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A poster picturing the recently assassinated conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk is displayed. In the weeks following Kirk's death, as many as over 40 professors were fired without due process for comments made on social media regarding the assassination. (REUTERS | Cheney Orr)
Firing of educators, restricted teaching leaves concerns over state of academic freedom
By Diego Martinez, Senior News Reporter

DeKalb – U.S. professors were fired due to comments made on social media regarding the assassination of right-wing political activist Charlie...

NIU redshirt sophomore defensive end Jay’shon Thomas (16), redshirt senior defensive end Jalonnie Williams and redshirt sophomore defensive tackle Mark Hensley, bottom, tackle San Diego State University junior running back Lucky Sutton (7) during the third quarter of a football game on Sept. 28 at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. The Huskies will play the Ohio University Bobcats on Saturday at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
Behind Enemy Bylines: Ohio seeking rebound with home defense against NIU
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
The Julius Caesar poster is displayed on a wall in the Stevens Building. The play had run from Oct. 10 to Oct. 18. (Sofia Howell | Northern Star)
Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar brings a modern and captivating performance
By Cayden Wells, Lifestyle Writer
NIU women’s soccer junior forward Tyra King (18) goes for the ball during the Huskies’ match against the University of Akron on Sept. 25. King recorded 4 shots, two of which were on goal, in NIU’s 1-0 loss to Bowling Green State University on Thursday. (Alexia Beck | Northern Star)
Women’s soccer clawed in 1-0 loss to Falcons
By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Editor
The DeKalb County Administration Building, which holds the clerk and recorder’s office, sits open. In preparation for Dekalb’s General Primary Election on March 17, the DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder’s Office announced the locations and times of petition filings for nomination and election. (Austin Lamb | Northern Star)
DeKalb begin preparations for General Primary Election
By Diego Martinez, Senior News Reporter
Trinity Balboa (left) and Shefali Sharma perform during Murder Medication's show Saturday at the Fargo Venue. The show, which began at 7 p.m., featured sets from three bands, No Better Today, Murder Medication and Take Care of Yourself. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)
Illinois emo, alt-rock and indie bands collide at Fargo
By Sofia Didenko, Lifestyle Editor

Band tees, flannels and Converse were common sights Saturday night at Fargo Skatepark, where three Illinois rock bands brought a mix of emo, indie and alternative sounds to the venue inside the indoor skatepark and skateshop. The show, held from 7...

Opinion: Avian fall migrations shouldn’t be deadly
By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist
Opinion: People on EBT shouldn’t be allowed to buy junk food
By Habiba Kamel, Opinion Columnist
Opinion: Lab-grown meat isn’t scary, it’s a solution
By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist

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NEWS
The DeKalb Park District Sports and Recreation Center sits open on a cloudy night. The park district provided updates on several ongoing or soon to begin construction projects and renovations. (Diego Martinez | Northern Star)
DeKalb Park District continues work on current projects and renovations
By Diego Martinez, Senior News Reporter
The Salvation Army DeKalb Corps and Community Center sits on a cloudy day. From Oct. 1 through Nov. 21, The Salvation Army will provide a Thanksgiving food registration for families to be able to receive a free turkey and Thanksgiving food box. (Diego Martinez | Northern Star)
Salvation Army provides toys, food for holidays
By Diego Martinez, Senior News Reporter
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks Oct. 14 in the Cabinet Room at the White House. The Trump administration announced plans to cancel a grant awarded to Chicago Public Schools on Sept. 23 after they refused to abolish the Black Student Success Initiative. (REUTERS | Jonathan Ernst)
Trump administration pulls funding from Chicago Public Schools
By Kaileia O, News Reporter
Shadows are cast on a sign Sept. 23 at the Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C. In August, the Department of Justice requested voter information from the Illinois State Board of Elections by Sept. 1, including driver’s licenses, dates of birth, state identification numbers and partial social security numbers. (REUTERS | Kevin Lamarque)
DOJ request for Illinois voter data rejected over privacy concerns
By Alyssa Welch, News Reporter
Mayor Cohen Barnes speaks at the City Council meeting on Sept. 8. The City Council discussed infrastructure improvements, public service funding and community recognitions at Monday's meeting. (Northern Star File Photo)
City council reviews transit expansion, celebrates local initiatives
By Isabella Froh, Assistant News Editor
The NIU sign sits on a cloudy day. NIU has been named a 2025 finalist for the Excellence in Student Success Award by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. (Northern Star File Photo)
NIU named finalist for Excellence in Student Success Award
By Isabella Froh, Assistant News Editor
OPINION
Blue parking sign sits on a pilar in the first level of the NIU Parking Garage. The Northern Star Editorial Board believes that students who live close to the campus should walk or take the bus to free up parking spots for students who live further away. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Editorial: NIU commuters face tough parking reality
By Northern Star Editorial Board
A U.S. flag flutters in front of shipping containers at the Port of Long Beach in Long Beach, California. Opinion Columnist Ethan Ernst believes that America needs to embrace that trading goods makes the U.S. stronger. (REUTERS | Daniel Cole)
Opinion: Trade makes America stronger
By Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist
Solar installers place solar panels on the roof of a residential home in Scripps Ranch, San Diego, California. Opinion Columnist Byrdie Seda argues the DeKalb City Council shouldn't have voted against building a solar farm on Peace Road in DeKalb. (REUTERS | Mike Blake)
Opinion: DeKalb City Council shouldn’t have rejected proposed solar farm
By Byrdie Seda, Opinion Columnist
A blue recycling bin filled with paper sits on the floor. Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson believes that people should recycle more responsibly. (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)
Opinion: Help recycling matter
By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist
Jane Goodall poses for a picture at the British Embassy. Opinion Columnist Lucy Atkinson argues that people can honor Goodall's memory by supporting the causes she was a part of. (Reuters | Irina Dambrauskas)
Opinion: Thank you, Dr. Goodall
By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Columnist
The U.S. Capitol Building sits on a cloudy day. Opinion Columnist Ethan Ernst argues that amid the government shutdown, America needs to learn how to compromise again. (Reuters | Jonathan Ernst)
Opinion: Division in the US is causing stagnation
By Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist
TRENDING
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks Oct. 14 in the Cabinet Room at the White House. The Trump administration announced plans to cancel a grant awarded to Chicago Public Schools on Sept. 23 after they refused to abolish the Black Student Success Initiative. (REUTERS | Jonathan Ernst)

Trump administration pulls funding from Chicago Public Schools

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The NIU sign sits on a cloudy day. NIU has been named a 2025 finalist for the Excellence in Student Success Award by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. (Northern Star File Photo)

NIU named finalist for Excellence in Student Success Award

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Trinity Balboa (left) and Shefali Sharma perform during Murder Medication's show Saturday at the Fargo Venue. The show, which began at 7 p.m., featured sets from three bands, No Better Today, Murder Medication and Take Care of Yourself. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Illinois emo, alt-rock and indie bands collide at Fargo

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A photo of the cracked sidewalk next to Reavis Hall. Opinion Columnist Byrdie Seda argues that the roads and sidewalks around DeKalb needs to be taken better care of to prevents injuries. (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)

Opinion: DeKalb needs to take better care of its sidewalks, roads

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Mayor Cohen Barnes speaks at the City Council meeting on Sept. 8. The City Council discussed infrastructure improvements, public service funding and community recognitions at Monday's meeting. (Northern Star File Photo)

City council reviews transit expansion, celebrates local initiatives

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