In its most recent act of reinvention of the television drama, NBC is attempting to tap into the criminal in all of us with its new show "Heist." The basic premise of the show is simple, as all heists are, a couple of guys want to steal some stuff. But...

Best Moments in Ashlee Simpson History: Best Moments in Ashlee Simpson History: Date: Oct. 23, 2004 Event: "Saturday Night Live" Musical Act Description: Simpson was to perform as the musical act on the popular sketch comedy show, but somehow the music...

Have you ever been driving around and seen a vanity license plate that makes you wonder what the person who owns it is really like? The Northern Star is looking for people who have interesting vanity license plates and are willing to let us take a picture...

Harry Potter fans everywhere were invited to Douglas Hall Monday night for "Hogsmeade Monday" — a celebration of J.K. Rowling's acclaimed book series. Visitors were treated to food, games, trivia and a rollicking half-hour of wizard rock, courtesy of...

Tabasco sauce in the eye, wasabi-snorting and male testosterone are the foundation of great immature entertainment. Luckily the Internet allows the freedom to view from a safe distance these ridiculous stunts. These Web sites provide the best and worst...

The mere mention of a blind date is cringe worthy. It's as if your friends think you're incapable of catching that fish on your own. I've had my share of meddling friends when it comes to blind dates. They just can't let you be single for more than a...

Brother Lowdown to play Otto's This week's Playback is with rootsy blues rock band Brother Lowdown, who will play Otto's Niteclub and Underground Friday night with Second Hand Poets. Nate Aydelott — Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar Jason Collett — We All...

David Lynch, known for his unique and sometimes hard to follow movies, will present a weekend called "Explore the Frontiers of Consciousness, Creativity and the Brain" this weekend. Before the weekend begins, the Northern Star got the chance to talk with...

While mainstream television is preoccupied with "Survivor" and "The Bachelor," the Department of Communication's annual Reality Bytes festival offers a glimpse into matters ranging from Mark Twain to Malawi. Organized by assistant professor Laura Vazquez,...

Local DeKalb band, Inspector Owl is playing tonight at The House Cafe 263 E. Lincoln Highway. The Northern Star sat down with singer and guitarist Corey Wills, and talked about the past, the future and spitting dinosaurs. Northern Star: So what's new...

‘Seinfeld' ranks among one of the best television shows ever. However, when the show went off the air in 1998, everyone on the show was cursed to have failed attempts at a new television career. Except Jerry. Jerry SeinfeldNo further television shows...