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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Aviane Marrufo (left), daughter of Carmesha Hicks, complex coordinator of Neptune and Gilbert Residence Halls, zip lines down Second Street during the Homecoming Block Party of Fall 2024. The Homecoming Block Party will return in 2025 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday from the 100 to 400 block of East Lincoln Highway. (Northern Star File Photo)

Weekly Writeup: Homecoming events, concerts and campfires

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | September 29, 2025

In this Weekly Writeup, you can find various Homecoming events such as the Homecoming Block Party, a recycled boat race, a video game showdown, campfire events and more.  HUSKIE SOUND GARDEN  Date and Time: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Monday  Location:...

A Lotería game sits spread out on a table. The Latino Resource Center will host a Lotería Game Night from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. (Northern Star File Photo)

Weekly Writeup: Peace through music, career opportunities, community fun

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | September 21, 2025

In this Weekly Writeup, you can find events such as a welcome night by the Asian American Resource Center, a collaboration between the Pick Museum of Anthropology and NIU World Music Program, a business career fair and more.  ASIAN AMERICAN WELCOME...

Employees with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County teach students about species diversity and conservation at STEMFest on Sept. 28, 2024. STEMFest 2025 will be held on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and will showcase over 100 exhibits and displays. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Weekly Writeup: Homecoming contests, STEM celebrations and creative innovations

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | September 14, 2025

In this Weekly Writeup, you can find events such as inspirational get togethers, homecoming decorating and video contests, early fall celebrations and more.  CRAFTING CONNECTIONS Date and Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday  Location: Holmes...

The Avalon String Quartet prepares to strike the final note of “Fellow Traveler (2008)” composed by John Adams, their opening piece on Jan. 30 at the Recital Hall in the Music Building. The quartet will join composer Narongrit Dhamabutra and pianist Winston Choi to perform Dhamabutra's new piece for quintet from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday at the Recital Hall in the Music Building. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Weekly Writeup: Hoedowns, trivia and glow bowling light up the week

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | September 7, 2025

In this Weekly Writeup, you can find events such as a trivia night, a community block party, glow bowling and more.  HUSKIE DEN TRIVIA NIGHT  Date and Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday  Location: Huskie Den, Holmes Student Center  Bring your...

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