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Maggie Rogers' first studio album, "Heard It In a Past Life," contains elements of both pop and folk while telling stories about Rogers' past life.

Maggie Rogers’ first studio album details her life before fame

By Amy Geldean | January 21, 2019

Maggie Rogers' first studio album, "Heard It In a Past Life," contains elements of both pop and folk while telling stories about Rogers' past life.

Northern’s National Day: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Sarah LaLond | January 21, 2019

Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorates the legacy of a man whose words and actions defined a generational movement. The holiday was first observed in 1986, three years after President Ronald Reagan signed it into law.King’s iconic 1963 “I Have a...

Original Ghostbusters to return to the big screen in 2020

By Peter Zemeske | January 21, 2019

Jason Reitman tweeted the trailer to the upcoming Ghostbusters sequel on Jan. 16.

Egyptian Theatre unveils Best Director Series for awards season

By Tatianna Salisbury | January 17, 2019

Academy Award nominations are right around the corner, and the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. 2nd St., is celebrating the Oscars with a Best Director film series. The theatre is screening films from past Best Director winners 7 p.m. Tuesdays until Feb. 26,...

Full of art and music, The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, has provided a place for students to gather since 2000 when the business began. In 2005, the location became a music venue, hosting shows and opens mics regularly.

The House put up for sale, future of venue uncertain

By Peter Zemeske | January 17, 2019

Barista and DeKalb resident Alex Boccanelli puts money in the register Wednesday after filling a coffee order for a customer at The House.

Streaming Services: the future of entertainment

By Sarah Fischer | January 16, 2019

For decades, visiting the theater to see a newly released movie has been a beloved family tradition, but that idea has drastically changed with the rise in popularity of streaming sites, such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video, within the last decade.Although...

Biopic brings justice to The Notorious RBG

By Amy Geldean | January 16, 2019

Felicity Jones impressively took on the role of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in “On the Basis of Sex,” which was released on Dec. 25 and became available everywhere Friday. While being the first biopic on Justice Ginsburg, the film...

Classical Music Recommendations

By Noah Thornburgh | January 16, 2019

Effective studying begins with a quiet, distraction-free environment. Non-lyrical classical music may help create that environment when used in place of the ringing silence of the library or conversational noise in a hall on campus. The following pieces...

Five easy to make breakfasts for the rushed mornings

By Tatianna Salisbury | January 15, 2019

The start of the semester usually means busy mornings and rushing out the door to make 10 a.m. classes, but all the hustle and bustle shouldn’t replace a well balanced and delicious breakfast. If time in the mornings is limited, preparing refrigerator...

Ways to enhance the moviegoing experience

By Parker Otto | January 14, 2019

Going to the movies is a special time. Being in a theater with no cell phone on, no talking and no distractions is the way that films are meant to be viewed. Just a viewer and a film one-on-one. Film is a form of entertainment that stays relevant with...

Ten albums to look forward to in 2019

By Peter Zemeske | January 13, 2019

As impressive as 2018 was for music, listeners have plenty to look forward to in this new year. It may be hard to follow up a year with releases from Blood Orange, Arctic Monkeys and Travis Scott, but a lot is in store for the next 12 months. Here are...

‘Bird Box’ terrifies viewers with apocalyptic atmosphere

By Sarah Fischer | January 13, 2019

As 2018 concluded, Netflix released many iconic feature films and series, such as the interactive “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” film, “Orange is the New Black” and the third season of Daredevil. However, none have captured as much attention as...