Nothing completes the pallet of the college experience like a can (or bottle, or 40 ounce) of beer. Beer makes everyone happy (presumably), or possibly angry, flirty or sick. Yet the politics of beer remain somewhat muddled. Watching as much sports as...
It was a pretty wild summer for video game players. A staggering amount of sequels and new intellectual properties popped up over the course of three months, but not all of them lived up to their high expectations. Fortunately, these were few and between...
Unlike many of DeKalb’s college students, DeKalb’s music scene does not take summer vacation. It continues to rock regardless of the season, and if you took several months off to council campers in your hometown or backpack across Europe with your...
The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, celebrated its 10th anniversary with the Ten Ear Cornhugger’s Best Fest this weekend. The weekend unofficially began Thursday with a show by Every Time I Die, and featured in this weekend’s lineup were local...
Rap, pop and country; The Convocation Center recently announced three diverse shows for the fall semester. Critically acclaimed rapper and Lil' Wayne protégé Drake will kick things off when he takes the stage Sunday, Oct. 17. The Canadian born emcee...
When it comes to thinking of a location for exhilarating happenings, DeKalb is usually not the first place to come to mind. However, every year the town puts on Corn Fest— an event its website hails as “one of the last remaining free summer music...
School is back in session, the leaves are starting to change colors, and the beginnings of another 7-9 Chicago Bears season are on our minds. What better time than now to reflect on the summer of 2010, more specifically its best album? Big Boi’s “Sir...
RATING: 4/5 Girls in Daisy Dukes, a mechanical bull and a menu item called the "Jackie Chan" have all arrived in town. Daisy's Sports Bar & Grill, 901 Lucinda Ave., opened its doors last week after five years of planning. Priding itself for its "eatery,...
When it comes to music festivals, the closest thing locals have is Corn Fest, which may not satisfy the musical hunger of everyone. As if in response to the prayers of the hardcore and the punk rock set, Kickstand Productions has thrown together the first...
In a city with a vibrant, 21-and-over nightlife, seeing bands and entertainment outside of bars can be a difficult thing to do if you're not shelling out serious coin. Thankfully, in a college town like DeKalb, there are plenty all-ages venues out there...
1) Barb Wire was invented in DeKalb: FACT Why do you think they call it the Barb City? Because Joseph Glidden, one of DeKalb's most prominent historical figures, patented the idea for barb wire in 1874. That, and because we're known for our razor sharp...
Being a freshman or transfer student can prevent various obstacles to those coming in. You may not be familiar with dealing with other students in a dorm-type setting which can present various pitfalls. The Northern Star would like to present soem things...
