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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].

On Wednesday, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced Penn State’s Yanic Konan Niederhäuser as the final pick in the firs...
06/27/2025

On Wednesday, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced Penn State’s Yanic Konan Niederhäuser as the final pick in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Konan Niederhäuser, who began his career at NIU in 2022, is the first former Huskie taken in the first round since 1989.

Learn more about Konan Niederhäuser’s time playing basketball for NIU, as well as his journey into the NBA draft, in the full article.

https://northernstar.info/126119/sports/former-niu-big-yanic-konan-niederhauser-selected-no-30-in-nba-draft-by-los-angeles-clippers/

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🗞️ ~ Skyler Kisellus | Senior Sports Reporter
📸 ~ Tim Dodge | Former Photo Editor

In April, crimes such as aggravated assault and theft were reported during the monthly crime log.To see a comprehensive ...
06/09/2025

In April, crimes such as aggravated assault and theft were reported during the monthly crime log.

To see a comprehensive list of crimes reported by NIU’s Police Department in April, read the full article.
https://northernstar.info/126068/news/niu-crime-log-april-2025/

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🗞️ ~ Emily Beebe | Assistant Opinion Editor
📸 ~ Northern Star File Photo

While summer may be the perfect opportunity to enjoy some time at the beach, Lifestyle Editor Sofia Didenko brings aware...
06/09/2025

While summer may be the perfect opportunity to enjoy some time at the beach, Lifestyle Editor Sofia Didenko brings awareness to the dangers of microfibers polluting our oceans, lakes and streams. Microfibers, a type of microplastic that sheds from synthetic clothing, pose a dangerous threat to marine life and in turn affect humans as well.

Learn more about why you should take microfiber pollution seriously, as well as the steps you can take now to mitigate this issue.

https://northernstar.info/126081/lifestyle/wear-sustainably-prevent-pollution/

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🗞️ ~ Sofia Didenko | Lifestyle Editor
📸 ~ Getty Images

With summer in full bloom, Managing Editor Brynn Krug recommends her top five films that you should add to your summer w...
06/04/2025

With summer in full bloom, Managing Editor Brynn Krug recommends her top five films that you should add to your summer watchlist. From crime comedies to animation, there is bound to be something for everyone.

Learn more about Brynn’s recommendations, as well as the reasoning behind each, in the full article 👇
https://northernstar.info/126067/lifestyle/5-films-to-add-to-your-summer-watchlist/

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🗞️ ~ Brynn Krug | Managing Editor
📸 ~ Getty Images

While Sunday marked the beginning of Pride Month, Opinion Editor Kahlil Kambui stresses the increased importance of Prid...
06/04/2025

While Sunday marked the beginning of Pride Month, Opinion Editor Kahlil Kambui stresses the increased importance of Pride Month in light of the Trump Administration. He argues that their persistent effort to challenge the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals gives a compelling reason to bring more awareness to the community.

Learn more about the history of Pride Month, as well as how the Trump Administration have hindered the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, in the full column 👇
https://northernstar.info/126064/opinion/the-importance-of-pride-month/

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🗞️ ~ Kahlil Kambui | Opinion Editor
📸 ~ AP Photo | Chris Pizzello

Holding a 42-66 record after his second season as NIU baseball's head coach, Ryan Copeland has helped bring success back...
06/02/2025

Holding a 42-66 record after his second season as NIU baseball's head coach, Ryan Copeland has helped bring success back to NIU's baseball program as he heads into his third year at the helm.

Learn about Ryan Copeland's coaching achievements with the program as well as his career background in the full article 👇
https://northernstar.info/126074/sports/niu-baseball-sees-resurgence-under-copelands-leadership/

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🗞️ ~ Joseph Segreti | Sports Reporter
📸 ~ Edison Miller | Editor-in-Chief

The DeKalb Park District Board of Commissioners authorized IHC Construction to build a new outdoor swimming facility at ...
06/02/2025

The DeKalb Park District Board of Commissioners authorized IHC Construction to build a new outdoor swimming facility at Hopkins Park. The pool is anticipated to open in June 2026.

Learn about the anticipated renovations coming to this new facility in the full article 👇
https://northernstar.info/126071/news/dekalb-park-district-approves-new-outdoor-swimming-facility-at-hopkins-park/

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🗞️ ~ Austin Lamb | News Editor
📸 ~ Northern Star File Photo

After fielding a top-25 defense last season, Senior Sports Reporter Skyler Kisellus gives his post-spring projection of ...
05/09/2025

After fielding a top-25 defense last season, Senior Sports Reporter Skyler Kisellus gives his post-spring projection of the Huskies’ defensive starters ahead of the fall 2025 season.

Find out the projected picks and the reasoning behind them in the full article 👇

https://northernstar.info/126035/sports/post-spring-niu-football-depth-chart-projection-who-will-start-on-huskies-defense/

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🗞️~ Skyler Kisellus | Senior Sports Reporter
📸~ Totus Tuus Keely | Senior Photojournalist

The Northern Star’s photo contest winners for the second competition have been announced. The theme for the second compe...
05/06/2025

The Northern Star’s photo contest winners for the second competition have been announced. The theme for the second competition was “What makes nature beautiful?”

To see all of the winners up to tenth place, view the full gallery at northernstar.info ⬇️

https://northernstar.info/126018/lifestyle/entertainment/gallery-northern-star-announces-winners-of-second-photography-competition/

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Photography Competition!

☑️ Voted by the Northern Star staff

05/05/2025

On Friday, Campus Activities Board hosted the CAB Carnival to close out the school year. Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day asked staff and attendees about the different attractions present that day, as well as which one was their favorite.

🎥 / 🎬 Filmed & Edited by ~ Ryan Day | Assistant Video Editor

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After NIU football wrapped up a four-week stretch of spring practices, Senior Sports Reporter Skyler Kisellus predicts N...
05/05/2025

After NIU football wrapped up a four-week stretch of spring practices, Senior Sports Reporter Skyler Kisellus predicts NIU football’s offensive starters ahead of the Fall 2025 season.

Find out the projected picks and the reasoning behind them in the full article 👇
https://northernstar.info/125985/sports/projecting-niu-footballs-offensive-starters-after-spring-ball/
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🗞️ ~ Skyler Kisellus | Senior Sports Reporter
📸 ~ Totus Tuus Keely | Senior Photojournalist

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