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A sign reading "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" sits at the premiere of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" on Aug. 29 in London. Despite releasing 36 years after the original, the sequel keeps the same charm. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

‘Beetlejuice’ returns from the grave

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | September 8, 2024

Despite being released 36 years after the original “Beetlejuice,” Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” retains the original film’s charm without falling victim to excessive modernization. Since the film industry is, well, an industry,...

A two-panel oil on canvas art piece titled “Primavera” by Virginia Derryberry is displayed in the Portrait Exhibition Suite Gallery in the NIU Art Museum at Altgeld Hall. Derryberry's current work includes large-scale oil on canvas figure narrative paintings along with fabric/costume constructions. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

NIU Art Museum holds portrait exhibition

By Sierra Usmani, Lifestyle Writer | September 5, 2024

The NIU Art Museum is hosting a “Fall 2024 Portrait Exhibition Suite." It consists of three separate exhibits, “Seeing Each Other: Portraits in Time and Space,” “Hold Still: Portraits from the Permanent Collection" and “Homage to Humanity: Portrait...

Panhellenic recruitment approaches

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | September 2, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: This video is part 2 in a series about Greek Life. We will cover the Divine Nine and Multicultural Greek Councils. Formal recruitment is approaching quickly for Panhellenic sororities. For the five Panhellenic sororities with houses...

This image released by Country Love Train/XL Recordings shows "Romance" by Fontaines D.C. This Aug. 23 album release highlights the Irish band's versatility. (Country Love Train/XL Recordings via AP)

‘Romance’ delivers addictive versatility

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | August 28, 2024

Fontaines D.C. brings a rare sense of tonal versatility in their latest album, “Romance.” Beginning with a song of the same name, an eerie melody strikes the listener. The following tracks switch from down to Earth to eagerly energetic, ending with...

A photo illustration shows a backpack and notebook sitting on a table. Make sure your backpack has everything you need to be prepared for class. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Back to packing: What to bring to class

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | August 25, 2024

A back to school list is essential for the start of any school year, not just in K-12 but in college too. Bringing a backpack to class is an obvious must. You will need materials for class and may not have time to stop at your dorm or apartment to...

Sigma Nu’s Greek house sits on an overcast afternoon at 114 Blackhawk Road. Sigma Nu was named the leading fraternity for leadership development. (Northern Star File Photo)

Sigma Nu recognized for fostering leadership

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | July 13, 2024

Sigma Nu was named NIU’s leading fraternity for leadership development on June 12. They received this recognition from the Center for Fraternal Excellence. The Theta Eta chapter aims to foster leadership. Members of Sigma Nu have held many leadership...

Mike Faist (from left), Zendaya and Josh O'Connor sit in a scene from "Challengers." This new Luca Guadagnino film released on April 26. (Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures via AP)

‘Challengers’ hangs beauty out to dry

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | April 28, 2024

The newest Luca Guadagnino film, “Challengers,” released Friday.  With an all-star cast – Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor are all in lead roles – and a soundtrack by two of the best film composers in the game, “Challengers” was...

Members of NIU's School of Theatre and Dance pose across a stage. The Spring Dance Concert is the last show of the SOTD's 2023-2024 production season. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Spring Dance Concert leaps into action

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | April 25, 2024

As audience members flipped through their playbills, soft orchestral music played while a crimson curtain shielded the dancers awaiting behind it. Thursday was the first night of the School of Theatre and Dance’s Spring Dance Concert, the last production...

A poster for the Spring Dance Concert hangs in the Stevens Building. This will be the School of Theatre and Dance’s last show of the 2023-2024 production season. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Spring Dance Concert begins Thursday

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | April 23, 2024

The annual Spring Dance Concert is taking place this weekend, starting at 7:30 p.m. on April 25 in the O'Connell Theatre in the Stevens Building.  This year’s program, “The Continuum of Change,” will feature four distinct works, “Cog/nition,”...

Annual NIU student film festival returns

Annual NIU student film festival returns

By Lindsay Curtis, Copy Editor | April 7, 2024

The 2024 Reality Bytes Independent Student Film Festival is just days away from its annual screenings of student-made films on Tuesday and Wednesay. Tuesday’s screenings will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Cole Hall while Wednesday’s screenings...

Kendrick Lamar performs in Mexico City on March 23 at a music festival. Lamar is one of the most praised rappers of all time. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

COLUMN: Kendrick Lamar is the best rapper of all time

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | March 31, 2024

After the release of the album “WE DON’T TRUST YOU” by rapper Future and producer Metro Boomin, Kendrick Lamar has been a hot topic in the rap community. After throwing direct shots at hip-hop stars J. Cole and Drake on Future’s song “Like That,”...

Olivia Rodrigo stands on stage in a silver outfit during her March 12 performance in St. Louis. Rodrigo has released five new songs on Friday. (Gabby Crabtree | Northern Star)

Olivia Rodrigo spills 5 new ‘GUTS’ songs

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | March 24, 2024

Around 9 p.m. on a chilly, March 19 evening, Olivia Rodrigo announced five new songs during her show in Chicago.  With a little over six months since the release of her sophomore album, “GUTS,” Rodrigo surprised fans with the new songs and announced...