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Mardi Gras, Sweet Stroll taking place this weekend

Mardi Gras, Sweet Stroll taking place this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | February 8, 2024

Editor’s note: If you want your event featured in next week’s Weekend Roundup, email information to [email protected] Friday: February Tattoo Guest Spots: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Dekalb Tattoo Company, 817 W. Lincoln Highway...

The outside of Burger Naan depicts a light-up open sign visible through the restaurants windows. Burger Naan is a family owned Indian restaurant located in downtown DeKalb. (Sofia Didenko | Northern Star)

Burger Naan offers warm environment, traditional Indian food

By Sofia Didenko, Lifestyle Writer | February 7, 2024

Located adjacent to DeKalb's infamous Egyptian Theatre, an Indian fusion restaurant, Burger Naan, puts a tantalizing twist on classic Indian food with its innovative dishes.   Highlight menu items include butter chicken macaroni and cheese, tandoori...

Students and staff gather around a table in the conference room at the AARC, filling plates with lo mein, sticky rice and potstickers. Food was available to all attendees of the event Tuesday, including veggie potstickers for attendees who don’t eat pork. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Lunar New Year celebrations bridge cultural traditions

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | February 7, 2024

Laughter and idle chatter filled the air as students and staff gathered in celebration of the Lunar New Year.  On Tuesday around 45 staff and students gathered for the Asian American Resource Center’s annual Lunar New Year introductory celebration.   While...

Sam Rockwell (left) and Bryce Dallas Howard stand opposite of each other in a scene from Argylle. The new action film will leave fans bored and irritated. (Peter Mountain/Apple via AP)

‘Argylle:’ Another average attempt at action

By Lindsay Curtis, Lifestyle Writer | February 7, 2024

“Argylle” is just another action movie you’re going to forget about in a month. Matthew Vaughn, director and producer of the film, is also known for directing “Kick-Ass” and “Kingsman: The Secret Service.”  The film centers around...

Brochures and pamphlets hang on a wall inside NIUs Outdoor Adventures office. Outdoor Adventures offers a variety of activities and resources that can meet any free-spirited student. (Sofia Didenko)

Adventure together with Outdoor Adventures

By Sofia Didenko, Lifestyle Writer | February 6, 2024

Whether seeking a group bonding activity, a new way to exercise or an affordable option for gear rental, NIU Outdoor Adventures is a haven for anyone in search of community, adventure, physical activity and budget-friendly gear rental.  Located within...

A screenshot shows Godzilla walking while on fire. Sonys State of Play event announced several games that will release in 2024. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Helldivers, Horror, Hedgehogs coming to PS5

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | February 5, 2024

In the next few months there will be a plethora of games that will be released, as revealed Jan. 31 in Sony’s first “State of Play” event of the year.  During the event premiere, critical information and gameplay of games releasing in the next...

Empty red and black gaming chairs sit in the ESports arena. The arena held a Rocket League championship event Saturday. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

ESports’ afternoon of rockets and racing

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | February 5, 2024

DeKALB – In collaboration with NASCAR, NIU Esports invited both casual and hardcore fans of Rocket League to an event open to all visitors for a chill afternoon of gaming.  Released back in 2015 by Epic Games, Rocket League became one of the bigger...

Taylor Swift holds a Grammy award as she accepts the award for “Album of the Year.” The 66th Grammy awards took place in Los Angeles on Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Taylor Swift makes history at 66th Grammys

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Editor-in-Chief | February 5, 2024

The 66th annual Grammys brought jaw dropping moments, stunning fashion and breathtaking performances.   Dua Lipa opened the award show at 7 p.m. Sunday with her song “Training Season.”  After the opening performance, host Trevor Noah walked...

Professor Hao Phan holds up a palm leaf manuscript. Palm leaf manuscripts were first created in the 5th century, BC. (Katie Follmer | Northern Star)

Palm-leaf books and authorship analysis

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | February 4, 2024

Books and literature are fundamental to the exploration of human communication and language. By looking at cross-cultural examples of book-making and publishing processes, we gain a unique understanding of each other.  At noon on Thursday, faculty...

A red, blue and white poster depicts an outline of the Beatles behind the text Liverpool Legends. The Beatles cover band will perform for one night only at the Egyptian Theatre on Feb. 16. (Courtesy of Sarah Vargo)

Liverpool Legends celebrate The Beatles’ 60th Anniversary in America

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator | February 2, 2024

Relive the British Invasion and get the complete Beatles experience. The Grammy-nominated fab four of lads better known as the Liverpool Legends, will grace the Egyptian Theatre’s stage 8 p.m Saturday, Feb. 16.  The quartet formed in 2005 after...

Lego depictions of Victor E. Huskie and a person in NIU merch sip drinks while sitting at a wooden table. International Lego Day was celebrated Jan. 28. (Isabel Cambray | Northern Star)

Unleash your creativity: It’s Lego Day!

By Isabel Cambray, Lifestyle Writer | February 2, 2024

As a kid, I remember seeing Lego get more popular with shows like “Lego- Ninjago” along with the many sets being added to their collection to date.  Although I didn’t play then, I now have many unopened boxes sitting in my bedroom waiting to...

A phone sits on carpet with the screen open to the Letterboxd app. The app helps connect film watchers with films they want to watch and other people who love the medium of film. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Social media app for film lovers

By Lindsay Curtis, Lifestyle Writer | February 1, 2024

From casual moviegoers to cinephiles, Letterboxd is the best place on the internet for people to track all the films they’ve ever watched. Letterboxd was started in 2011 by New Zealand entrepreneurs Matt Buchanan and Karl von Randow. Its purpose...