Unofficial 2024 DeKalb County results
DeKalb – As of 12:26 a.m. Wednesday, the 2024 presidential race is too close to call, and 14th Congressional District Representative Lauren Underwood won reelection, among the other unofficial results...
View ArticleHuskies run wild over Broncos in MACtion drubbing
In the 10 days leading up to NIU football’s midweek MACtion matchup, a common message was ‘let’s be us.” On Wednesday night in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the Huskies made it known who they were: a team that...
View Article‘World Music’ gains funds for new equipment
In a race to earn funds for the World Music Program, members of the NIU World Music Program successfully reached their goal of raising $10,000 on Monday. The NIU World Music Program is a division at...
View ArticleNIU students and faculty share reactions about 2024 election results
DeKALB – Early Wednesday morning, former President Donald Trump was declared the president-elect by the Associated Press. Wednesday evening, Vice President Kamala Harris gave her concession speech at...
View ArticleDemolition of Hopkins Pool set to begin mid-November
DeKALB – As of Nov. 4, demolition of the Hopkins Pool, located at 1403 Sycamore Road, is set to occur in mid-November. The Hopkins Pool Renovation Project will provide new recreational features and...
View ArticleHuskies clinch bowl game, roll past Zips
DeKALB – NIU football (6-4, 3-3 MAC) clinched a bowl game berth Wednesday after defeating the University of Akron Zips (2-8, 1-5 MAC) 29-16 in Huskie Stadium’s sole midweek MACtion game. The victory...
View ArticleBallet Folklórico Aztlán promotes cultural heritage at NIU
As of 2023, a new group has been using dance to keep Mexican culture alive at NIU with Ballet Folklórico Aztlán. Folklórico is a term that translates to English as ¨folk dance.¨ Folklórico includes...
View ArticleHuskies clip RedHawks wings in 3 sets
NIU volleyball (4-23, 2-15 MAC) shut down the Miami University RedHawks (7-21, 1-16 MAC) in three sets on Friday, breaking NIU’s 11-game losing streak. IMPROVED OFFENSE The Huskies hit at their...
View ArticleIsrael crosses dangerous moral lines
Editor’s note: This column contains triggering content relating to war. Israel has begun what it considers its final crusade, but the nation must act with more humanity as it navigates – and furthers...
View ArticleThe national debt has no easy solution
Elon Musk, co-head of Donald Trump’s planned Department of Government Efficiency, has suggested that he can cut $2 trillion from the annual budget of the United States. Immense government spending is...
View ArticleHuskies fall to the RedHawks after shaky offensive performance
NIU football (6-5, 3-4 MAC) were defeated 20-9 by the Miami University RedHawks (7-4, 6-1 MAC) Tuesday in the Huskies’ second-to-last game of the season. FIRST HALF The Huskies offense was sluggish in...
View ArticleEditorial: Help Stop Hate program heads Illinois in right direction
With recent political unrest, hate crime is at a record high. Action needs to be taken to lower this number. Illinois’ launch of the “Help Stop Hate” program is a step in the right direction. “We are...
View ArticleFall Concert Dance introduces ‘Paquita’
NIU’s School of Theatre and Dance will perform their Fall Dance Concert, “Paquita and other repertoire,” with the first show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Showtimes 7:30 p.m Thursday 7:30 p.m Friday 2:00...
View ArticleSomething ‘Wicked’ this way comes
After a little over two decades, the Broadway musical “Wicked” has finally gotten its long overdue adaptation on the silver screen. Directed by Jon M. Chu, “Wicked: Part One,” which releases Nov. 22,...
View ArticleNIU thwarts Central Michigan, freezing temps on Senior Day
DeKALB – The NIU football team overcame below freezing temperatures Saturday night at Huskie Stadium to defeat Central Michigan University 24-16 and send its 30 graduating seniors off with one final...
View ArticleNIU inks 18 freshmen, 2 transfers on National Signing Day
DeKALB – As NIU waits to learn its bowl game destination, head coach Thomas Hammock built for his team’s future by signing 18 freshmen and two transfers on the first day of the early signing period...
View ArticleLori York K9 officer profile
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...
View ArticleNIU football to face Fresno State in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
DeKALB – After finishing the regular season 7-5 to secure its first winning season since 2021, it was announced Sunday that NIU football (7-5, 4-4 MAC) will face off against the Fresno State Bulldogs...
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Feature: NIU Furry Club
DeKALB – The NIU Furry Club was approved by the SGA and the club was officially ratified on April 20. The NIU Furry Club was unofficially started in February of this year through local group chats....
View ArticleBreaking: Fire at 1000 Block of Hillcrest Drive
Editor’s note: This story will be updated as more information becomes available. DeKALB – The DeKalb Fire Department fought a fire Sunday night at apartments at 1024 and 934 W. Hillcrest Drive. As of 9...
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