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Northern Star
The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star
The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star
NIU baseball junior starting pitcher Danny Cihocki (10) delivers a pitch in the top of the second inning against Miami University on March 20 at Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park. Cihocki was credited with NIU's 12-10 win again Coastal Carolina University for the first round of the Tallahassee Regional of the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament on Friday at Florida State University. (Northern Star File Photo)
Huskies play ‘small ball,’ claim program’s first NCAA Tournament victory
By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter • May 30, 2026
The NIU Baseball team cheers from the dugout during the game against Miami University on March 20 at Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park. NIU advances to the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship Tallahassee Region and will face Coastal Carolina University at 7 p.m. Friday at Florida State University. (Eric McGill | Northern Star)
NIU baseball advances to Tallahassee Regional
By Sofia Didenko and Kristopher Houston • May 26, 2026
NIU baseball senior pitcher Blake Gaskey celebrates in the top of the eighth inning against Miami University on March 20 at Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park. NIU claimed the Mid-American Conference Championship title for the first time in program history on Saturday against University of Toledo. (Northern Star File Photo)
Huskies bid farewell to MAC, claims first MAC title win
By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter • May 25, 2026

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NEWS
Figurines on computers and smartphones are displayed in front of the words "Cyber Attack" in this illustration taken, Feb. 19, 2024. Universities along with schools K-12 across the world were impacted by a data breach on Thursday from the result of a cyberattack targeted on Instructure. (REUTERS | Dado Ruvic) 
Canvas cyberattack affects Illinois universities, NIU not impacted
By Diego Martinez, News Editor • May 7, 2026
LATEST IN BASKETBALL
NIU men’s basketball coach Matt Majkrzak holds up the Huskie hand sign during his introductory press conference on March 24 inside the Convocation Center. Sports Reporter Kristopher Houston outlines three of NIU’s incoming transfers and what they bring to the team. (Eric McGill | Northern Star)
HOUSTON: Position battle at the Convocation Center
By Kristopher Houston, Sports Reporter • Apr 21, 2026
SPORTS
NIU baseball senior second baseman Cole Smith (1) celebrates after scoring against Miami University on March 20 at Ralph McKinzie Field at Walt and Janice Owens Park. The Huskies advance to the Mid-American Conference Championship final match after defeating University of Toledo 10-3 on Friday. (Northern Star File Photo)
Huskies topple Toledo, punch ticket to MAC Championship game
By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter • May 23, 2026
Huskies survive in extras, advance to Winner’s Bracket Final
By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter • May 22, 2026
Huskies get last laugh, end Broncos’ season in MAC Tournament
By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter • May 20, 2026
Huskies wrap up regular season at MAC Outdoor Championship
By Aiyana Riley, Assistant Sports Editor • May 20, 2026
More than the numbers: Inside ‘Dee Dee’ Stewart’s final standout season at NIU
By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter • May 20, 2026
CAMPUS SCENE
Weekly Writeup: End of semester celebrations bring campus together
By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
Omega Psi Phi presents: NIU’s first-ever Hop Like a Que
By Nina Alexander, Lifestyle Writer
DeKALB SCENE
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By Emily Beebe, Lifestyle Writer
Goat yoga returns to DeKalb Public Library
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LIFESTYLE
COLUMNS
A headshot of senior Northern Star staff member Emily Beebe. (Photo Courtesy of Emily Beebe)
Column: A love letter to the Northern Star
Senior staff member Emily Beebe wishes the Northern Star a bittersweet farewell.
By Emily Beebe, Lifestyle Writer • May 3, 2026
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By Lupita Diaz, Assistant Opinion Editor • Apr 29, 2026
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By Santiago Montañez Bertoletti, Columnist • Apr 28, 2026
LATEST EDITORIAL
A cartoon depicts Victor E. Huskie as a popular meme about gambling. The Northern Star Editorial Board believes companies like Kalshi are encouraging sports betting and making gambling more common in culture, leading to addictions. (Kaylee Rutherford | Northern Star)
Editorial: Your sports betting addiction is a gambling addiction
Apr 19, 2026
CARTOONS
A cartoon depicts a husky taking a final exam. Cartoonist Maxwell Lehmann wishes NIU students good luck on their finals. (Maxwell Lehmann | Northern Star)
A cartoon depicts a restaurant tab. Cartoonist Samantha Duthie draws attention to the debate of which party should pick up the check on a first date. (Samantha Duthie | Northern Star)
A cartoon depicts a person with severe body odor. Cartoonist Kaylee Rutherford reminds readers of the importance of hygiene as the warmer weather sets in. (Kaylee Rutherford | Northern Star)
A cartoon lists reasons why you should get a plant. Cartoonist Maxwell Lehmann emphasizes the mental health benefits of having a plant to take care of. (Maxwell Lehmann | Northern Star)
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