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‘Step Brothers’ presents comedic duo at their finest

By Parker Otto | October 17, 2018

“Step Brothers,” screened at The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., proved to be one of the most entertaining films in the Richard Jenkins Film Series thus far, featuring funny scenarios and two leads with great chemistry.The film follows Brennan...

Egyptian screens college classic

By Parker Otto | October 15, 2018

On the eve of Homecoming weekend, the comedy classic” Animal House” was screened 7:30 p.m. Friday at The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. The iconic film should be seen by the college audience it was made for, and there’s no better time than...

Sax, Steven Daley, Guitarist, Evan Bloom, and Lead Vocalist/Piano Mike Santoro playing for The Stranger: Billy Joel Tribute at the Egyptian Theatre on October 13.

The Stranger captures essence of Billy Joel

By Northern Star Staff | October 14, 2018

Sax, Steven Daley, Guitarist, Evan Bloom, and Lead Vocalist/Piano Mike Santoro playing for The Stranger: Billy Joel Tribute at the Egyptian Theatre on October 13.

House Cafe hosts night of Disability in Song, Dance, Sign and Poetry

By Tyler Neal | October 14, 2018

Disability Awareness DeKalb is hosting a night of Disability in Song, Dance, Sign and Poetry 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. This event is part of a broader Disability Awareness Month initiative that takes place in DeKalb...

Billy Joel tribute comes to Egyptian

By Northern Star Staff | October 10, 2018

Songs like “We Didn’t Start the Fire” and “My Life” are being brought to life by The Stranger: A Tribute to Billy Joel 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.Named after the album that rose Billy Joel to stardom in 1977,...

Jenkins shines in ‘The Visitor’

By Parker Otto | October 10, 2018

“The Visitor,” the latest film to be screened as a part of the Richard Jenkins Film Series at The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., delivers a beautiful atmosphere and Jenkins at his absolute best.Walter, played by Jenkins, is a lonely college...

“Skylight” is Pinegrove’s second album, released after a year-long delay.

New Pinegrove album ‘Skylight’ carries baggage

By Tyler Neal | October 8, 2018

“Skylight” is Pinegrove’s second album, released after a year-long delay.

Educators Club serves community

By Parker Otto | October 7, 2018

Of the many clubs on campus, the NIU Educators Club is one that provides members with valuable skills and connections that will aid them through their lives. When members graduate from NIU, they will be in one of the most noble professions which is constantly...

Twenty One Pilots try out more mature tone in “Trench”

By Peter Zemeske | October 7, 2018

“Trench” is Twenty One Pilots’ fifth studio album and follow-up to 2015’s incredibly successful “Blurryface.” “Blurryface” spent a whopping 176 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart and peaked at number one, according to Billboard. It received...

‘Venom’ lives up to hype

By Parker Otto | October 7, 2018

“Venom” may not be a juggernaut like Marvel’s previous films, but it is serviceable and entertaining. The film, released Oct. 5, delivers an interesting lead and fantastic action, but suffers from a bland villain. The film is the first in Sony’s...

Plain White T’s reveal stylistic direction for ‘Parallel Universe’

By Sam Malone | October 1, 2018

Tom Higgenson, lead singer and founder of the Plain White T’s, sat with a smile in his tattered Converse beside his bandmates as they talked about their new album, old memories and mechanical habits of the group before taking the stage Sunday at the...