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“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....

‘Frozen II’ trailer stirs excitement

By Sarah Fischer | February 18, 2019

Disney released a teaser trailer for their new animated film “Frozen 2” Wednesday, and it seems fans will finally be getting an explanation for Elsa’s magical abilities in the long-awaited sequel to the internationally popular 2013 film “Frozen."The...

Fatty’s to host beer expo

By Sarah Fischer | February 17, 2019

From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Fatty’s Pub and Grille, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway, will be hosting its annual Craft Beer Expo and Tasting in its Novak Room.Early bird tickets cost $15, including an appetizer buffet, sampling glass to keep and 15 craft...

The Grammys deliver both large milestones and huge flops

By Peter Zemeske | February 17, 2019

The 2019 Grammy Awards had its fair share of both proud moments and embarrassing flops. The ceremony featured presentations of the awards and performances from St. Vincent and Dua Lipa, Kacey Musgraves and Lady Gaga to name a few. This year saw wins for...

Upcoming Egyptian Theatre Events: February 15-28

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | February 14, 2019

Feb. 15: Dolly, Patsy and Loretta: The Legendary Ladies of Country MusicThree of the greatest women in the history of country music will be brought to life for the citizens of DeKalb. All three came from humble beginnings to create some of the greatest...

‘When Harry Met Sally…’: The greatest romantic comedy of all time

By Parker Otto | February 14, 2019

Romantic comedies often get a bad reputation and are often seen as low brow films with subpar humor and forgettable characters. However, there are several rom-coms that are clever and entertaining, including “Grease,” “Annie Hall” and, just in...

Relaunched in July 2018, "The Amazing Spider-Man" creates a grounded Spider-Man with real world issues much like the Spider-Man of the 1960s.

Comic Book Series of the Week: The Amazing Spider-Man

By Parker Otto | February 13, 2019

Relaunched in July 2018, "The Amazing Spider-Man" creates a grounded Spider-Man with real world issues much like the Spider-Man of the 1960s.