Northern Star staffers recap the first two weeks of Season 25 of The Bachelor, featuring bachelor Matt James. Haley Galvin and Wes Sanderson are veteran Bachelor watchers who discuss all the crazy drama with newbie Yari Tapia. They go over all the...
DeKALB – As charities in DeKalb work hard during the holiday season, a mother and son duo in DeKalb have been spending their holiday season volunteering for local charities.
DeKalb resident Angela Johnson and her 12-year-old son Jordyn Jackson are...
Playboi Carti has had fans waiting impatiently for the release of his third project “Whole Lotta Red,”released on Dec. 25. Carti established himself as a punk rockstar on his sophomore album “Die Lit” through a rap lens and “Whole Lotta Red”...
As the new year of the COVID-19 pandemic begins, students might be thinking about other ways to keep themselves active and healthy. Since most local gyms and facilities are closed due to government restrictions, home workouts and meal planning can be...
2020 has been a severely disappointing year for film but not in terms of quality, in terms of quantity. COVID-19 ravaged the film industry this year leading to an immense amount of release date delays and movie theater shutdowns. Despite these uncertain...
The “awards season” of films has begun with several quality films, all competing for Oscars and praise, being released during November and December including “The Trial of The Chicago Seven,” “On The Rocks” and “Mank.” While many of these...
DeKALB — Jalen Smith, senior art illustration major, also known as “Visionary J,” will be dropping his new single “First friend” Friday on all streaming services.
The new single shines light on common themes shared on his album “Jalen”...
DeKALB – After 19 years of serving DeKalb citizens and students of NIU alike, Pita Pete’s announced on Nov. 30, via its Facebook page, that it would close its doors Saturday.
Pita Pete’s, 901 Lucinda Ave., is a restaurant that focuses on healthy...
For a film about a heavy-metal drummer, “Sound of Metal” thrives in its most quiet moments. Released theatrically on Nov. 20 and on Amazon Prime Dec. 4, “Sound of Metal” is a film that delivers a heartfelt story about coming to grips with reality.
“Sound...
While 2020 has completely changed the way films are viewed, many great films have come out this year including “The Gentlemen,” “Da 5 Bloods” and “Tenet.” Now, after six years since his last film, “Gone Girl,” and extended television work,...
DeKALB — Owners of Legacy Academy, Andre Powell and Jonathan Thompson, partnered up with local colleges to give high school students the opportunity to become a licensed barber during their junior and senior year, while simultaneously gaining elective...
DeKALB — NIU’s chapter of the Newman Center, a catholic campus ministry, is holding a telethon fundraiser. This year is the 60th anniversary of its annual benefit. The fundraiser is 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday.
To commemorate the anniversary, the...
