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Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis tribute group to perform in DeKalb

By Parker Otto | October 20, 2019

DeKALB — The Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Tribute Show will perform 8 p.m. Friday at The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. The act will pay tribute to the famous duo of singer Dean Martin, played by Tom Stevens, and comedian Jerry Lewis, played by...

Folk Legend Arlo Guthrie plays at Egyptian Theatre

By Jacob Roushia | October 20, 2019

DeKALB — Arlo Guthrie performed Wednesday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., for the first time since 1990 as part of his 2019 Alice’s Restaurant Tour. The concert was enjoyable to watch and be a part of.  Throughout the show, the performers...

Homecoming Week to kick off with Powderpuff Football

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | October 18, 2019

DeKALB – From noon until 6 p.m. on Sunday, at the Outdoor Recreation Center, the annual Homecoming Powder Puff Football games will happen. Powder Puff Football is female oriented flag football where students can watch and cheer on their favorite teams.“Participants...

‘El Camino’ continues the story of ‘Breaking Bad’

By Jamie O'Toole | October 17, 2019

After six years since the show “Breaking Bad” ended, the creators and actors of the show resumed its story smoothly without taking away any positive attributes of the show, despite the form of storytelling changing. The opportunity for dramatic cinematography...

Choir Concert graces Boutell Memorial Concert Hall

By Jacob Roushia | October 17, 2019

DeKALB — At 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building, the Ensemble Recital was performed. The Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and the University Chorus performed at the first Ensemble Recital Series of the Fall 2019 season....

Egyptian welcomes ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ with antici—pation

By Jamie O'Toole | October 16, 2019

The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. 2nd St., will host “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” 8 p.m. Friday, featuring the live shadow cast of "The Irrational Masters.”General admission for the show will be $10. Costumes and audience participation are both encouraged...

Polo G. to perform at Holmes Student Center

By Northern Star Staff | October 16, 2019

Polo G. will be performing from 9 p.m. to midnight Oct. 19 in the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the Holmes Student Center. Tickets are $15 for students, $20 for guests and are available for online purchase. NIU students must have their OneCard and guests...

NIU invites Huskies to ‘Dec’ the Town for Homecoming

By Northern Star Staff | October 15, 2019

NIU will host a range of event from Oct. 19 to Oct. 27 to celebrate homecoming. From Huskie football, a Polo G. concert and a blood drive, the week will have activities for all interests. One of these events will be NIU's "Dec" the Town for Homecoming...

Comedian Brian Regan Returns to the Egyptian Theatre in 2020

By Northern Star Staff | October 15, 2019

DeKALB — The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second Street, will host comedian Brian Regan Jan. 26.Regan revealed tour dates for the first half of 2020 on his non-stop theater tour. He will be visiting up 100 cities each year.Tickets are only $49.50 and can...

Blizzard Entertainment takes winnings from gamer for anti-China remarks

By Jacob Roushia | October 15, 2019

An Esports player lost $10,000 over a political statement made during a postgame interview on Oct. 6. Ng Wai Chung, who plays under the handle Blitzchung, shouted “Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times,” according to CBS. This followed a Hearthstone...

On Oct. 8, Sony announced the upcoming release of the PlayStation 5.

Sony announces PlayStation 5

By Jacob Roushia | October 15, 2019

On Oct. 8, Sony announced the upcoming release of the PlayStation 5.

Trevor Noah talks politics at the Convocation Center

By Nina Kasman | October 13, 2019

DeKALB – Trevor Noah blew the crowd away during his Saturday performance at the Convocation Center with well-done political commentary and crowd interaction. Noah, stand up comedian and host of The Daily Show, was originally scheduled to perform at...