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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

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, Assistant Lifestyle 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...

The seats of the Egyptian theatre remain empty as the stage curtains are drawn. The Reality Bytes Film Festival will have two showings on Tuesday and Wednesday and feature several student-made films. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Reality Bytes brings student short films to DeKalb

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | April 13, 2025

NIU’s annual Reality Bytes Film Festival returns this week, featuring student-made films from around the world.  Reality Bytes is a free event where short films are shown to the DeKalb community over the course of two days.  This year, the film...

Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This Weekend Writeup contains events such as a new art exhibit, uno game night, student ensemble recital and more. (Jenny Javkhlantugs | Northern Star)

Closing concerts, algorithmic art exhibits this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | April 10, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as an algorithmic-based art exhibit, the closing concert of a World Music Festival, a game night of UNO and more.  SHAHRZAD MOTALLEBI - “CODE TO CAST”  Date and Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday  Location:...

A poster depicts the 50th anniversary of the World Music Program. To celebrate the program's anniversary, several concerts will be held from Tuesday through Friday. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

World Music Program celebrates 50-year anniversary with Music Festival

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | April 7, 2025

The NIU World Music Program is celebrating its 50-year anniversary with a week of music from cultures around the globe.  The World Music festival will kick off with a week-long celebration on Tuesday, precisely 50 years since the start of the program. The...

Families explore the lower level of Founders Memorial Library and the activities at Earth Fest. Earth Fest offered a variety of activities from demonstrations to tours to panels with professionals. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Earth Fest encourages environmental protection

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | April 7, 2025

People continue to take Earth for granted despite growing pollution and littering. The DeKalb community has found a way to acknowledge the planet’s presence and create ways to ensure a healthy environment. Held from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday...

The U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers' Chorus performs the song "Chattanooga Choo Choo" on stage in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall during their "Sea to Shining Sea" concert. Patriotism fills the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall during the U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers' Chorus "Sea to Shining Sea" concert. (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)

NIU welcomes U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus in concert

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | April 7, 2025

  Patriotism filled the Music Building as the U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers' Chorus sang, drummed and tapped into the hearts of the people in attendance.  From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. the U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers' Chorus held a free...

A disco ball shines brightly above the Duke Ellington Ballroom. Queer Prom was held by NIU’s PRISM from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday. (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)

Queer Prom brightens the ballroom with ‘Shipwrecked’

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | April 4, 2025

A disco ball shined and bedazzled the Duke Ellington Ballroom and music filled the air as NIU Prism held its annual Queer Prom. With the theme of this year's Queer Prom being “Shipwrecked,” students and staffers of NIU gathered in the Ballroom...

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