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NIU student from Batavia accused of using AI to create thousands of child sex abuse images to sell online

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NIU student from Batavia accused of using AI to create thousands of child sex abuse images to sell online

50% Center coverage: 10 sources

An NIU student from Batavia was charged Monday after police searched his dorm room in DeKalb and allegedly found more than 20,000 images depicting child sexual abuse on his electronics. Police allege he used AI and photos of real people he knew and sold the materials via Snapchat See the Story

Wear sustainably, prevent pollution

Pollution · DeKalb

Wear sustainably, prevent pollution

Warm summer days are slowly creeping their way toward us, meaning beach days are just around the corner too. At the beach, most people just want to relax, tune out and forget the stresses of life at the edge of the sand. But one thing most people don’t think about is how their summer outfits can shed microfibers into the ocean, lakes and streams with every wash. THE DANGERS OF MICROFIBERS Microfibers, a type of microplastic, are tiny threads, …Read Article

NIU Baseball sees resurgence under Copeland’s leadership

Baseball · DeKalb

NIU Baseball sees resurgence under Copeland’s leadership

After seeing success at every level of baseball, NIU baseball head coach Ryan Copeland has helped bring success back to NIU’s program, while continuing to rebuild a team that won just 10 games in 2023. NIU COACHING CAREER Holding a 42-66 record after his second season at the helm, Copeland coached the team to back-to-back 21-33 seasons in his first two years at NIU. The pair of 20-win seasons account for the most wins in a season since 2016. …Read Article

DeKalb Park District approves new outdoor swimming facility at Hopkins Park

DeKALB – The DeKalb Park District Board of Commissioners authorized IHC Construction to build a new outdoor swimming facility at Hopkins Park at their April 17 meeting. The decision follows the pool’s closure last summer and subsequent demolition in November 2024. Construction is set to begin this summer, pending final permit approvals from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the City of DeKalb. Hopkins Pool will remain closed fo…Swimming · DeKalb Read Article

Evers Raises Pride Flag over State Capitol, Vows to Fight Trump on LGBTQ Rights

66% Center coverage: 6 sources

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers took aim at the White House on Friday as he raised a pride flag above the state Capitol in Madison in recognition of Pride Month.Its the seventh time Evers has raised the flag since he was first elected, and it comes as President Donald Trumps administration has taken steps to eliminate protections for LGBTQ Americans.We will fight and overcome all those in every capitol and in the White House who want to erase the vas…Pride Month · Madison See the Story

Gallery: Northern Star announces winners of second Photography Competition

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Projecting NIU football’s offensive starters after spring ball

NIU football is one step closer to its swansong season in the Mid-American Conference after wrapping up a four-week stretch of spring practices last week. The 15 practices, including the annual Spring Showcase on April 26, offered an early glimpse at what the Huskies’ depth chart could look like in 2025. Of course, plenty can change once fall camp rolls around and more newcomers arrive on campus. But for now, with spring ball in the books and Ma…DeKalb · DeKalb Read Article

Goodbye student journalism, news editor signing out

Dear NIU community, It was never my intention to be so invested in student journalism, but after writing news for this community for two years, I’m glad that I did. When I got here I expected to hate the smallness of DeKalb, but it turned out it made writing news here so much more fun. When you write for a student newspaper, it’s easy to feel like no one is reading what you write. Not everyone is going to read every story. Add to this the fact t…DeKalb · DeKalb Read Article

BFA students celebrate culminating work in upcoming ‘Counterpoint’ exhibition

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Students graduating from the University of Minnesota’s Bachelor of Fine Arts programs are preparing for the opening of their thesis exhibition this coming week, with their work to be exhibited starting May 6. With pieces from 20 graduating student artists, the “Counterpoint” exhibition will mark the completion of their degree program ahead of graduation and aims to celebrate their work. The exhibition will be available to view May 6-17 in the Re…University of Minnesota · DeKalb See the Story

Sweltering songs for summer fun

.sno-68134ca9b09f5 { width: 600px; margin: 30px auto !important; float: none;} ETHAN RODRIGUEZ’S PICKS H.S – Tom Cardy Los Hombres Maduros – Rokabanda Sunset Waltz – Yoko Shimomura “H.S” is an almost unconventional motivational song for summer. The fourth song of Cardy’s 2024 album “The Dancefloor At The End Of The Universe,” this song describes jealousy and how it affects everyone. It even describes how celestial bodies, such as Pluto, can ex…Auto · DeKalb Read Article

Social Media Manager Tim Dodge bids farewell

Two years ago, I joined the Northern Star as a photographer, and looking back, it was truly one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life. Now, as the spring semester of 2025 comes to an end, my time here is slowly drawing to a close. Looking back on my time here, I had the opportunity to expand my photography skills, capture incredible moments, especially in sports, and take the lead on managing our social media. I want to thank some…DeKalb · DeKalb Read Article

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