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Highest Grossing Films of the Weekend: March 22-24

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | March 26, 2019

After becoming the highest grossing film of 2019, "Captain Marvel" has been struck down by Jordan Peele with his revolutionary horror film "Us." The film has been praised and audiences are dying to see Peele's followup to "Get Out."1. "Us"- $71,117,625Following...

‘Live At The Apollo’ captivates campus

By Peter Zemeske | March 25, 2019

Black Male Initiative hosted “Live at the Apollo” at the Holmes Student Center Thursday night as their annual spring event. The night had contestants competing for a $300 prize with the winner determined by three judges. Many different kinds of acts...

‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 unveils new trailer

By Parker Otto | March 25, 2019

Nearly four months before it's third season, Netflix released a trailer for "Stranger Things." The previous two seasons were met with critical acclaim garnering multiple nominations from the Golden Globes and Primetime Emmys and winning the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

Barbra Streisand and Michael Jackson at the Scopus Awards Dec. 14, 1986 in Los Angeles. The late king of pop's reputation has been demolished due to accusations of child molestation.

Michael Jackson Estate fights HBO following Jackson docuseries

By Peter Zemeske | March 24, 2019

Barbra Streisand and Michael Jackson at the Scopus Awards Dec. 14, 1986 in Los Angeles. The late king of pop's reputation has been demolished due to accusations of child molestation.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon to host softball tournament Sunday

By Amy Geldean | March 24, 2019

Members of Greek Life are invited to step up to the plate at Paddy Murphy from noon to 5 p.m. March 31 at the University Plaza Field. The softball philanthropy tournament, hosted by Sigma Alpha Epsilon, will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network, which...

Taking its name from the famous theater, "Live at the Apollo" is a multifaceted entertainment show containing multiple acts. The show will take place at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium in the Holmes Student Center.

‘Live at the Apollo’ to entertain campus Thursday evening

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | March 21, 2019

Taking its name from the famous theater, "Live at the Apollo" is a multifaceted entertainment show containing multiple acts. The show will take place at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium in the Holmes Student Center.

Ryan Reynolds, star of "Deadpool" and "Deadpool 2," has confirmed on Twitter that he still will play the Merc with the Mouth despite the merger between Disney and 20th Century Fox. The two "Deadpool" films have a combined box office amount of over $1 billion. 

Disney/Fox merger complete: X-Men, Deadpool and The Fantastic Four officially in the Mouse’s hands

By Parker Otto | March 20, 2019

Ryan Reynolds, star of "Deadpool" and "Deadpool 2," has confirmed on Twitter that he still will play the Merc with the Mouth despite the merger between Disney and 20th Century Fox. The two "Deadpool" films have a combined box office amount of over $1 billion. 

R. Kelly explodes during interview, further damaging his reputation

By Peter Zemeske | March 20, 2019

Disgraced R&B star R. Kelly has brought himself further grief in addition to his sexual assault allegations filed against him after exploding in the March 8 interview with CBS’s Gayle King. The interview brought out an aggressive side of Kelly that...

The box office has once again been dominated by superheroes with Marvel's release of "Captain Marvel."

Highest Grossing Films of the Weekend: March 15-17

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | March 19, 2019

Once again, "Captain Marvel" led the domestic box office and surpassed China's "The Wandering Earth" by $100 million to become the highest grossing film of 2019 worldwide. Despite leading the box office for two weekends, "Captain Marvel" faced a little...

James Gunn rehired by Disney to direct "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3"

James Gunn rehired by Disney to direct “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”

By Courtesy Associated Press | March 18, 2019

Director James Gunn makes an appearance at the premiere of "Ant-Man and the Wasp" June 25. After being fired in July by Disney over controversial tweets, Gunn has been rehired to direct "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." Gunn previously directed and wrote the previous two "Guardians" films which are set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

‘Five Feet Apart’ delivers powerful teen drama mixed with imaginative comedy

By Parker Otto | March 17, 2019

There are films which are beyond predictable with a plot containing zero surprises. Thankfully, “Five Feet Apart” is not that kind of film. Instead, it’s a film about life in the face of death and about an undying love despite significant obstacles.The...

Self-defense classes being offered on campus

Self-defense classes being offered on campus

By Sarah LaLond | March 17, 2019

NIU cares about the safety of students and is offering self-defense classes during the next two Saturdays. From 5 to 9 p.m. on March 16 and 23, students will have the opportunity to learn safety tips and awareness, as well as get hands-on experience practicing...