The NIU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra held their first concert of the fall semester on Thursday.  Led by professor Rodrigo Villanueva Conroy and graduate teaching assistant Austyn Menk, the Jazz Ensemble started the concert with “Hay Burner,”...

Introducing the Northern Star podcast "The Culture Pop." A lifestyle podcast focusing on current events within the world of pop culture. Hosted by Daija Hammonds, Northern Star Lifestyle Editor, and Bridgette Fox, Northern Star Copy Editor. Follow along...

It’s the time of the year for chilly weather and freakish freights. With it being October, here are a few shows and movies that depict the beauty and horror of humanity.  “The Green Knight” (Hulu) “The Green Knight” is an adventure, fantasy...

With the temperature dropping and the wind starting to blow, we know fall is here. For those looking to get into the fall mood, here are some music recommendations to fulfill your daily dose of fall vibes. “Woodland” – The Paper Kites  The Paper...

The NIU Esports program will be hosting a homecoming game night at 7 p.m. on Oct. 5 in the NIU Esports Arena in Altgeld 100.  “Smash from the Past” is a combination of a retro game night and a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament.  The game...

NIU’s Campus Activities Board is hosting an event called “A Night at Holmes,” which will take place from 7 p.m to 11 p.m Thursday at the Holmes Student Center. There will be free food, prizes and other events happening throughout the night.  “Night...

The best part about Halloween is getting to dress up and pretend to be someone else for the night. While many people are starting to shop for costumes for themselves, others are looking for the perfect outfit for their pets.  According to the National...

October is upon us, and that means another year of Inktober! Inktober is a social media art challenge where people draw in ink, or with digital ink tools, every day of October. The month-long challenge is meant to help people practice their art skills...

The Society of Women Engineers will be hosting a movie night to watch "Hidden Figures" at 7 p.m. in the Engineering Building room 101 on Oct. 4. The group welcomes everyone to come out and enjoy the film. “Hidden Figures” is about 3 black women...

Yell Like Hell, an annual cheer competition, is coming back to NIU on Oct. 3 to help kick off homecoming week at 8 p.m. in the Duke Ellington Ballroom, located on the main floor of the Holmes Student Center.  The location moved from the Carl Sandburg...

The gentle possum, Pajamas, is taking NIU by storm and is a faithful companion to Sara Plettau, a senior nursing major at NIU.  Pajamas was adopted from a farm in Tennessee called Frazier Farms, which sells exotic animals. Pajamas was gifted to...

It’s that time of the year again when the weather gets colder, and the leaves begin to change their color. With autumn on the horizon, here are a select few shows which should fit this colorful season. SONNY BOY (Funimation, Crunchyroll, and Hulu) “Sonny...