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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, Editor in Chief | December 8, 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...

Assistant Lifestyle Editor Jonathan Shelby stand behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This weekend, check out some holiday themed events in DeKalb. (Northern Star Graphic)

Weekend Rundown: Holiday events to check out

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | December 5, 2024

In this Weekend Writeup, several holiday-themed events are happening this weekend, such as a holiday cirque show, a winter concert by the NIU School of Music and more.  HOLIDAY DREAMS - A SPECTACULAR FAMILY CIRQUE! Time and Date: 7 p.m. to 8:30...

Two drinks from Cast Iron Coffee, located at 901 Lucinda Ave. Suite D, sit ready to be enjoyed. One of Cast Iron’s many holiday drinks, the Grinch matcha, includes a single Grinch heart sprinkle. (Jenny Javkhlantugs | Northern Star)

Holiday delights, best flavors of Winter

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | December 5, 2024

Let your days be merry and bright with a delightful mix of holiday flavors to get you in a good mood during stressful times. From cranberry, citrus, minty overtones and eggnog concoctions, the DeKalb area has what you are looking for. Here are our...

Disability Resource Center Director Jennifer Salmon pets a sheep. A petting zoo is one of the many activities offered at the CAB Winter Wonderland event. (Northern Star File Photo)

Winter Wonderland brings winter festivities

By Brynn Krug, Editor in Chief | December 3, 2024

As the fall semester ends and the cold air descends, there is one last NIU seasonal celebration. An array of festive activities can be found at the annual Campus Activities Board Winter Wonderland event. If students are brave enough to fight the winter...

Assistant Lifestyle Editor Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This weekend, check out the Dark Arts and Oddities Con. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Weekend Rundown: Dark arts and book sales this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | November 14, 2024

This Weekend Rundown Writeup features events and activities such as a talent night, Halloween-themed activities, a one-year anniversary celebration and more.  FLRP TALENT NIGHT! Time and Date: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday  Location: Holmes...

Jonathan Shelby stands in front of a sign for "Machinal." This weekend, check out this play and the New Music Festival: Concert #3. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Weekend Rundown: Music and ‘Machinal’ madness

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | November 7, 2024

This Weekend Rundown Writeup features several musical events and concerts as well as a drama by the School of Theatre and Dance from last weekend.  NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL: CONCERT #3 Date and Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday Location: Music Building,...

The Huskie Closet offers free second-hand clothes to the NIU community. Located in the Chick Evans Field House, Room 102, it is open from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskie Closet provides free, sustainable clothes for students

By Brynn Krug, Editor in Chief | November 6, 2024

For affordable clothing, NIU students don’t have to go far. The Huskie Closet is a student-led project that offers free second-hand casual and business clothing to NIU students and members of the surrounding community. Located in the Chick Evans...

A sign for “Machinal” is adorned with flowers and small stones. This play tells the true story of a woman sentenced to execution via the electric chair. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

‘Machinal,’ a physical performance of mental instability

By Brynn Hussemann, Lifestyle Writer | November 3, 2024

Trembling, shaking, gasping for air on a subway train on the way to work, Helen Jones suffers a panic attack. This opening scene of “Machinal” shocks the audience immediately.  The School of Theatre and Dance flourishingly illustrated mental health...

Jonathan Shelby stands dressed as Coach Prime. This weekend, check out the Farewell to Alebrijes event at the Founders Memorial Library. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Weekend Rundown: Dark dramas and more this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | October 31, 2024

This weekend, enjoy events such as a dark play by the NIU School of Theatre and Dance, a celebration of Dia de los Muertos at the Egyptian Theatre and more.  DEKALB HIGH SCHOOL THEATER FALL PLAY – “HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD” Date...

A poster for “Machinal” hangs in the Stevens Building. This NIU School of Theatre and Dance play begins shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

‘Machinal’ comes to the Black Box Theatre

By Brynn Hussemann, Lifestyle Writer | October 30, 2024

Friday debuts the next School of Theatre and Dance production, the play “Machinal.” “Machinal,” written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Alexander Gelman, tells the true story of Ruth Snyder, a woman who was declared guilty of killing...

Attendees walk into the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., to see the “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” This showing included a shadow cast performance from the Irrational Masters. (Yari Tapia | Northern Star)

Irrational Masters thrill crowd with ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ performance

By Yari Tapia, Lifestyle Writer | October 27, 2024

Attendees dressed on theme or in other halloween costumes for the Irrational Masters shadow cast performance of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”  “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” tells the story of a couple stranded on a stormy night. Brad...

Jonathan Shelby stands outside. This weekend in DeKalb, check out Pumpkin Fest, "Macbeth" and more. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Weekend Rundown: Spooky events creep around next weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | October 24, 2024

This weekend, enjoy a variety of Halloween-themed events such as an arts and crafts vendor fair, a spooky illusory performance and a dark Shakespearean play among other events.  SCHOOL OF THEATRE AND DANCE PRESENTS “MACBETH”  Date and Time:...