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Upstaging, Inc. uses resources to assist during COVID-19 pandemic

Upstaging, Inc. uses resources to assist during COVID-19 pandemic

By Dan Doren, News Reporter | March 30, 2020

A Sycamore-based live event company is using its resources and personnel to assist in the fight against COVID-19. Upstaging, Inc., 821 Park Ave., Sycamore, has handled lighting, transportation and more for concerts and corporate events since 1972. Over...

The Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, is continuing to serve its patrons by live streaming concerts.

Local artists find ways to keep music alive

By Jamie O'Toole and Quentin Wilson | March 27, 2020

Since the COVID-19 outbreak, concerts and gigs have been canceled to avoid further spread of the virus. This has caused income and exposure for developing musicians to come to a halt, but they’re getting creative with keeping music alive until COVID-19...

Students work on class projects March 4 in the Jack Arends Building.

College of Visual and Performing Arts modifies schedule

By Northern Star Staff | March 16, 2020

DeKALB — The College of Visual and Performing Arts announced Friday that multiple events would be canceled or rescheduled due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. In the School of Music, all recitals and other events from March 16 through March...

TikTok changes music industry

TikTok changes music industry

By Jamie O'Toole | March 14, 2020

The popular social app TikTok made its appearance in 2017 but exploded in 2019, shortly after the death of Vine. Taking Vine’s place as a platform for making short, funny videos, TikTok has blossomed into an app used for making quick dance routines...

The Egyptian Theatre

Egyptian Theatre postpones two performances, cancels one

By Northern Star Staff | March 13, 2020

The Egyptian Theatre has postponed the Wizard of Oz and Swan Lake performances by the Beth Fowler School of Dance that were scheduled to take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Rhythms of the Dance performance on Tuesday has also been canceled, according...

Dollar Shave Club provides worth-while subscription experience

Dollar Shave Club provides worth-while subscription experience

By Parker Otto | March 11, 2020

For students looking for high quality, cheaper grooming products, Dollar Shave Club is one subscription that shouldn’t be overlooked. The subscription service offers a wide range of products besides those meant for shaving including shower, oral care,...

Ways to enjoy spring break on a budget

Ways to enjoy spring break on a budget

By Jamie O'Toole | March 11, 2020

Visit the Chicago Poetry Foundation An hour from NIU, the largest poetry collection in the world, 61 W. Superior St., Chicago, is completely free, and there's events being held every other day. Throughout the week of spring break there...

Lia McHugh at the 2019 San Diego Comi Con International in San Diego. She plays Mia in "The Lodge."

‘The Lodge’ review: cabin fever horror at its best

By Jacob Baker | March 8, 2020

The creative minds behind 2014’s “Goodnight Mommy” are back with a new psychological horror film, “The Lodge.” The film successfully drags the viewer into the horrific reality of its world, making them question their own sanity. Riley Keough...

Celtic rock band Gaelic Storm

Music events to attend in and around DeKalb

By Jacob Baker | March 5, 2020

DeKALB — In the coming months, venues around Illinois will feature several music shows that range from Celtic rock to experimental metal bands. The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will be hosting Celtic rock band Gaelic Storm at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. "It's...

Try granola bars instead of Ritz cheese crackers.

Try a Snack Roundup to eat healthier

By Kennedy Jones | March 4, 2020

Eating healthy isn’t easy, especially in college. Students are constantly busy juggling school, work and social lives, which leads to a lot of on-the-go snacks. It’s important for young adults to provide themselves with quality healthy food items....

Fatty's to host fundraiser for cheer team

Fatty’s to host fundraiser for cheer team

By Jamie O'Toole | March 4, 2020

DeKALB — Since NIU cut athletic funds in 2017, the cheer team has been considered a club. In an effort to assist the team in affording its trip to nationals, Fatty’s Pub & Grille and the cheer club will team up to host a fundraiser on Thursday...

NIU student Blake Clakston lifts weights Monday at the Recreation Center weight training room.

Free Fitness Friday has ‘something for everybody’

By Jacob Baker | March 3, 2020

DeKALB — For those looking for a fitness outlet, Recreation and Wellness is hosting a selection of fitness activities for free to all students, faculty, staff members and community members. Free Fitness Friday will be at 4:30 p.m. every Friday from...