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‘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...

“Shape of Water” brings Jenkins series to a close

By Parker Otto | November 1, 2018

“The Shape of Water” screened 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., concluding the Richard Jenkins Film Series with DeKalb native Richard Jenkins in attendance. With a compelling lead and a beautiful atmosphere, “The Shape of...

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...

Richard Jenkins comes to NIU

By Northern Star Staff | October 28, 2018

Oscar-nominated actor Richard Jenkins will be at Northern Illinois University on 2 p.m. Tuesday for a Q & A with students in the Stevens Building’s O’Connell Theatre.  The event precedes the final film to be screened at the Egyptian Theatre,...

‘‘Fudge Sandwich,” released Oct. 26, is Ty Segall’s third album release of 2018.

Ty Segall drops cover album

By Peter Zemeske | October 28, 2018

‘‘Fudge Sandwich,” released Oct. 26, is Ty Segall’s third album release of 2018.

Damien Chazelle has yet to disappoint

By Parker Otto | October 28, 2018

In less than 10 years, Damien Chazelle has directed four films, including the recent Neil Armstrong biopic “First Man,” released Oct. 12, that have cemented him as one of this generation’s greatest minds in film. As the youngest winner of the Academy...

Importance of Being Earnest Q &A

By Peter Zemeske | October 24, 2018

The School of Theatre and Dance is performing “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday with additional shows at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The shows will be held at the Black Box Theatre in the Stevens...

‘Norman’ faces hard realities

By Parker Otto | October 24, 2018

“Norman,” which screened 7 p.m. Tuesday at The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St, proved to be one of the most compelling films in the Richard Jenkins Film Series by combining teen struggles with heavy subject matters.The film’s protagonist Norman,...