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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Students write for emotions

By Darius Parker | April 27, 2017

Poets have been participating in daily writing prompts and sharing their work via social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook for National Poetry Month. There are three student poets who are using these prompts to find their own voices and power...

Projected Billboard winners

By Darius Parker | April 24, 2017

Billboard recently announced the nominations for their music awards, and with so many fan favorites up for awards, one can assume the competition is going to be fierce. The ceremony will air 7 p.m. May 21 and will feature several talented artists. Drake...

Humor Playlist

April 24, 2017

1. “Three Little Pigs” by Green Jelly2. “New Math” by Bo Burnham3. “Peaches” by The Presidents of the United States of America4. “A Boy Named Sue” by Johnny Cash5. “Stacy’s Mom” by Fountains of Wayne6. “Scotty Doesn’t Know”...

Corporate fashion to flourish in spring

By Tatianna Salisbury | April 24, 2017

DeKALB —  The Fashion Industries Organization invites students to experience an event unlike any other on campus this semester with their Corporate Catwalk Spring Fashion Show 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium.This year, the fashion...

Acclaimed local DJ returning home

By Victoria Lunacek | April 24, 2017

DeKALB — From old-school hip-hop and disco to new-age techno, Lee Foss works his magic on the turntable. A world-renowned DJ and producer, Foss has been described as "one of the most talented forces in modern day dance music," according to an April...

Specials to entice appetites

By Melynda Lewis | April 20, 2017

DeKalb | Come get a taste of DeKalb between April 23 and 29 in celebration of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s Restaurant Week when local restaurants will hold sales and provide special meals to entice new customers.This is the second year the Chamber...

Rihanna doesn't try to hide her love for weed with lyrics about smoking flying freely from her lips.

Weed inspires hit albums

By Darius Parker | April 20, 2017

Rihanna doesn't try to hide her love for weed with lyrics about smoking flying freely from her lips.

Green Tangerine Records will have extended hours in celebration of Record Store Day with special giveaways and limited release albums.

Vinyls celebrated for unique sound

By Victoria Lunacek | April 20, 2017

Green Tangerine Records will have extended hours in celebration of Record Store Day with special giveaways and limited release albums.

‘Furious’ franchise seals its ‘Fate’

By Tatianna Salisbury | April 20, 2017

F. Gary Gray’s “Fate of the Furious” sent audience expectations into overdrive at its release Thursday night.“Fate” was the eighth film of the “Furious” franchise and the first installment of three to burn out the series. When talk of an...

An easy way students can go green is by planting either in their own garden or in a local garden.

Activities encourage students to go green

By Tatianna Salisbury | April 20, 2017

An easy way students can go green is by planting either in their own garden or in a local garden.

Wooden guitar.

Editor’s choice playlist

By Sam Malone | April 13, 2017

Wooden guitar.

Easter gifts for students

By Tatianna Salisbury | April 13, 2017

Easter baskets conjure up images of chocolate bunnies, plastic eggs and weird, multicolored, drugstore socks no one would wear in their lifetime. Skip the sweets this year and keep in mind these little additions that make a big difference during this...

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