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Interesting new shows coming soon

By Jack Baudoin, Lifestyle writer | April 14, 2021

Some people might be beginning to feel as if there is nothing new on streaming services to entertain them on these anymore. Thankfully, there are a couple new shows to steam premiering soon that sound very entertaining. One show is called “Sasquatch,”...

Blumen Garden to host spring antique show

Blumen Garden to host spring antique show

By Northern Star Staff | April 13, 2021

DeKALB — The Blumen Garden, 403 Edward Street, Sycamore, is hosting “Garden Gate to Spring Antique Show.” The antique show will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 16 to 17. Visitors can purchase antiques, collectables, architecture, primitives...

Tails pet of the week: Petra

Tails pet of the week: Petra

By Jack Baudoin, Lifestyle writer | April 12, 2021

DeKALB – The Tails Humane Society’s Pet of the week for April 12 is a 4-year-old domestic shorthair/mix cat named Petra. Petra is a loving cat whose sweet chirps and low purrs can be heard in full effect during head rubs. This is good news, as...

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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #7

By Lifestyle staff | April 11, 2021

Weekly Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5S0n5v1RwTCjsXkhFMbfy4?si=gs4m4DQxQ1-xSem4SQUrVQ    Jacob’s picks Benny The Butcher & Harry Fraud - “No Instructions”  Mortician - “House By the Cemetery / Outro”  ...

'A Day in Hell' cycling event coming to DeKalb

‘A Day in Hell’ cycling event coming to DeKalb

By Brandon Montemayor | April 9, 2021

DeKALB — Time to plan a trip to Hell, with premium London cycling company Rapha, and their “A Day in Hell” event Sunday. The event is tribute to Paris-Roubaix, the iconic Northern France based cycling race which was coined as “the Hell of the...

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Art Museum to host ‘Music for Self-Care and Healing’ event

By Brandon Montemayor | April 9, 2021

DeKALB — NIU’s Art Museum will be hosting the “Music for Self-Care and Healing” event as a part of their latest exhibit, “Very Well, Thank You: The Arts as a Means to Well-being” through May 15. The event will take place virtually from...

The annual WGGA Empowerment showcase begins

By Northern Star Staff | April 8, 2021

DEKALB -- The annual WGGA Empowerment showcase begins at 5 p.m. via the WGGA Facebook page. NIU’s art community has curated poems, songs, paintings and visual art presentations.  “It is such a fun event for WGAA to hold, especially back when we...

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Egyptian Theatre to host special event for Give DeKalb County

By Jack Baudoin, Lifestyle writer | April 7, 2021

DeKALB – Give DeKalb County 2021 is less than one month away. The annual event, which takes place this year on May 6, is a 24-hour giving day to support participating nonprofit organizations in DeKalb County.  Over $3.7 million has been collected...

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Album review: ‘Haram’

By Jacob Baker | April 7, 2021

Dangerous duo of rappers ELUCID and billy woods known as Armand Hammer, link with one of rap’s most dynamic producers, The Alchemist, on “Haram.” Released March 26, Armand Hammer and The Alchemist further solidify the brilliance of the underground...

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National Pan-Hellenic Council to host week of events

By Northern Star Staff | April 5, 2021

DeKALB – The National Pan-Hellenic Council will be running events every day of the week through April 10 to promote their organization. Each day there will be a unique event that aims to promote student involvement. On Tuesday, there will be a service...

Tails pet of the week: Wynona Jean

Tails pet of the week: Wynona Jean

By Elisa Reamer | April 5, 2021

DeKALB - The Tails Humane Society’s Pet of the Week for April 5 is a 4-year-old large mixed breed dog. Wynona Jean is a playful female looking for a less stressful environment than her current home at Tails Humane Society. Wynona Jean is getting...

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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #6

By Lifestyle staff | April 3, 2021

Weekly Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/740AxPbCJFtipTV2HD3c9V?si=IcO4bxaIQhqWZdNxFiELMw    Jacob’s picks  Protomartyr - “Modern Business Hymns”  Horrendous - “Prescience”  Chromatics & Glass...