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‘Charlie’s Angels’ suffers from poor action

By Parker Otto | November 29, 2019

Colorful characters and decent humor are not enough to salvage “Charlie’s Angels” which suffers from poor action and a dull narrative. Based on the 70s television show and the two films from the early 2000s, “Charlie’s Angels” stars a new...

The best video game deals on Black Friday

By Jacob Roushia | November 28, 2019

Black Friday is almost here and it can be confusing what the best deals are when it comes to video games. There are several physical and online retail locations that are discounting video games, consoles and peripherals heavily. To help video game enthusiasts...

Small Business Saturday to strike Sycamore, UOI Boutique prepares for customers

By Jamie O'Toole l Contributor | November 28, 2019

SYCAMORE – Small business Saturday, an event organized to support local businesses in Sycamore, is an opportunity to find gifts for the holiday season the day after Black Friday. UOI Boutique, 307 W State St. Sycamore, is amongst the many stores opening...

‘Frozen II’ evolves characters and astounds viewers

By Parker Otto | November 27, 2019

As far as sequels go, “Frozen II” is not just a basic rehash of the original, but instead goes in a different direction. While not as groundbreaking as the 2013 original, “Frozen II” has enough fun characters, beautiful animation and excellent...

Posthumous album details rapper Lil Peep’s inner demons

By Jamie O'Toole | November 27, 2019

The work of many deceased writers and artists has been discovered and appreciated long after their passing. Typically, their struggles with substance abuse and mental illness contribute to their posthumous releases.The unforgettable afterlife of rapper...

Ryan Lim crowned winner of Mr. Asian GQ

By Parker Otto | November 26, 2019

DeKALB – Sophomore Ryan Lim was crowned the winner of the 2019 Mr. Asian GQ pageant which took place 6 p.m. Monday in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium in the Holmes Student Center. The 19-year-old sophomore took part in six different events, along with...

Kind spirit of Mr. Rogers brought to life in new biopic

By Parker Otto | November 26, 2019

In recent years, Fred Rogers has become a cultural icon in the digital age with the documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” becoming the highest grossing biographical documentary of all time and episodes of “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” becoming...

Esports to host weekly gaming nights

By Northern Star Staff | November 25, 2019

Calling all gamers! NIU Esports will be hosting Rocket League Thursdays beginning this Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, from 6 to 10 p.m. at NIU Naperville 1120 E. Diehl Road.There will be a $10 entrance fee, and keyboards and mice will be provided. If it’s more...

NIU Media Studies Senior Marrio Shaw has spent the better part of a decade becoming a rapper and making music.

Marrio Shaw on creating music not only for others, but for himself too

By Jamie O'Toole l Contributor | November 25, 2019

NIU Media Studies Senior Marrio Shaw has spent the better part of a decade becoming a rapper and making music.

At 1 p.m. Dec. 1, the 50th Country Music show will take place to benefit Toys for Tots at Taylor Street Plaza, 507 E. Taylor St.

Upcoming country music show to benefit Toys for Tots

By Jacob Roushia | November 24, 2019

At 1 p.m. Dec. 1, the 50th Country Music show will take place to benefit Toys for Tots at Taylor Street Plaza, 507 E. Taylor St.

School of Theatre and Dance hosts 2019 Fall Dance Concert

By Haley Galvin | November 23, 2019

The School of Theater and Dance’s 2019 Fall Dance Concert is an enticing and spectacular performance no one should miss. The show took place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and will continue at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Stevens Building...