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The Northern Star covers NIU campus news, DeKalb city and county news, NIU Huskie sports and Northern Illinois entertainment. The Northern Star is the student-run, independent newspaper and news site at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Ill. The Northern Star covers campus and city news, Huskie sports and local entertainment. Email tips and letters to the editor to [email protected].

If you went to the casino as much as some people bet on sports, people would think you have a problem. The Northern Star...
04/22/2026

If you went to the casino as much as some people bet on sports, people would think you have a problem. The Northern Star Editorial Board believes sports betting can be a serious addiction and should be taken more seriously.

To read more about how sports gambling can impact students, check out the full editorial at northernstar.info/opinion/

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🗞️ ~ Northern Star Editorial Board
📸 ~ Kaylee Rutherford | Cartoonist

From the Holmes Student Center’s Duke Ellington Ballroom, the Campus Activities Board annual Drag Show was live, loud an...
04/13/2026

From the Holmes Student Center’s Duke Ellington Ballroom, the Campus Activities Board annual Drag Show was live, loud and proud. Drag queens Zelina Azul Pop, Keri Triad, Destiny Valero and Flicky Fourloko each brought their own unique, high energy and passionate performance to the show.

To learn more about the event and performances, read the full article at northernstar.info/lifestyle/

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🗞️ ~ Gabriel Santos | Opinion Editor
📸 ~ Totus Tuus Keely | Photo Editor

04/06/2026

Check out the annual Earth Fest, a Thai music concert and more in this week's Rundown of the Week.

In this weekly series, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Kahlil Kambui highlights events to check out at NIU and the surrounding DeKalb area.

Read our Weekly Writeup for more events to check out this week on our website at northernstar.info/lifestyle/

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🎥 🎬 Filmed and edited by ~ Cayden Wells | Lifestyle Videographer

04/06/2026

The annual Northern Star Treasure Hunt will begin tomorrow! Stay tuned for daily clues on northernstar.info

Happy hunting Huskies!

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🎥 🎬Filmed and edited by ~ Andrew Bailey | Senior Videographer

04/02/2026

Footage from the Stevenson Residence Hall South entrance camera shows the moment when a purple 2014 Infiniti Q50 flipped over at approximately 2:04 p.m. on Sunday. The car was said to have lost control heading east on Lucinda Avenue, where the car then hit a curb and flipped over twice.

To read our full coverage, check out the full article at northernstar.info/news/

Get the latest NIU and DeKalb news at northernstar.info

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🎬 ~ Edited by Sofia Didenko and Totus Tuus Keely

04/02/2026

At approximately 2:04 p.m. on Sunday, a purple 2014 Infiniti Q50 flipped over after an accident that occurred in front of Stevenson Towers. The car was said to have lost control heading east on Lucinda Avenue, where the car then hit a curb and flipped over twice.

To read our full coverage, check out the full article at northernstar.info/news/

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🎥 🎬~ Filmed and edited by Sofia Didenko and Totus Tuus Keely

For over 40 years, Star Worlds Arcade has provided an essential avenue to play retro gaming classics and machines to the...
03/04/2026

For over 40 years, Star Worlds Arcade has provided an essential avenue to play retro gaming classics and machines to the DeKalb community. We sat down with Patrick O'Malley, the owner of Star Worlds Arcade, to get a better understand what the local business offers as well as their involvement with the NIU community.

To learn more about Star Worlds Arcade's game selection, as well as their operating hours, check out the full article at https://northernstar.info/133939/news/qa-star-worlds-arcade-41-years-of-classics/

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🗞️ ~ Danyla Nash | News Reporter
📸 ~ Ty McWilliams | Photojournalist

While Greek Life serves as an opportunity to meet life-long friends and enhance the college experience, Opinion Columnis...
03/04/2026

While Greek Life serves as an opportunity to meet life-long friends and enhance the college experience, Opinion Columnist Habiba Kamel believes that the prevalence of hook-up culture leads to objectification of women. After accusations that some fraternity parties deny entry to girls based on their looks or weight, Kamel believes this toxic culture needs to change.

To read more about Kamel’s reasoning, as well as how this type of culture could harm a woman's self-image, check out the full column at https://northernstar.info/133930/opinion/opinion-how-greek-organizations-and-hook-up-culture-can-lead-to-women-being-treated-like-objects/

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🗞️: ~ Habiba Kamel | Opinion Columnist
📸 ~ Northern Star File Photo

With the upcoming spring exhibition approaching for Bachelor of Fine Arts students, time arts students have been pushing...
03/04/2026

With the upcoming spring exhibition approaching for Bachelor of Fine Arts students, time arts students have been pushing for a venue change that offers more foot traffic for their art exhibition.

To learn more about why moving the exhibit is important for time arts students, check out the full article at https://northernstar.info/133944/news/art-students-seek-to-relocate-showcase/

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🗞️ ~ Alyssa Welch | Senior News Reporter
📸 ~ Sanaa Scott | Photojournalist

On Saturday, Campus Activities Board hosted the Bridgerton Ball in Altgeld Hall. Themed after “Bridgerton,” attendees ha...
03/03/2026

On Saturday, Campus Activities Board hosted the Bridgerton Ball in Altgeld Hall. Themed after “Bridgerton,” attendees had the opportunity to dress up in formal attire while engaging in activities such as waltzing, fencing, mask crafting and horse racing.

To learn more about the what transpired during the Bridgerton Ball, as well as the different types of fashion on display, check out the full article at https://northernstar.info/133872/lifestyle/cab-hosts-bridgerton-ball-students-rejoice/

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🗞️ ~ Caleb Johnson | Lifestyle Writer
📸 ~ Aidan Penca | Photojournalist

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