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NIU to host event to better help understand -isms

By Northern Star Staff | February 3, 2021

DeKalb -- The Academic, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department will host a virtual town hall event, “What is Holding us Back?” Understanding- isms (Part 1) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Feb. 4.   The town hall conversation will allow students...

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Fatty’s Pub & Grille to host fundraiser for DeKalb County Swim Team

By Northern Star Staff | February 2, 2021

DeKALB - Fatty’s Pub & Grille will be hosting a No Cook Night fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb 2. for the DeKalb County Swim Team.   Mention the fundraiser in-person, by phone or online to take advantage of the fundraiser and 15% of the proceeds...

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Illustrator Landis Blair to discuss the dark and unexpected in virtual talk

By Parker Otto | February 2, 2021

DeKALB – The NIU College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Art Museum will host a virtual artist talk with Chicago-based illustrator Landis Blair at 6:30 p.m. Thursday via Zoom. The event will display Blair’s work as an illustrator as well as Blair...

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What I watched in January

By Parker Otto | February 1, 2021

Not only did I rewatch several of my favorite television shows and films in January, but I was constantly on the hunt for new programs. January saw me explore classic cinema, new streaming originals and some of the finest television ever made.  Here’s...

Boomer is a 6-year-old domestic longhair male cat.

Tails Humane Society’s Pet of the Week: Boomer

By Elisa Reamer | February 1, 2021

The Tails Humane Society’s Pet of the Week for Jan. 31 is a 6-year-old domestic longhair male cat named Boomer. Boomer loves attention and wants to go home with someone who can keep his coat groomed and has a calm household, according to the description...

Predicting the events of ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’

By Jacob Baker | January 30, 2021

The trailer for the highly anticipated “Godzilla vs. Kong” was released on Jan. 24. The trailer revitalizes a rivalry that has only been shown in one feature film back in 1962 titled “King Kong vs. Godzilla” in explosive and mysterious fashion.  Spoiler...

The Student Emergency Fund will remain open as long as funding is available.

Campus Activity Board to host Money Management seminar

By Greg Gancarz | January 29, 2021

DeKALB – The Campus Activity Board will be hosting the first virtual seminar in their Wellness Series of informative workshops and events. The seminar, titled Money Management, will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday via Microsoft Teams. Designed for...

Boy jumping on skateboard at the street. Funny kid skater practicing ollie on skateboard at sunset.

Non-profit Pushing Together wants to bring music, arts and skateboarding to all kids

By Ashley Dwy | January 29, 2021

DeKALB –Pushing Together is a non-profit organization founded in July that wants to bring music, arts and skateboarding to all kids in the DeKalb community, president and founder Ron Adamson said on a video on Pushing Together’s website.  Pushing...

TV review: 'Life in Pieces'

TV review: ‘Life in Pieces’

By Jack Baudoin, Lifestyle writer | January 27, 2021

In this time of global pandemic and quarantine, one of the best ways people can escape is through TV and film. Streaming services are a great way to leave behind the drama of the real world and venture into a different world of the viewer’s choosing....

Somersault is one of the newest bunnies at Tails.

Tails Humane Society receives large intake of bunnies

By Jacob Baker | January 27, 2021

DeKALB - Tails Humane Society had an arrival of 32 bunnies Jan. 19, three of which are pregnant, and some available for adoption.  After two stints of previous ownership, this batch of 32 bunnies has found their way to Tails, 2250 Barber Greene Road,...

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Recommended snow day activities

By Aidan Bengford | January 25, 2021

With heavy snow rolling in, here are some things to keep busy while stuck inside.      1. Make a snowman Although I’m an adult attending a university, playing in the snow is still pretty fun. There are a lot of activities that you can do while...

The series of lectures will discuss the history and current uses of psychedelics in  mental health contexts.

Lifelong Learning Institute to offer ‘Psychedelic Miscellany’ workshop

By Northern Star Staff | January 25, 2021

DeKALB – NIU’s Lifelong Learning Institute will be hosting a virtual lecture series titled "Psychedelic Miscellany" over the course of the next four weeks. Lecturer Tom Roberts will guide participants through the “history and current uses of...