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Break out the old, own nicknames and don comic book character costumes this Halloween

By Troy Doetch | October 28, 2010

Monday, Scene columnist Chris Krapek told you what not to be for Halloween. If you had been diligently bedazzling your Lady Gaga outfit or getting a head start spraying on "Situation" abs, this probably came as a shock. Since we know how seriously you...

‘Uptown Sound’ coming to downtown

By Troy Doetch | October 27, 2010

JC Brooks' least favorite word used to describe his post-punk/soul group, JC Brooks and The Uptown Sound, is the lazy designation "throwback." Though it's an understandable prima facie label of the band's echoing blues guitars, jumpy horns and subtle...

Halloween specials that spook you

By Tony Martin | October 27, 2010

Aside from cheesy Christmas episodes, Halloween yields the only cool holiday specials on television. So, until shows start doing Labor Day episodes (where all the characters strike from their jobs for better wages), here is a list of some of the best...

Costumes still for sale

By Jessica Wells | October 27, 2010

With Halloween approaching fast, those participating in the spooky festivities are scrambling to find a costume that's sure to scare and delight. Kelly Duffy, Factory Card & Party Outlet assistant manager, said the store is set up for the holiday....

Light shed on America’s homeless

By Troy Doetch | October 26, 2010

Homelessness doesn't just affect drug addicts or the mentally insane. Nor is it a problem exclusive to males or adults. In fact, Associate Communications Professor Laura Vazquez says that many of America's homeless are women and children struggling to...

October brings choices of costumes for students

By Allyson Martin | October 26, 2010

The month of October has students wondering what they want to be for Halloween and considering the possibility of making their own costumes. Students may shy away from taking this task, thinking that they do not have the skills or the equipment. However,...

Local band trio shares their favorite albums

By Tony Martin | October 25, 2010

MZRCDXVL is a DeKalb tradition. For a handful of years now, the on again/off again trio has provided DeKalb's music scene with a strong noise/metal presence. In addition to their upcoming release this winter, MZR has a split 7-inch record with the Muzzler...

The Amenti Haunted House begins this weekend at the Egyptian Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m. and admission is $10.

Haunted house provides scares at a good price

By Heather Skrip | October 25, 2010

I should start off by saying that before Saturday, I had never stepped foot inside a haunted house. It appeared as though none of my friends ever wanted to deal with me screaming my head off. That being said, I got in line for the Amenti Haunted House...

Glee breaks a record they didn’t record

By Tony Martin | October 25, 2010

The record for most singles in the U.S. Top 100 by a non-solo musical act has just been broken, by a television show. The cast of Fox's "Glee" have broken the record that has been held by The Beatles for a few decades. While I certainly don't fear change,...

Danger Mouse’s new album features terrible artists

By Tony Martin | October 25, 2010

I cant believe the news today. I cant close my eyes and make it go away. I spent the latter part of my teens and the early parts of my 20s loving Danger Mouse. His "Grey Album" was brilliant both in concept and delivery, and Gnarls Barkley was pretty...

Certain costumes will make you a Halloweeiner

By Chris Krapek | October 24, 2010

Remember when Halloween meant monsters and candy and apple-bobbing? At this age, Oct. 31 only means one thing; dressing up. Every year, college kids think they're making the right choice as to what to be for Halloween. Your outfit is either funny, risque...

The main floor of the Holmes Student Center, pictured here, is not only useful for studying, but some students say it is an ideal location to nap on campus.

Top 5 napping spots at NIU

By Ryan Chambers | October 24, 2010

Napping is a critical aspect of every college student's life. It is a time for students to get away from studying as well as the everyday stresses of life on campus. And with that, the Northern Star presents the top places to nap on campus. Holmes Student...