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Neptune will be hosting a Paris themed dinner on Wednesday. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

Paris themed night of dining in Neptune Central

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 10, 2022

The NIU Dietetic Interns are hosting a Paris-themed special dinner 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday in Neptune Dining. There will be raffle prizes and a photo booth for people to enjoy. The menu for the dinner will include items such as chicken confit,...

Rosita's Mexican Restaurant sits just before dinnertime Friday at 642 E. Lincoln Highway. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Business spotlight: Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 7, 2022

Editor’s note: This article is not sponsored by Rosita's Mexican Restaurant and is not an endorsement from the Northern Star as an organization. Rosita's Mexican Restaurant has been run and operated in DeKalb by the Balli family since 1972. The...

There are many events this season to look out for, including a pet costume contest and a pumpkin rolling competition.

DeKalb Park District to spice up the city with 4 ‘spooky season’ celebrations

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | October 7, 2022

DeKALB – Expect whimsy and family-friendly fun this Halloween season from the DeKalb Park District, which has four upcoming events planned for the community to enjoy, according to an Oct. 6 news release. DeKalb Halloween House Decorating Contest (Oct....

OMIS and Delta Sigma Pi are hosting an Open Mic event.

Monthly Open Mic Night in Barsema Hall

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | October 6, 2022

DeKALB – Delta Sigma Pi and OMIS (Operations Management and Information Systems) are hosting an Open Mic Night at 6 p.m. today in the Innovation Lab in Barsema Hall. The mic night event will continue to be held on the first Thursday of each month. Delta...

Performances of "Much Ado About Nothing" will be put on by the NIU School of Theatre and Dance.

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ to be performed by NIU’s School of Theatre and Dance

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | October 6, 2022

DeKALB – The NIU School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2022-2023 performance season with its adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” directed by professional theatre director Kay Martinovich. Performances will be held...

The NIU football team runs onto the field at Huskie Stadium ahead of their game Sept. 11 against Wyoming.

DeKalb day planner: Oct. 8

By Nyah Nowakowski, News Reporter | October 5, 2022

This weekend will be the perfect time to enjoy some sun before the winter weather. Here’s what is going on in DeKalb this Saturday. DEKALB BACK ALLEY MARKET Boho-inspired market with vintage, retro, artists, bakers, woodworkers, jewelry makers,...

Lewberger is set to perform Friday night at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb. (Photo Courtesy of the Egyptian Theatre)

Lewberger to bring music and comedy to Egyptian Theatre

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | October 4, 2022

DeKALB– Lewberger, a three-man comedy band based in Los Angeles, California, is set to take the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Egyptian Theater. Keith Habersberger, Alex Lewis and Hughie Stone Fish, who comprise the band, were finalists on NBC’s...

NIU’s Office of Prevention Education and Outreach within the Division of Academic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 
 will hold a walk a mile event for domestic violence victims. The walk begins at the NIU Convocation Center. (Northern Star File Photo)

Internship and job fair to be held in Convocation Center

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 3, 2022

The NIU internships and job fair, hosted by Career Services, starts at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Convocation Center. This event is open to students, alumni and community members. The fair is free to attend and no reservations are required. However, students...

Atlanta-based rapper Waka Flocka Flame performs and interacts with the crowd during NIU's homecoming concert held in the Duke Ellington Ballroom. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

House party at Holmes with Waka Flocka Flame

By Colin Kempsell and Caleb Johnson | October 2, 2022

DeKALB – Anticipation filled the air as thousands of NIU students made their way to the Holmes Student Center on Saturday night to see Waka Flocka Flame take the stage and kick off NIU’s 115th homecoming celebration. NIU’s Campus Activities Board...

The Egyptian Theatre will be host to the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Paragon Ragtime Orchestra to perform at Egyptian Theatre

September 30, 2022

DeKALB – The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra is presenting “Clown Princes,” a silent film by Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd, accompanied by historic scores played by a live orchestra. The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra is dedicated to recreating...

The main entrance of Tails Humane Society located at 2250 Barber Greene Rd in DeKalb. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Tails Humane Society to host a strut for mutts

By Michael Stoll, Sports Reporter | September 29, 2022

DeKALB – Tails Humane Society is hosting their annual Mutt Strut 5K Run & Walk-A-Thon on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. The event benefits the more than 3,400 animals cared for at Tails Humane Society each year. The race begins and ends at Hopkins...

The DeKalb Public Library is hosting a Microsoft Excel workshop at 7 p.m. on Oct. 24.

DeKalb Public Library to host weekend showing of ‘Honey on the Rocks’

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | September 29, 2022

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will be holding an after-hours concert “Honey on the Rocks” on Saturday with selections from Danny Vapul and Jill Buhagiar’s favorite jazz, pop and potential surprise songs. Vapul has spent 40 years as a band...