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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Steve Silverstein sings karaoke at Fatty's Pub and Grille. Silverstein is known in DeKalb for his Elvis act. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Elvis, DeKalb’s latest legend

By Brynn Krug, Managing Editor | April 29, 2025

The king of rock n’ roll is back and in DeKalb. Known by NIU students as Elvis, the man behind the blue sparkly suit is Steve Silverstein. At local bars such as Hometown Sports Bar and Grill, Fatty’s Pub and Grille and Molly’s Eatery and Drinkery,...

The audience prepares to watch the films in the 72-hour Film Festival. The festival featured six different films with "Medieval Times" and "Roaring Baddies" taking home the most awards. (L.J. Bennett | Northern Star)

72-Hour Film Festival fields a fun time for all

By James Bennett, Sports Reporter | April 28, 2025

NIU’s School of Theatre and Dance hosted its third annual 72-hour film festival at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Stevens Building.  The 72-hour film festival is an event, founded by BA theatre studies major Chance Lira, where artists and creatives combine...

A line of books rest on a shelf in the Staff Lounge. "Empowering Minds of All Kinds" highlighted different aspects of neurodiversity and invited the community to share their perspectives. (Ethan Quirk | Northern Star)

‘Empowering Minds of All Kinds’ event explores neurodiverse perspectives

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | April 25, 2025

Neurodiversity is the range of differences in individual brain function and behavioral traits. Neurodiversity is not a disease to be cured. For lack of a better word, it’s a spectrum that includes Autism, Down Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder...

Jonathan Shelby sits behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This Weekend Writeup contains events such as the Spring Dance Concert, 72-hour Film Festival and more. (Jenny Javkhlantugs | Northern Star)

Spring Dance concerts, Tai Chi and motorsports this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | April 25, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as the NIU School of Theatre and Dance’s final performance of the season, a celebration of World Tai Chi Day, car gazing with coffee and more.  AFTER-HOURS CONCERT: NIU SUZUKI STRINGS  Date and...

A brochure for the 72-hour Film Festival details the theme of the films. The festival is a student-run event held at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Stevens Building. (Courtesy of Chance Lira)

72-hour Film Festival to show battle-themed student films

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | April 23, 2025

The third annual 72-hour Film Festival will return this weekend with battle-centric themed, live action films from the NIU community.  The film festival is a student-run event hosted by the School of Theatre and Dance where participants work alone...

The walls of the Jack Olson Gallery sit lined with art pieces. The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science showcase was held in the Jack Olson Gallery of the Art Building from April 7 to 17. (Grace Kilbreath | Northern Star)

Art student capstone exhibit features inspiring posters

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | April 19, 2025

In a new capstone exhibit, graduating art students seek to highlight the quintessential nature of humanity by making posters that showcase human kindness, potential, creative expression and the idea of making the world a better place.  Held in the...

A group of students perform in the Student Showcase Talent Show. The first annual talent show saw several groups show off their skills on-stage in the Huskie Den. (Ethan Quirk | Northern Star

Student talent featured in inaugural student showcase

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | April 18, 2025

It takes courage and strength for students to walk upon a stage and perform a talent in front of people, but hearing the applause is worth every practice. At 7 p.m. Thursday in the Holmes Student Center’s Huskie Den, the first annual Student Showcase...

Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo. In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as a medieval event, a new convention and the soft opening of a new store in Sycamore. (Jenny Javkhlantugs | Northern Star)

Medieval play, new conventions this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | April 18, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as a medieval event in a museum, a brand new convention, the soft opening of a new Sycamore store and more.  HUSKIE GAMING RERUN GAME NIGHT Date and Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday  Location:...

A picture of the Reality Bytes Film Festival sign sits on the floor of the Holmes Student Center. The Department of Communication kicked off day one of the Reality Bytes Film Festival in Room 100 of Cole Hall. (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)

Reality Bytes Film Festival kicks off with twist endings

By Kahlil Kambui, Opinion Editor | April 16, 2025

Movie and short film lovers are in luck as an abundance of independent short films and animations come to the big screen during the Reality Bytes Film Festival.   The Reality Bytes Film Festival kicked off from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Cole...

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