Northern Star @NIUNorthernStar
The Northern Star is the independent student media of NIU serving students and the DeKalb community. Sports page: @NSSports_NIU linktr.ee/NIUNorthernStar DeKalb, IL Joined October 2008-
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More than 100 people attended Earth Fest, organized by climate advocacy group DeCarbon DeKalb. northernstar.info/115806/lifesty…
UPDATE: Electricians worked to return hot water to students for nine hours after an electrical fire occurred Friday in the residence hall. northernstar.info/115852/news/st…
Alum author Melissa Blake visited NIU to discuss her new book about her experiences with disability Thursday. northernstar.info/115799/lifesty…
Alexander Garivaltis, an associate professor from the NIU Economics Department, died April 8 after being struck by a train. northernstar.info/115700/news/ni…
A driver is in critical condition after colliding with an NIU bus Sunday on Francis Road in Virgil Township near Illinois Route 38. northernstar.info/115777/news/dr…
Contract negotiations for NIU’s AFSCME Local 963 chapter are at a standstill as NIU Dining continues to see staffing shortages. northernstar.info/115822/news/di…
Reggie Thomas, director of the NIU Jazz Orchestra, is retiring after spending 10 years as a professor within the School of Music. northernstar.info/115675/multime…
After her week eating off of the Huskie Food Pantry, she plans to continue using the resource while she is an NIU student. northernstar.info/115659/lifesty…
The Northern Star Editorial board believes NIU needs new traditions and is looking for recommendations. Take this quick survey to share your thoughts: qualtricsxmjtbb86czp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9S…
EDITORIAL: Changes to the FAFSA were intended to simplify the application process for student aid. Instead, college-aged students are still waiting for their aid packages just four months before the upcoming fall semester. northernstar.info/115498/opinion…
Brynn Krug and Sarah Rose discuss JoJo Siwa's recent backlash and Coachella's decrease in popularity during this week's episode of "The Trend." youtube.com/watch?v=EJYxZx…
Should classrooms have cameras? There are a number of arguments for and against the implementation of these devices in classrooms. northernstar.info/115218/opinion…
NIU's SGA Senate met Friday for the first reading of two new bills. Both bills focused on the Judicial Branch of SGA, putting limits on the appointment of new justices. northernstar.info/115193/news/sg…
Want to learn how student-run journalism works at NIU? The Star is hosting an open house from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Swing by our office to meet our staff. Ask questions , see how we produce our content and have an on the spot interview to join the Star.
Nearly 300 people viewed the solar eclipse between 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday at a viewing party organized by the NIU Physics Department outside Davis Hall. northernstar.info/115212/multime…
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I’m excited to announce that I received the Northern Star’s Ryan Byrne Award at last night’s 2024 Donald R. Grubb Journalism Banquet. It goes without saying that I’m honored to have received this award. A massive thank you goes out to everyone who’s helped me along the way.
NIU's SGA Senate met Friday for the first reading of two new bills. Both bills focused on the Judicial Branch of SGA, putting limits on the appointment of new justices. northernstar.info/115193/news/sg…
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Anthony Markanich's first MLS goal is a huge one as it puts @stlCITYsc up late.
It's the first goal by a Huskie in @MLS history. Congrats @amarkanich33!
Anthony Markanich's first MLS goal is a huge one as it puts @stlCITYsc up late.
NIU men's basketball dropped its MAC tournament quarterfinal matchup with Kent State, ending the season for the Huskies. Read about it here: northernstar.info/104681/sports/…
That'll do it from Cleveland. NIU women's basketball falls to Kent State in the quarterfinals of the MAC tournament by a final score of 75-68.
Kent State hits both free-throws with 39 seconds left to take a 74-62 lead. Timeout NIU.
Marable three-pointer cuts Kent State's lead to five. 64-59 with 3:06 to go.
Timeout on the court with 5:26 remaining. Huskies trail 60-53.
Deficit is into single digits for NIU. They trail Kent State 51-43 heading to the fourth quarter.
Junior guard Jayden Marable completes the and-one to get Kent State's lead down to 10. 51-41 with 1:35 to go in the third quarter.
After breaking the NIU women's basketball double-double record, senior forward A'Jah Davis nabbed her second Huskie of the Week honor. northernstar.info/104511/sports/…
NIU women's golf finished in a fourth place tie with Georgia State University at the Atlantic Invitational on Monday and Tuesday. Read about it here: northernstar.info/103928/sports/…
NIU men's basketball dropped an important game to Ohio University, falling to seventh in the MAC. Read more here: northernstar.info/103936/sports/…
With Saturday's win, NIU men's basketball secured a spot in the MAC tournament. Read more here: northernstar.info/104067/sports/…
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