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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Beyonce stands on stage with her daughter Blue Ivy Carter as she accepts her Grammy Award. Beyonce won Grammys for "Best Country Duo/Group Performance," "Album of the Year" and "Best Country Album" at the 67th Grammy Awards. (Recording Academy / GRAMMYS under Fair Use)

Beyoncé makes history at 67th annual Grammy Awards

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor | February 5, 2025

The 67th annual Grammy Awards was a notable night that brought some of Hollywood’s biggest music stars together for a night of celebration and musical performances. The Grammy Awards were hosted by comedian Trevor Noah for the fifth year in a row....

Students converse among themselves after the Hasty Measures Concert’s conclusion. Hasty Measures was a music event held by the Composition Club which gave composers 24 hours to compose a piece before assigning those pieces to performers to learn in 24 hours. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Hasty Measures concert challenges musicians

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | February 3, 2025

Music isn’t usually written in a day, but the students of the Composition Club decided to challenge the notion by doing just that. Held at 6 p.m. in the Music Building, the Hasty Measures concert gave composers 24 hours to write their songs on Friday,...

A red snake slithers next to the year "2025." This Lunar New Year is the year of the Snake, symbolizing letting go of the past and looking toward the future. (GettyImages)

Slither into the Lunar New Year

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | January 30, 2025

Although New Year’s Day has passed, people can still welcome the new year – the Lunar New Year. Also known as the Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, it celebrates starting over and welcoming spring. Each Lunar New Year follows the moon's...

The Chinese Music Ensemble smiles for a group photo after their performance. The Ensemble performed in the Founders Memorial Library to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

Chinese Ensemble celebrates Lunar New Year

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | January 30, 2025

To celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Chinese Music Ensemble from the World Music Program headed down to the Founders Memorial Library to perform.  The Chinese Music Ensemble performed several songs in the Sounds of Celebration concert at 4 p.m. Wednesday...

Conductor Tom Bough and the NIU Wind Ensemble take a bow after performing "Soul to Soul." The NIU School of Music performed several pieces of music created by Black composers to celebrate Black History Month. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

NIU Wind Ensemble celebrates Black composers

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | January 29, 2025

The NIU Wind Ensemble performed pieces from Black composers at the Music of Black Composers Showcase.  From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m, the NIU Wind Ensemble blew the audience away with their performance in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building....

Visitors line up to hurl axes at the targets. The Campus Activity Board held their "Glow at Holmes" event which featured several glow-in-the-dark activities. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

Late night activities in ‘Glow at Holmes’

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | January 27, 2025

The halls of the Holmes Student Center were aglow with colorful lights and filled with the sounds of students eager to check out the activities in the “Glow at Holmes” event late Saturday night.  The Campus Activities Board’s “Glow at Holmes”...

Local concerts, glow activities this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | January 24, 2025

This Weekend Writeup features events such as a concert with musicians from around the DeKalb area as well as an event hosted by CAB with activities such as axe throwing and glow mini golf.  THE BIG SING  Date and Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday Location:...

The faces of Ryan Day, Austin Lamb and Kahlil Kambui are placed next to the StarNotes logo. In this episode, they discuss what happened in Season 2 of the Netflix series, "Squid Game." (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

StarNotes: Breaking down ‘Squid Game’ Season 2

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | January 23, 2025

In this episode of "StarNotes," Ryan Day, Kahlil Kambui and Austin Lamb discuss the events from Season 2 of Netflix's "Squid Games" series.

Ghastly tours and campfire events

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | January 17, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, events such as the opening of a new art exhibit, a free campfire night and more are available for all to attend.  BERNADETTE WOODRUFF – STRANGE LOOKING CREATURE Time and Date: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting this Friday  Location:...

Olive the reindeer stands next to a festively decorated sleigh. CAB Winter Wonderland was rescheduled for Jan. 15 and had events such as a reindeer petting zoo and ice-skating rink. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

CAB’s Winter Wonderland returns with reindeer

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | January 16, 2025

Winter festivities continue from December as the Campus Activities Board’s Winter Wonderland event has returned after being canceled last year.  Opening to the public at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Winter Wonderland had a plethora of unique events including...

Ryan Day, Ethan Rodriguez and Jonathan Shelby share their thoughts on the "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" movie. "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" was released last month and was faithful to the franchise. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

StarNotes: the good and bad of the ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ movie

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | January 15, 2025

In this episode of "StarNotes," Ryan Day, Ethan Rodriguez and Jonathan Shelby discuss the contents of Paramount's "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," which was released last month.

NIU Penguin Players raise their arms and sing the pickleball song during their performance on Sunday inside the Cavan Auditorium at Gabel Hall. NIU’s Penguin Players is a group that provides adults with disabilities the chance to perform a musical. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Penguin Players show what it means to be a hero

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | December 9, 2024

The NIU Penguin Players took to the stage to perform a lighthearted, comedy musical alongside adults with disabilities and showed NIU that anyone can be a hero. “Totally Awesome” is the NIU Penguin Players’ 19th show performed at 1 p.m. Sunday...

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