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Trevor Noah postpones Convocation Center show until 2019

Trevor Noah postpones show

By Northern Star Staff | November 9, 2018

Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah has postponed his show for Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Convocation Center. The show is postponed due to “a mild sore throat [which] is actually bruising of [his] vocal cords,” according to Noah’s...

Vince Staples’ ‘FM!’ solidifies artistic voice

By Peter Zemeske | November 7, 2018

Rapper Vince Staples took the internet by storm when he released his third studio album, “FM!” Friday. The album runs brief at 22 minutes but packs a wallop in its short runtime.The theme of the album revolves around music on the radio, hence the...

Trevor Noah comes to Convocation Center

By Northern Star Staff | November 7, 2018

DeKALB — “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah is bringing his political satire and sly wit to NIU 7 p.m. Saturday at the Convocation Center.Trevor Noah took over hosting “The Daily Show” from comedian Jon Stewart in 2014 after Stewart retired....

Rami Malek embodies Freddie Mercury in ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

By Parker Otto | November 7, 2018

“Bohemian Rhapsody” is an entertaining and heartwarming film that tells the story of the larger-than-life band Queen. The film, released Nov. 2, contains a stellar cast, fantastic music and a great balance of comedy and drama.The film tells the story...

Pink Floyd tribute Think Floyd USA hit the Egyptian Theatre stage Friday.

Think Floyd USA captures essence of Pink Floyd

By Parker Otto | November 4, 2018

Pink Floyd tribute Think Floyd USA hit the Egyptian Theatre stage Friday.

‘The Haunting of Hill House’ debuts with promising season

By Noah Thornburgh | November 4, 2018

Netflix Original series “The Haunting of Hill House” released its 10-episode run on Oct. 12, 2018, doubling down on both fall binge season and Halloween. Through extensive flashbacks and perspective shifts, the series explores the traumatic effects...

Alpha Sigma Alpha members volunteer for Special Olympics

By Ginger Simons | November 4, 2018

Members of Alpha Sigma Alpha took to the Cherry Bowl, 7171 Cherryvale N. Boulevard, Rockford, for the Illinois State qualifying tournament for the Special Olympics.The Special Olympics is a global movement which offers athletic training and competition...

#iVote campaign promotes efficacy

#iVote campaign promotes efficacy

By Peter Zemeske | November 4, 2018

Music artists from around the country have been offering free concert tickets for people who have voted in the midterm elections. The #iVoted campaign, founded by artist manager Emily White, is giving fans the chance to win free tickets to see their favorite...

Amy Winehouse's hologram goes on tour

Amy Winehouse’s hologram goes on tour

By Peter Zemeske | November 3, 2018

Amy Winehouse is embarking on a worldwide tour beginning in 2019, despite her untimely death in 2011. With recent developments in technology, a hologram version of the late singer will be able to tour in 2019.Winehouse’s father, Mitch, has been working...

XXXTENTACION and the politics of abuse in music

By Tyler Neal | November 3, 2018

Pitchfork’s release of hidden audio detailing XXXTENTACION admitting to the abuse of his pregnant girlfriend, among a laundry list of other crimes on Oct. 23 has reignited a long standing argument in the music community: Is it immoral to listen to music...

Richard Jenkins reflects on life and career

By Ginger Simons | November 1, 2018

Richard Jenkins returned to the town of his birth Oct. 30 in celebration of the film series the Egyptian Theatre has hosted in his honor. The Theatre inspired a young Jenkins to pursue acting, and as their most recent installment of the festival, Jenkins...