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Film review: 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'

Film review: ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’

By Jacob Baker | March 23, 2021

“I’m not broken, and I’m not alone.”  For a property so beloved by superhero fans, “Justice League” was plagued by unfortunate circumstances like family tragedy, abuse and corporate meddling. Director of “Man of Steel” and “Batman...

Tails pet of the week: Rusty and Nona

Tails pet of the week: Rusty and Nona

By Elisa Reamer | March 22, 2021

DeKALB – The Tails Humane Society’s Pets of the Week for March 22 are 9 and 12-year-old domestic shorthair mix cats. Rusty is a male and Nona is a female that must be adopted together. The cats are well trained and use their litter boxes.  Rusty...

Sociology professor Diane Rodgers speaks about the sociological effects of hoarding and how America’s hoarding isn’t psychological but cultural Tuesday in Altgeld Hall. She spoke about this topic during the lecture event The Social Spaces of Hoarding. The event was held to support the hoarding art exhibition.

Dr. Diane Rodgers to host virtual event on her latest book

By Northern Star Staff | March 22, 2021

Dr. Diane Rodgers will be discussing her latest book “Children in Social Movements: Rethinking Agency, Mobilization and Rights” virtually from 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. March 23. Rodgers will describe the case studies of children used to come to the...

The DeKalb Public Library is hosting a Microsoft Excel workshop at 7 p.m. on Oct. 24.

DeKalb Public Library to host virtual event for Women’s History Month

By Brandon Montemayor | March 20, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb Public Library is celebrating Women’s History Month by hosting “The Amazing Adventure of Bertha Benz and the History of the German Automobile.” The virtual event will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday via Zoom.  Presented...

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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #4

By Lifestyle staff | March 19, 2021

Weekly Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7gIX8GF3CT3mBdduZkbTJI?si=--YOmqzXSoaivWyPBhqqFg    Jacob’s picks  REZN - “Iceberg”  Abruptum - “Honores Vultus Ex Aeris Campi”  Playboi Carti - “Punk Monk”  ...

Ashlie Amber will perform her show “Ashlie Amber: I Will Always Love You” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 18.

Egyptian Theatre to host Spring Art exhibit in new expansion

By Bisola Bello, Contributor | March 18, 2021

DeKALB — The Egyptian Theatre will host its annual Spring Art exhibit starting at 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will be held every Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. until April 22.  The Spring Art exhibit will be the first art exhibit featured in the new expansion...

2021 Grammy recap

By Brandon Montemayor | March 18, 2021

The 63rd annual Grammy Awards was Sunday. Hosted by “Daily Show” host, Trevor Noah, the award ceremony was delayed six weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The star studded event was a bit different from years past, with social distancing and COVID-19...

The senior woman in leprechaun hat for a Saint Patrick's Day.

The origin of St. Patrick’s Day

By Parker Otto | March 17, 2021

March 17 marks Saint Patrick’s Day: a day for Irish Americans to recognize their heritage and for the entire country to drink copious amounts of Guinness at the local Irish pub; however, until the 1800s, Saint Patrick’s Day had never been a prominent...

Organization of the week: Alpha Phi Gamma

Alpha Phi Gamma to host donation drive for Village Bible Church

By Northern Star Staff | March 17, 2021

DeKALB — The Alpha Phi Gamma sorority is hosting a donation drive for sanitary and hygiene products. Donations will be given to the Village Bible Church for those in need during the pandemic.   The drop off event will take place from 10 a.m. to...

Chess pieces on a chess board stand ready to be played. Students have created a chess club to connect with like-minded players around the community.

Students create Northern Illinois Chess Club

By Parker Otto | March 17, 2021

DeKALB – Students have created the Northern Illinois Chess Club to connect with like-minded players of the game and create a community. The club meets at 8 p.m. every Monday over Microsoft Teams. The games are played over the website Chess.com, which...

Album review: ‘folklore’

By Jacob Baker | March 17, 2021

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift walked away with her third Album of the Year award at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards Sunday for her eighth studio album “folklore.” This album signified a change of pace for Swift, leaning much more into experimentation,...

Gender and Sexuality Resource Center hosting Womanist Wednesday

Gender and Sexuality Resource Center hosting Womanist Wednesday

By Elisa Reamer | March 17, 2021

*****Editor's note: The original story has been edited to reflect a correction of a sources name within the article.***** DeKALB - The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center hosts Womanist Wednesdays monthly on their Instagram story @ niu_gsrc from noon...