-a-thon...