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Joaquin Phoenix arrives at the premiere of "Joker: Folie a Deux" on Sept. 30 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Unlike the first, the sequel is a musical. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

‘Joker’ musical mishandles plot

By Brynn Krug, Editor in Chief | October 7, 2024

DC’s most notorious villain, the Joker, gives you another glimpse into his dark origin with “Joker: Folie à Deux.” However, this sequel takes a sharp turn from the first film with the fact that it, surprisingly, is a musical.  “Joker: Folie...

A prop throne sits in the middle of a stage. NIU's School of Theatre and Dance's current play, "Mary Stuart," featured no physical set besides the throne, instead relying on lighting to create the set. (Tyler Gordon | Northern Star)

‘Mary Stuart’ braves the stage

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer | October 6, 2024

Political obligations, human nature and the emotional pain of not knowing what choices to make highlight “Mary Stuart,” a tale that depicts the best and worst of people in a two and a half hour runtime. Friday night, NIU saw the opening of its...

Attendees of the "Eat Your Word" poetry event listen to a speaker. The event was hosted at the DeKalb Country History Center, 1730 N. Main St., Sycamore. (Tyler Gordon | Northern Star)

History Center sets the table for local poets

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer | October 6, 2024

DeKalb county community members came together to explore the simple but powerful sentiment behind sharing food Thursday evening. The DeKalb County History Center hosted a community poetry event, “Eat Your Words,” in conjunction with their newest...

Jonathan Shelby, assistant lifestyle editor, stands in the grass. This weekend, check out the "Mary Stuart" play and the Kishwaukee Concert Band performance. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Weekend Rundown: Concerts, dramas and jazz this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | October 4, 2024

This Weekend Rundown Writeup includes events such as the “Mary Stuart” play from the NIU School of Theatre and Dance, a performance by the Kishwaukee Concert Band, a Saxophone Day event, OL&RO Trunk Show and an evening of tacos and jazz with Cole...

‘At Play’ exhibit generates vivid nostalgia

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | October 4, 2024

Toys are a monumental part of childhood, let alone they create lasting memories that are cherished for years to come. The new exhibit in Cole Hall captures this feeling perfectly.  Opened to the public last month, the latest exhibit featured in...

A red sign hangs on the DeKalb Country History Center, located at 1730 N. Main St. in Sycamore. The center will host the "Eat Your Words" poetry event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. (Northern Star File Photo)

Discuss food at ‘Eat Your Words’ poetry event

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer | October 3, 2024

The DeKalb County History Center is hosting an event from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Thursday, based around their collaborative exhibit “Food: Gathering Around the Table.” Located at 1730 N. Main St. in Sycamore, “Eat Your Words: Food and Poetry”...

A poster for “Mary Stuart” hangs in the Stevens Building. The NIU School of Theatre and Dance production will begin shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

‘Mary Stuart’ takes stage Friday

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer | October 2, 2024

“Mary Stuart” is an intense and dramatic play presenting the antagonism between Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I of England. Although it features some historic occurrences and relations, the story is a dramatized account of the struggle of...

A table holds shirts and various items for sale. The Makers Collective is a small business that sells handmade goods. (Courtesy of Joni Peterson)

Create crafts and classes at Makers Collective

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer | October 2, 2024

For fans of handmade goods and supporters of small businesses, look no further than the women-owned company 35:35 Makers Collective. Makers Collective, located at 265 W. Peace Road, Sycamore, boasts a collage of decorative items, pieces of art and...

A player fires the "R-36 Eruptor" at a large group of enemies while hurrying to the extraction point. 'Helldivers 2' received its best update yet in September that significantly improved various gameplay elements. (Sony Interactive Entertainment under Fair Use)

‘Helldivers 2’ revitalized after latest update

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | October 1, 2024

The player base for “Helldivers 2” has skyrocketed in the last two weeks thanks to a recent update that gave the community what they had long asked for.  Since August, “Helldivers 2” was on a slow popularity decline as players grew tired of...

A player prepares to start a round of "Flappy Bird" on their mobile phone. "Flappy Bird" released a trailer detailing its re-release later this year. (IGN under Fair Use)

‘Flappy Bird’ flaps again after a decade

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | September 29, 2024

There are few games that have swirled up as strong a controversy as “Flappy Bird,” and the long-thought deceased legend may yet flap again in the near future.  Released in 2013 as a mobile game for iOS and Android, “Flappy Bird” is a single...

The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., has its lights on while the sun sets around it. The Egyptian Theatre will show six Halloween-related movies during the moth of October. (Northern Star File Photo)

Frightening fall films at the Egyptian Theatre

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer | September 29, 2024

If you're looking for a good way to get your fill of ghosts, ghouls and ghastly creatures this Halloween season, set your eyes on the silver screen of DeKalb's historic Egyptian Theatre. This October, the Egyptian Theatre, located at 135 N. Second...

Weekend Rundown: Orchestra and ‘Corn Classic’ grace DeKalb

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | September 27, 2024

This weekend, annual events such as the DeKalb Corn Classic and STEMFEST return along with a concert to celebrate Latino Heritage Month and a basketball tournament for anyone looking to earn some quick cash. NIU PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CONCERT Date...

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