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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #19

By Lifestyle staff | September 5, 2021

Weekly Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5dbqtPrmw8QAReQDChzBAe    Jacob’s picks  Kanye West - “Come to Life” Kanye West, JAY-Z - “Jail”  Rivers of Nihil - “Death is Real” Xibalba - “Cold” “Come...

Whiskey Acres

Whiskey Acres teams up with Oak + Swine to bring authentic Texas barbecue to DeKalb

By Brandon Montemayor | September 3, 2021

DeKALB — Local estate distillery Whiskey Acres will be teaming up with gourmet barbecue restaurant Oak + Swine to bring authentic Texas barbecue to DeKalb’s doorstep.  The award-winning distillery will be hosting the Batavia restaurant as it stops...

Lisa Joy, second from left, writer/director of "Reminiscence," poses with cast members, from left, Daniel Wu, Thandiwe Newton and Newton's daughter Nico Parker at the premiere of the film, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Film review: ‘Reminiscence’

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | September 2, 2021

There is never a dull moment in the recent film “Reminiscence,” released Aug. 20. This science fiction film is filled with beautiful cinematography and visuals, enthralling action as well as an interesting romance and storyline. Directed, written...

"Donda" experience live in Chicago at Soldier Field.

‘Donda’ experience in Chicago pushes musical boundaries

By Jacob Baker | September 1, 2021

Rapper Kanye West took the album rollout of his seventh studio album “The Life of Pablo” to another level when he decided to make various updates to the album post-release. The ever-evolving album rollout for West’s new album “Donda” has taken...

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Outdoor Adventures to host used gear sale

By Brandon Montemayor | August 30, 2021

DeKALB — Outdoor Adventures will be hosting a “Used Gear Sale” from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 12 at the NIU Recreation Center, 325 N. Annie Glidden Road.  Outdoor Adventures will sell a plethora of used equipment from sporting goods, camping gear, water...

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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #18

By Lifestyle staff | August 29, 2021

Weekly Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2eMA7tWJ1pA8JNK82lA1LY  Jacob’s picks  Kanye West - “Freestyle 4” Pusha T - “Numbers On The Boards”  Jóhann Jóhannsson - “Children of the New Dawn” Travis...

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Film review: ‘The Suicide Squad’

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | August 27, 2021

“The Suicide Squad,” released Aug. 6, is attention-grabbing and full of surprises. Unlike its predecessor, this film takes more creative liberties, has an interesting storyline and is full of action. This superhero action-comedy is undoubtedly worth...

Vegan grilled cheese made by Madelaine Vikse.

Easy vegan back to school meals

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | August 26, 2021

Coming up with recipes can be stressful, especially while school is about to start. Some of these recipes can be made quickly, while others are better for meal prepping for something convenient to reheat or grab out of the fridge. Asian Vegetable Noodle...

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Musical acts return to DeKalb’s Corn Fest

By Jacob Baker | August 25, 2021

DeKalb’s favorite annual festival, Corn Fest, is set to make its return from Aug. 27 to Aug. 29 with returning bands such as Hi Infidelity, Back Country Roads and headliner Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry.  Hi Infidelity 80s cover band...

Northern Star's Brandon Montemayor performing as apart of post-punk shoegaze band Muted Color from Chicago.

POV: What it’s like being in a band

By Brandon Montemayor | August 24, 2021

Muted Color is a post-punk shoegaze band from Chicago that was born out of a desire for something new, yet familiar. It is also the band that I have the pleasure of performing in.  Being a part of a band, even a small one like Muted Color is a crazy...

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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #17

By Lifestyle staff | August 22, 2021

Weekly Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Dpc15PiipPjx5Hz3x9Fdc  Jacob’s picks  Kanye West, Chris Martin - Homecoming  Kanye West, Rick Ross - Devil In A New Dress WZRD - Live & Learn  Lingua Ignota - I...

DeKalb resident Hershel Thrower through books at the DeKalb Public Library.

5 books everyone should read

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | August 19, 2021

I absolutely loved to read while growing up. My grandma was a librarian and my mom is currently a librarian, which is one of the many reasons I enjoy a good book. In fact, I vividly remember one day in seventh grade when I got in trouble for reading during...