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Egyptian Theatre to host film series pertaining to world issues

By Parker Otto | January 27, 2019

The Egyptian Theatre will once again play host to The Green Lens film series starting 7 p.m. Jan. 31 and continuing on select Thursdays until Feb. 28. The series will show acclaimed documentary features to raise awareness about current issues in the world. The...

Spotify allows patrons to mute artists

By Peter Zemeske | January 27, 2019

Music streaming giant Spotify is releasing a new feature which allows users to block artists from appearing in their libraries, playlists and radio stations. However, it won’t block songs the artist is featured on. The feature is currently only available...

Not all Disney remakes deserve to be made

By Sarah Fischer | January 27, 2019

Within the last ten years, Disney has begun feverishly remaking their classic animated films into live-action versions such as 2016’s “The Jungle Book” and “Pete’s Dragon.” However, some of the selected remakes may not need to be adapted.Disney’s...

Ashley Grazutis (back row from left), Elizabeth Korbut, Mia Kalinsky (front row from left), Nina Caliendo, Stephanie Knoth

Club Feature: NIU Figure Skating

By Kurt Bitting | January 26, 2019

President: Ashley GrazutisTreasurer: Mia KalinskyBrief description of the organization:NIU Figure Skating is a Sports Club that welcomes all levels of skaters!!! We are passionate about skating and hope to share our love for the sport with all those interested...

Screen Actors Guild Awards are right around the corner

Screen Actors Guild Awards are right around the corner

By Sarah LaLond | January 26, 2019

The 25th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards is next up in the seasonal parade line of award shows. The expedited two-hour show will honor 13 winners from their respective film and television categories this Sunday, Jan. 27.Nominations range from individual...

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Grammy winning artist Jon Secada coming to the Egyptian Theatre

By MacKenzie Meadows | January 25, 2019

The Egyptian Theatre in Downtown DeKalb and 94.9 WDKB are welcoming Latin-pop sensation Jon Secada on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m.Secada has won two Grammy Awards, sold 20 million albums and has starred in Broadway productions. He has released numerous...

National Big Wig Day

By Sarah LaLond | January 25, 2019

National Big Wig Day is a celebration of a hodgepodge of ideas, culminating in positivity and outreach.During this holiday, the meaning of the word “big wig” is twofold. This day is celebrated by wearing wigs; the bigger and brighter the wig, the...

Northern Star Entertainment Staff predicts Oscar wins

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | January 24, 2019

The 91st annual Academy Award nominees were announced Tuesday, and the box office blockbusters of 2018 took the lead in multiple categories. Alfonso Cuarón’s foreign language drama “Roma” and Yorgos Lanthimos’ dark comedy “The Favourite”...

Outdoor Adventures brings the adventure indoors

By Amy Caboor | January 23, 2019

Tonight at 5:00 p.m., Outdoor Adventures is hosting crate climbing at the Student Recreation Center for anyone who is interested. Crate climbing involves stacking crates from underneath and building as high as you can go.During this challenge, participants...

Lil Uzi Vert quits music

By Peter Zemeske | January 23, 2019

Rapper Symere Woods, better known as Lil Uzi Vert, announced Jan. 11 he will quit making music, according to his Instagram account. “I wanna take the time out to say I thank each and every one of my supporters, but I'm done with music,” Woods said...

The Punisher returns in action packed second season

By Sarah Fischer | January 23, 2019

Comic book antihero Frank Castle has returned in season two of Marvel’s “The Punisher,” released on Netflix Friday, and it’s matched its predecessor with quality acting and the violent, exciting action that follows him everywhere he goes; however,...

“You” delivers chilling protagonist and dark tone

By Tatianna Salisbury | January 22, 2019

Popular stories are often heroic tales of bravery where the underdog reclaims their humanity and against all odds achieves what they have searched for. However, the air of aspirational heroes is dimming as darker characters steal the spotlight; the psychological...