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Using podcasts and other forms of media, news organizations have been able to reach a wider, more technology oriented audience.

News organizations using entertainment to inform

By Jaime O'Toole | September 6, 2019

Using podcasts and other forms of media, news organizations have been able to reach a wider, more technology oriented audience.

Third season of “13 Reasons Why” disappoints

By Haley Galvin | September 6, 2019

After the first season of "13 Reasons Why" spread so much controversy, Netflix has since premiered two additional seasons with the third season being released on Aug. 23.

A Poster Fair worker rolls up a poster of the rock band Queen for a customer on Wednesday at the Poster Fair in the MLK commons. The Poster fair is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Friday.

Poster Fair continues on campus

By Edwin Kelso | September 5, 2019

Students look at the various images sold by the Poster Fair Wednesday in the MLK Commons.

Esports Arena opens for fall semester

By Parker Otto | September 5, 2019

Video games are among the quickest-evolving art forms in popular culture due to the constant improvement of the genre. The industry has gone from stacking blocks in “Tetris” to grand worlds of multiplayer games like “League of Legends.” For students...

Young the Giant to perform concert at Convocation Center

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | September 4, 2019

Alternative/indie rock group Young The Giant is coming to DeKalb. The band will perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the NIU Convocation Center, according to the Convocation Center’s webpage. Young the Giant has released four studio albums and two extended...

Trevor Noah to perform campus comedy show

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | September 3, 2019

After a long wait, stand up comedian and “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah will come to the Convocation Center.The performance will begin at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 with ticket prices starting at $25.50, according to the Convocation Center’s webpage. Noah...

Todrick Hall, left, hands Taylor Swift the Video of the Year award for "You Need to Calm Down" Aug. 26 at the MTV Video Music Awards.

“Lover” proves to be a triumph for Taylor Swift

By Parker Otto | September 3, 2019

After the album “Reputation” marked a departure from Taylor Swift’s typical lyrics about romance, Swift returns to form with her latest album, “Lover.” Despite this, “Lover” is an enjoyable album in the synth-pop genre, with tracks that...

Netflix Original film trailer builds anticipation for “The King.”

By Jaime O'Toole | September 2, 2019

The first trailer for the Netflix Original movie “The King,” starring Timothée Chalamet was released on Aug. 27. Fans should anticipate the film, as it is an adaptation of William Shakesphere’s famous plays “Henry IV, Part 1,” “Henry IV,...

Auditions for “It’s a Wonderful Life” to begin

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | August 29, 2019

Auditions for the Stage Coach Players production of “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 7 and from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 8 and 9 at the Stage Coach Players theater, 125 S. 5th St. The play will be an adaptation of...