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Egyptian Theatre to bring history seminar to NIU

Egyptian Theatre to bring history seminar to NIU

By Parker Otto | February 17, 2020

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Jace Pesina, founder of the College Town Music Collective, introduces KULE Saturday at Byer's Brewing Company, 230 E. Lincoln Highway.

‘If it works out, I’ve rebuilt a music scene:’ Music collective books local artists

By Noah Thornburgh | February 16, 2020

DeKALB — Jace Pesina, 23, pushed open a metal door to the cavernous sound of wheels on pavement inside Fargo Skatepark. The after-school crowd of kids in helmets and wrist-guards were filling up the place as Pesina explained the plan.“This ramp will...

‘Birds of Prey’ proves to one of the best DC extended universe movies so far

By Jacob Baker | February 15, 2020

“Birds of Prey” marks the eighth film in the DC extended universe and proves to be one of its best through its devilishly good time, memorable performances, impressive stunt choreography and vibrant color palette. Being a spiritual sequel to 2016’s...

Unpopular Opinion: Top 40 music

By Jack Baudoin, Lifestyle writer | February 12, 2020

The Top 40 list has been coming out since 1970, showing the nation the 40 current most popular songs. On modern Top 40 lists, the songs tend to be in a similar genre with very similar song structures.In my unpopular opinion, there is music that is much...

Americana musician to visit DeKalb Library

By Northern Star Staff | February 12, 2020

DeKALB — Musician Dave Ramont will perform from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the DeKalb Public Library. The event is free. Ramont, a Chicago native, is a guitarist who specializes in Americana music, according to Ramont's official website. Americana is...

Four Poets, One Mic preview

Four Poets, One Mic preview

By Jacob Baker | February 11, 2020

DeKALB —  Four Poets, One Mic is hosting A Def Poetry Jam For the Culture from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb 24 at the Cavan auditorium in Gabel Hall. The event will use the art of poetry to highlight inequalities within America. Primarily focusing on racism, several...

Aromatherapy tips to improve health

By Kennedy Jones | February 11, 2020

Aromatherapy is used to improve the health of the body, mind and spirit with aromatic essential oils. Aromatherapy has gained popularity among young adults over the years in forms of diffusers, bathing products, lotions and more. Every essential oil...

French film festival comes to NIU

By Jacob Baker | February 11, 2020

DeKALB — Tournées Film Festival: French Films on Campus will be hosted by the World Languages and Culture department Thursday though March 5, providing an opportunity for DeKalb residents to experience some of the best of French cinema.Films will be...