Skip to Main Content
Advertisement
 
Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.
The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The NIU Mariachi band performs on Saturday in Club 1895 for Welcome Holmes. NIU Mariachi moved from room to room during Welcome Holmes after each quick performance. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: CAB hosts annual Welcome Holmes party

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | August 26, 2025

A group of students watch the NIU Mariachi Band perform on Saturday night for Welcome Holmes in Club 1895. NIU provided events for incoming first-years and returning students to participate in from Wednesday to Sunday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

A look back on Week of Welcome 2025

By Rachael Swinson, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | August 24, 2025

Welcome or welcome back to NIU, Huskies! If you attended any of the Week of Welcome (WOW) events last week, I am sure that you had a lot of fun. Let’s take a moment to look back on the exciting week before diving head first into our studies.  Campfire...

Junior business administration majors, Lynsey Villarreal (left) and Kalyn Brackemyer (center), pose for their caricature drawn by artist Erik Carrillo on Thursday at the Campus Activity Board Block Party as part of the Week of Welcome events. Video Editor Jenny Javkhlantugs believes that students should go to Week of Welcome events. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Week of Welcome, not just for freshmen but for everyone

By Jenny Javkhlantugs and Emily Beebe | August 23, 2025

NIU’s annual Week of Welcome (WOW) is a week-long event full of activities for NIU students. WOW starts the week before classes begin and there is something for every student at NIU to enjoy. Students should go to WOW events to make friends and enjoy...

A Jewel mascot walks through the Jewel-Osco store at the Jewel Jamboree event. At the event, students received free items such as snacks and drinks. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Week of Welcome provides fun events for students

By Emily Beebe, Assistant News Editor | August 26, 2024

DeKALB – From Aug. 21 through Aug. 25, Week of Welcome events occurred across campus for new and returning students. Events throughout the week included a campfire to Corn Fest. WOW Campfire Connections: From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday...

Sign In

Register

Reset Password

Please enter your username or email address, you will receive a link to create a new password via email.