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“Rambo: Last Blood” disappoints

By Edwin Kelso | September 25, 2019

“Rambo: Last Blood” is uninspired. From the plot to the characters, this film will have viewers rolling their eyes and checking their watches throughout.In this final installment, John Rambo must go on one last mission in Mexico to save his friend’s...

(From Left) Elizabeth McGovern, Harry Hadden-Paton, Laura Carmichael, Hugh Bonneville and Michael Fox are among the many actors who star in "Downton Abbey." 

‘Downton Abbey’ brings new life to groundbreaking series

By Parker Otto | September 24, 2019

Allen Leech stars as Tom Branson in "Downton Abbey." 

Complete List of Winners at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | September 23, 2019

Julia Garner, left, winner of the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama series for "Ozark," and Jason Bateman, winner of the award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for "Ozark," pose with their Emmys Sunday at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.

Peter Dinklage, won his fourth Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for "Game of Thrones," Sunday at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.

The Emmys spotlight television, see activism from celebrities

By Jamie O'Toole | September 23, 2019

The 71st Emmy Awards premiered at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Like last year's Emmy Award Show, no one hosted this year, but there were a variety of award presenters, including the casts of “Veep,” “Game of Thrones,” “Empire” and “Keeping up with...

Guitarist Linsey Buckingham, played by Taylor Locke, brings his unique fingerpicking style to the stage of the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

Fleetwood Mac Tribute band rocks DeKalb with landslide performance

By Parker Otto | September 22, 2019

Guitarist Linsey Buckingham, played by Taylor Locke, brings his unique fingerpicking style to the stage of the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

(from left) Donald Sutherland, Brad Pitt and Sean Blakemore star in "Ad Astra" as their characters prepare to rover across the surface of the Moon.

‘Ad Astra’ transcends the genre of science fiction

By Parker Otto | September 22, 2019

Roy McBride, played by Brad Pitt, prepares to embark on a dangerous space mission in "Ad Astra."

Mission to retire in 2021, pup hired as replacement

By Parker Otto | September 18, 2019

The NIU Alumni Association announced Monday that NIU’s beloved mascot Mission will retire in 2021, after nearly a decade of service. It was also announced that a Huskie puppy named Mission II will follow Mission to begin training as NIU’s mascot,...

GameStop's buyback policy with used games has drawn ire from customers. Customers find themselves cheated by GameStop's minuscule prices when gamers sell their games back to the establishment.

Gamestop to close up to 200 locations, DeKalb to remain untouched

By Jacob Roushia | September 17, 2019

GameStop's buyback policy with used games has drawn ire from customers. Customers find themselves cheated by GameStop's minuscule prices when gamers sell their games back to the establishment.

Jennifer Lopez, left, and Constance Wu debate their actions in "Hustlers."

‘Hustlers’ steals the show with star-studded cast

By Jacob Utterback | September 16, 2019

Jennifer Lopez, left, and Constance Wu debate their actions in "Hustlers."

The Committee for the Preservation of Wildlife will host Art in the Park from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Montgomery Hall.

Committee for the Preservation of Wildlife to host floral decoration

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | September 16, 2019

The Committee for the Preservation of Wildlife will host Art in the Park from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Montgomery Hall.