The Northern Star

The Northern Star is the daily newspaper created by students at Northern Illinois University (NIU) located in DeKalb, Illinois. This publication features news related to the NIU campus, updates from DeKalb city and county, coverage of NIU Huskie Sports, and entertainment happenings in Northern Illinois.

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Gallery: NIU commemorates 50 years of celebrating world music

2 weeks ago | northernstar.info | Ethan Rodriguez

The Northern Star is the student-produced, independent media at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, and is a limited public forum whose content is determined exclusively by its student editors. Information presented on this website and in its print products is not controlled by NIU administration, faculty or staff. The Star publishes online at northernstar.info and sends out its TLDR newsletter Mondays through Fridays while class is in session during fall and spring semesters.
Ariana Grande drops album reissue and short film

2 weeks ago | northernstar.info | Caleb D. Johnson

April 8, 2025 Categories: Vulnerable, touching, powerful and soul searching. These are just some of the vibes one gets when listening to Ariana Grande’s most recent release. Grande’s “eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead,” dropped March 28, just about a year after the release of the original album.
Nintendo enters new era with ‘Nintendo Switch 2’

2 weeks ago | northernstar.info | Caleb D. Johnson

April 4, 2025 Categories: Nintendo treated fans with multiple information drops relating to its upcoming games, projects and the latest Nintendo video console updates. Nintendo Direct is an online presentation that keeps players in the loop on upcoming Nintendo games and projects. The Nintendo Direct on March 27 focused on upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch. This direct had no Switch 2 updates and was the last exclusively Switch focused presentation to be given by the company.
Ariana Grande to release ‘eternal sunshine’ deluxe edition

4 weeks ago | northernstar.info | Caleb D. Johnson

March 27, 2025 Categories: On the heels of the smashing success of her most recent performance in the musical film “Wicked,” Ariana Grande continues to deliver powerful and engaging musical content. Originally released as “eternal sunshine” in March 2024, Grande’s newest release will be a deluxe reissue now called “eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead,” which was announced in a March 8 Instagram post, a year after the initial release.
‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A’ introduces real-time battle mechanics

1 month ago | northernstar.info | Caleb D. Johnson

Azure skies shine as a joyous chorus of people and Pokémon fill the streets of a sprawling cityscape. Old and new faces are coming together for a bold new adventure in which the natural and urban worlds collide. After a full year with no news, on Feb. 27, also known as Pokémon Day and the anniversary of the first Pokémon games, Game Freak and the Pokémon Company dropped the latest trailer for the upcoming “Pokémon Legends: Z-A,” coming late 2025.
Drink green this St. Paddy’s Day

1 month ago | northernstar.info | Caleb D. Johnson

Chase away the winter blues by going green with a delightful selection of St. Patrick’s Day and spring inspired flavors. From classic mint, to notes of lavender, honey and lemon, there’s a deliciously appealing variety of verdant concoctions for everyone. CAST IRON COFFEEA local staple, located at 901 Lucinda Ave. Suite D, Cast Iron Coffee offers a number of seasonal and holiday themed drinks. The mint mocha frappe is the perfect blend of chocolate and minty goodness.
CAB hosts event to beat midterm stress for students

1 month ago | northernstar.info | Ethan Rodriguez

The Northern Star is the student-produced, independent media at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, and is a limited public forum whose content is determined exclusively by its student editors. Information presented on this website and in its print products is not controlled by NIU administration, faculty or staff. The Star publishes online at northernstar.info and sends out its TLDR newsletter Mondays through Fridays while class is in session during fall and spring semesters.
New approach, indie game studio puts people first

1 month ago | northernstar.info | Caleb D. Johnson

Art paves the way for a glorious fantasy adventure that appears beautifully crafted and highly entertaining in an indie game studio’s first release. On Feb. 5, Noodle Cat Games released a trailer for its first game title “Cloudheim,” which is set in a Nordic inspired world with the mission of returning it to its former glory. The game is somewhat reminiscent of Nintendo’s, “Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” but with more of a focus on combat and multiplayer game play.
Gallery: Huskies win thriller over Bowling Green in double overtime

1 month ago | northernstar.info | Erin Barker |Tim Dodge

The Northern Star is the student-produced, independent media at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, and is a limited public forum whose content is determined exclusively by its student editors. Information presented on this website and in its print products is not controlled by NIU administration, faculty or staff. The Star publishes online at northernstar.info and sends out its TLDR newsletter Mondays through Fridays while class is in session during fall and spring semesters.
Gallery: Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra hosts its annual memorial concert

2 months ago | northernstar.info | Ethan Rodriguez

The Northern Star is the student-produced, independent media at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, and is a limited public forum whose content is determined exclusively by its student editors. Information presented on this website and in its print products is not controlled by NIU administration, faculty or staff. The Star publishes online at northernstar.info and sends out its TLDR newsletter Mondays through Fridays while class is in session during fall and spring semesters.