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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
She's the protector of the land of the dead. She's Amenti, an Egyptian goddess. She's a haunted house. The fifth annual Amenti Haunted House will open its door to the underworld tonight at 7 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Featuring 20...
For a band whose biggest hit is entitled "Sleepyhead," Passion Pit gave an energetic show Thursday night at the Convocation Center. Glowsticks could be seen waved back and forth, as the crowd danced to consistent beats of synth-fueled dance rock. Fueled...
It's not often that DeKalb gets such a huge musical act, let alone two in a week's span. Yet, following behind Drake's Sunday performance, the critically acclaimed and much-hyped electo-pop quintet Passion Pit will be performing it's indi-inspired electropop...
Tomorrow will mark the day of LUNAFEST's return to NIU. The film festival began in 2000, but this will only be its second time on campus. This annual event is unique due to the fact that all 10 of its films are directed by women and discuss a variety...
