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Ryan Adams’ past exposed

By Peter Zemeske | February 24, 2019

Singer-songwriter Ryan Adams is the latest musician to fall under scrutiny for sexual misconduct. The 44-year-old balladier is accused of offering career assistance to young girls before pursuing them sexually, according to a Feb. 13 New York Times article.Among...

Hamlet to be performed on campus stage

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | February 24, 2019

Shakespeare’s iconic play, “Hamlet,” will be brought to life Feb. 27 through March 3 at NIU’s Black Box Theatre, Stevens Building, 200 University Circle. The play follows the titular prince of Denmark, played by senior acting major Emily Vitrano,...

CSA scholarship winners to appear at Honors Recital

By NIU Community School of the Arts | February 23, 2019

Six talented young musicians perform in the annual CSA Honors Recital at Northern Illinois University on Saturday, March 2 at 1:30 p.m.  All are recipients of this year’s CSA Talent Scholarship, awarded annually by the NIU Community School of the Arts. ...

DeKalb Library brings Small Potatoes back

By DeKalb Public Library | February 23, 2019

Join us at the DeKalb Public Library on Saturday, March 2, at 2:00 p.m. for our Small Potatoes Concert! The Chicago based folk duo of Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso say it has taken them years of “careful indecision” to develop a repertoire they...

The Egyptian Theatre will host the production of "Rise Up O Men" on April 14.

Church Basement Ladies return to the Egyptian Theatre

The Egyptian Theatre will host the production of "Rise Up O Men" on April 14.

"The Fantastic Four," co-created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1961, is what sparked the Golden Age of Marvel. Soon, heroes such as Spider-Man, The Avengers and Daredevil followed.

Comic Book Series of the Week: Fantastic Four

By Parker Otto | February 20, 2019

"The Fantastic Four," co-created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1961, is what sparked the Golden Age of Marvel. Soon, heroes such as Spider-Man, The Avengers and Daredevil followed.

“Breaking Bad” to receive Netflix film

By Peter Zemeske | February 20, 2019

The world hasn’t seen the last of iconic meth-making duo Jesse Pinkman and Walter White yet — a “Breaking Bad” feature film has been confirmed to come to Netflix and AMC, according to a Feb. 13 article by The Hollywood Reporter.The story will...

National Love Your Pet Day

By Sarah LaLond | February 19, 2019

National Love Your Pet Day celebrates what should be an ordinary, everyday feeling: loving your pet!Take time today to appreciate your pet by giving your dog an extra long walk or spoiling your cat with treats. Pets aren’t just limited to furry friends,...

College of Visual and Performing Arts hosts annual celebration

College of Visual and Performing Arts hosts annual celebration

By Amy Caboor | February 19, 2019

For the third year in a row, the College of Visual and Performing Arts is hosting a convocation in celebration of the arts! This event is free, open to the public and located on campus.The celebration will take place in two parts. First, there will be...

Affordable business wear options for women

By Tatianna Salisbury | February 19, 2019

While going to class in sweatpants, oversized athletic hoodies and baseball caps is acceptable, the world of career fairs, job interviews and internships is an entirely different ball game. A clean cut and professional appearance sets the tone and makes...

‘Alita’ impresses with big budget effects

By Sarah Fischer | February 19, 2019

Thursday marked the release of the highly anticipated film “Alita: Battle Angel,” and it has opened new possibilities in the entertainment industry as a technological masterpiece and modern remake of a classic comic.The film, directed by Robert Rodriguez,...

Highest Grossing Films of the Weekend: February 15-18

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | February 18, 2019

This President's Day Weekend was the worst in 15 years for film according to Box Office Mojo with the top 12 films grossing just $109,100,000 domestically as opposed to last year's $270,000,000. Despite this several films made respectable sums domestically.1....