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The Jonamac Orchard, 1942 Shabbona Road, Malta, will be having food trucks and live music there this Saturday.

Jonamac Orchard invites students for Family Weekend

By Jacob Roushia | October 3, 2019

The Jonomac Orchard, 1942 Shabbona Road, Malta, will be hosting different events throughout the weekend which NIU students may attend.

Video Game companies pledge to combat climate change

By Jacob Roushia | October 1, 2019

21 video game companies have committed to fight climate change. This news comes after the UN Climate Change Summit from Sept. 21 to 23.The 21 companies include Microsoft, PlayStation and Google. Each company has made a pledge to fight climate change in...

Northern Star Playlist: Led Zeppelin

By Parker Otto | September 30, 2019

This past Wednesday, 38 years ago, rock and roll lost one of its greatest stars when Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham was found dead after a long drinking binge the night before. Bonham’s death lead to the dissolution of the group because its remaining...

Open Door Coffee parks their truck for Taste of DeKalb Sunday in Frank Van Buer Plaza, 148-198 N. Second St., in downtown DeKalb.

Taste of DeKalb raises funds in support of community grant

By Dan Doren, News Reporter | September 30, 2019

Even as rain drizzled down, there was an abundance of smiles at the 2019 Taste of DeKalb. At the admission-free event, which took place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Frank Van Buer Plaza, attendees purchased food and beverages from local restaurant...

Harlem Globetrotters to arrive in DeKalb Jan. 2020

By Jacob Roushia | September 29, 2019

DeKALB — The Harlem Globetrotters will perform in DeKalb Jan. 30 at the Convocation Center.The price of the tickets and time of sale is unknown at this time. Tickets for a Harlem Globetrotters event, on average, cost $50, according to “Excite,”...

The Huskie Marching Band performs at halftime of the NIU/ISU Football Game in 2019 at Huskie Stadium.

Huskie Marching Band to perform at Chicago Bears game

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | September 27, 2019

The Huskie Marching Band performs at halftime of the NIU/ISU Football Game on Aug. 31 at Huskie Stadium.

Taste of DeKalb to bring music and food to Downtown DeKalb

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | September 27, 2019

Following the DeKalb Corn Classic 10K and 5K races, the Kishwaukee Rotary Club will host the Taste of DeKalb from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Frank Van Buer Plaza, 200 Palmer Court. The event is free to the public and will have food vendors from across...

Environmental Action discussed at Egyptian Theatre

By Sasha Dobek | September 27, 2019

Filmmaker Jamie Redford's documentary "Happening — A Clean Energy Revolution" spotlights issues and innovations occurring in the fight for the planet.

Jonathan O'Brien (left) and Brandon Sapp star in "The Shipment" which displays social injustice and racial prejudice.

NIU play spotlights racial issues in society

By Jamie O'Toole | September 27, 2019

Jonathan O'Brien (left) and Brandon Sapp star in "The Shipment" which displays social injustice and racial prejudice.

Chance the Rapper makes a surprise visit to NIU

By Parker Otto | September 26, 2019

Chance the Rapper surprised NIU when he made a visit to the women's volleyball team Wednesday night at Victor E. Court in the Convocation Center. The triple Grammy winner was at the center rehearsing for his upcoming concert in Chicago, according to women’s...