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2019 Halloween costume trends

2019 Halloween costume trends

By Naj Edwards | October 25, 2019

It's officially spooky season! For many of us, that means midterms, rigorous work and piles of homework. For the rest of us, it means scary movies, pumpkin carving and, most importantly, dressing up.Over the years, people have become increasingly creative...

History of Halloween and Paranormal Activity in DeKalb

History of Halloween and Paranormal Activity in DeKalb

By Jordan Radloff | October 25, 2019

The onset of autumn weather in the Midwest brings with it the season of spooky shenanigans. From trick-or-treating to exploring haunted locales, Halloween has a rich history of activities. There are even some scary stories that originate in DeKalb.The...

Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Campus Strings to perform annual Halloween concert

By Northern Star Staff | October 25, 2019

DeKALB — The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Campus Strings will perform their annual Halloween Concert in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall 5:30 to 6:30 p.m and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in the Music Building.Trick-or-treating will also take place...

Music building to host guest recital with Hyejin Cho

By Jarrett Huff | October 24, 2019

DeKALB — NIU's School of Music will be hosting a piano recital from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Music Building, Boatel Memorial Concert Hall.The recital features Hyejin Cho  playing "Robert Schumann and friends." Students, staff and alumni of NIU...

Egyptian Theatre welcomes ‘Swan Lake’ by Russian Ballet

By Jamie O'Toole | October 24, 2019

At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will host “Swan Lake,” a Russian Ballet.The ballet will be Russian Ballet Theatre’s new production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ballet, a story about a beautiful swan princess...

Spooktacular Preview

By Jamie O'Toole I Contributor | October 24, 2019

At 4:30 p.m to 6 p.m. on Thursday, the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Spooktacular, an opportunity for families to explore downtown DeKalb and collect candy along the way. Families who plan to attend are encouraged to wear a costume. Throughout...

Greeks compete in dance competition

By Jacob Roushia | October 24, 2019

The National Pan-Hellenic Council will be hosting its annual Rep Yo’ Step event, followed by Overtime: After Party at 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m Saturday at the Holmes Student Center and Rec center, respectively.  Rep Yo’ StepTeams of NPHC men and women...

Young the Giant to perform on campus at Friday concert

By Jamie O'Toole | October 23, 2019

DeKALB – Alternative Rock band Young the Giant will kick off Homecoming weekend and perform 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Convocation Center. Doors will open at 6 p.m.“This is the first time Young the Giant has performed at the NIU Convocation Center. We...

Annual Pumpkin Festival arrives in Sycamore

By Edwin Kelso | October 23, 2019

DeKALB – In 1956, Sycamore resident Wally Thurrow displayed a few decorated pumpkins on his front lawn. Six years later, this would spawn an event that would define the Sycamore community for decades to come.Now, in 2019, a Wild West Pumpkin Fest is...

Polo G performs  9 p.m. Saturday in the Duke Ellington Ballroom at the Holmes Student Center. 

Rappers kick off Homecoming with energetic show

By Quentin Wilson | October 23, 2019

DeKALB — Rapper Polo G kicked off Homecoming Week with a heartfelt performance 9 p.m. Saturday in the Duke Ellington Ballroom at the Holmes Student Center. The event was hosted by the Campus Activities Board.Chicago rapper Queen Key and NIU students...

Phi Rho Eta to host Lip Sync Competition

By Jacob Roushia | October 23, 2019

DeKALB – Phi Rho Eta is hosting the 11th annual Lip Sync Competition 8  p.m. Thursday, in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium at the Holmes Student Center.The organizations competing include Phi Rho Eta Fraternity Inc., Present Perfect Modeling Organization,...

‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ blends comedy and ravenous corpses

By Parker Otto | October 22, 2019

“Zombieland: Double Tap” is a thrill ride that has double the action, double the character and double the heart. It is a more than worthy sequel to the 2009 comedy-horror classic that evolves its characters and environment. The film takes place 10...