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Are student opinions really heard at the Convo?

By Chris Krapek | February 20, 2011

A few weeks ago, it was looking pretty grim. The line-up for the spring semester at the Convocation Center was filled with shows that weren't directly aimed at college students. So far, there's been a Christian music concert, well-respected gospel singer...

Big Sean heads to Convo

By Takia Simpson | February 20, 2011

U know Big Sean? His name has been spreading increasingly throughout campus since it was announced that he would perform at the NIU Convocation Center Party at 11 p.m. on Saturday. Rapper Big Sean was born Sean Anderson on March 25, 1988 in Santa Monica,...

Latino Film Fest aims to promote culture

By Troy Doetch | February 20, 2011

The Center for Latino and Latin American Studies wants you to know that it's here. Sharing a Garden Road address with the Latino Resource Center, it offers students a minor, a graduate concentration and a variety of programs to expand their knowledge...

DeKalb’s weekender’s list for Feb. 18

By Chris Krapek | February 17, 2011

Just because the temperature is in the 40s doesn’t mean you should go home this weekend. This semester is already a month old and gaining momentum. You need to take a break from freaking out about imminent midterms. Here are my choice picks for what...

Gaelic Storm is an Irish folk rock band that has traveled across the country. They are playing on Friday at the Egyptian Theater.

Catching up with Steve Twigger from Gaelic Storm

By Chris Krapek | February 17, 2011

DeKALB | A storm will hit DeKalb tonight. Gaelic Storm will perform at 8 p.m. at The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Tickets range from $30-37. The folk rock group has been playing across America for the last 15 years. In 1997, they appeared as a...

Cast members of 'In the Blood' perform Wednesday night. The show, which is an updated version of 'The Scarlet Letter.' begins its run tonight at 7 and continues through the weekend, ending with a matinee on Sunday at 2 p.m.

‘In The Blood’ runs thick with realism

By Troy Doetch | February 17, 2011

When I asked director Anthony Perella Jr. how he was going to be delicate about issues of gender, race and class in a play about a homeless African American mother of five, he said he wasn't going to be sensitive. In the Blood, a gritty tragedy by Suzan-Lori...

The Tony Martin Challenge: Sam Driessen’s album

By Tony Martin | February 16, 2011

So, in comes another submission for my attempt to review everything. This was the first request I got to review something, so I'll be nice and not pick apart the spelling errors in the e-mail I received. Singer/songwriter Sam Driessen certainly isn't...

Stallions to horse around at Convo for your enjoyment

By Chris Krapek | February 16, 2011

They are horses of battle. They are horses of ballet. The "World Famous" Lipizzaner Stallions will perform its equine ballet at 7:30 p.m. tonight at The Convocation Center. Tickets are $21.50-24.50 for adults, $13.75 for children 12 and under and $11.75...

Wooden Box Theater to celebrate 16 years of performance tonight

By Northern Star Staff | February 15, 2011

The Wooden Box Theater, a performance group from the DeKalb/Sycamore area, will celebrate its 16th anniversary tonight at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. The troupe will be performing a collection of songs and poems entitled Unlock and Conquer....

Project Prom works to make younger girls’ dreams come true

By Takia Simpson | February 15, 2011

Got prom dresses? The NIU Women's Resource Center is teaming with the NIU Honors Program to collect used prom gowns that will be donated to girls in the DeKalb community. Project Prom will be collecting gowns in the Women's Resource Center until Thursday....

Lucinda, a local pop punk band, just released their latest EP and is planning several shows on the road.

Local band ‘Lucinda’ hits the streets

By Jerene-Elise Nall | February 14, 2011

Lucinda-it's not just the name of your favorite traffic-jammed nightmare of an avenue. Driving on Lucinda Ave. might be a mess between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., but one local band has given the name a nice, new sound. The Northern Star sat down...

Wiz Khalifa blazes his way to the Convocation Center

By Chris Krapek and Connor Rice | February 13, 2011

DeKALB | Roll out the green carpet. "Black and Yellow" rapper Wiz Khalifa will perform at the Convocation Center at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13 as part of the Campus Consciousness Green Carpet Tour 2011. "Pretty Polly Productions out of Massachusetts...