Laurie Elish-Piper aims for student success
DeKALB – Laurie Elish-Piper is the executive vice president and provost at NIU, she spoke to the Northern Star about her experience at the university. HOW DID YOU ORIGINALLY FIND YOURSELF IN THE...
View ArticleCOLUMN: Women’s sports deserve more respect
Sports are a huge part of modern popular culture. They serve as entertainment for fans and give the athletes involved something to work for as they aspire to reach new heights. There is, however, a...
View ArticleSGA Supreme Court overturns NIU United sanctions
DeKALB – The “NIU United” ticket will not be punished after the Student Government Association Supreme Court overturned two sanctions that formerly accused members of the ticket of bribery and...
View ArticleSheriff’s Deputy Christina Musil laid to rest Thursday
Editor’s note: This piece was last updated at 2:15 a.m. DeKALB – At 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, a funeral service and procession was held for DeKalb...
View ArticleNorthern Star Treasure Hunt’s third clue announced
Editor’s note: This article will be updated daily from April 8 to April 12 to include the latest treasure hunt clues. The Northern Star’s annual spring treasure hunt will begin Monday. Look for the...
View ArticleMechanical Engineering professor awarded NSF grant
DeKALB – Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the CDC, but the real mastermind behind these cardiovascular diseases is blood clots. Jifu Tan,...
View ArticleNIU DREAM Action hosts Coming Out of the Shadows
DeKALB – The chant “undocumented, unafraid” was heard throughout MLK Commons at NIU’s annual Coming Out of the Shadows event on Wednesday. Coming Out of the Shadows gives NIU’s undocumented students...
View Article‘Helldivers 2’ releases secret updates
One of the most insanely popular and widespread games of this year, “Helldivers 2,” has gotten yet another new shadow update which introduced more quality-of-life changes and other new things to spice...
View ArticlePuppies, plays to fill this weekend
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View ArticleJa’kobe Jones aims to strengthen NIU student relationships
DeKALB – Ja’kobe Jones, a sophomore math education major, was recently elected as the Student Government Association president for the 2024-2025 academic year. Jones spoke to the Northern Star about...
View ArticleNIU mourns the death of economics professor
DeKALB – Alexander Garivaltis, an NIU associate professor in the Economics department, died April 8 after he was struck by a train in Maple Park, according to the Kane County coroner’s office....
View ArticlePhi Kappa Theta, Alpha Sigma Phi earn wins in Day 2 of Tugs
Phi Kappa Theta conquered Sigma Alpha Epsilon in a three- rope brawl to advance in the 2024 Interfraternity Council men’s tugs tournament on Wednesday. Alpha Sigma Phi triumphed over Tau Kappa Epsilon...
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BREAKING: Stevenson Tower A experiences electrical fire
Editor’s note: This piece was last updated at 5:00 p.m. DeKALB – At approximately 12:15 p.m. the Stevenson Tower A fire alarm sounded and students evacuated out of the residence hall. According to an...
View ArticleDressing for chaotic weather
When deciding what to wear for the day, the first thing you may want to check is the weather. Since Friday, DeKalb has experienced temperatures ranging from 28 to 64 degrees. While we are exiting the...
View ArticleFull moon brings games and snacks
DeKALB – At 8 p.m. Tuesday at the East Lagoon, NIU Recreation held its Full Moon Lagoon Fest. For $10, participants were able to enjoy games and activities such as volleyball, corn hole, making s’mores...
View ArticleFlower shop blooms unions
A local flower shop is blooming flowers, botanicals and unions. Nestled in between the fertile farmlands of Northern Illinois sits a quaint town dressed in Americana. Sprawling canopies line up...
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IN PICTURES: Baseball drops midweek game to UIC
Gallery | 9 Photos NIU senior second baseman Eric Erato (5) high-fives freshman outfielder Charlie Parcell (44) in the on-deck circle after scoring a run. The Huskies led the UIC Flames 4 to 1 after...
View ArticleSpring Dance Concert leaps into action
As audience members flipped through their playbills, soft orchestral music played while a crimson curtain shielded the dancers awaiting behind it. Thursday was the first night of the School of Theatre...
View ArticleAnnual Walk to End Child Abuse to happen Saturday
DeKALB – DeKalb County can gather to join the 14th Annual Walk to End Child Abuse and place pinwheels to represent each child the Children’s Advocacy Center served in 2023. Registration for the walk...
View Article‘Challengers’ hangs beauty out to dry
The newest Luca Guadagnino film, “Challengers,” released Friday. With an all-star cast – Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor are all in lead roles – and a soundtrack by two of the best film...
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