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Northern Star

St. Patrick’s Day takes over DeKalb

By Tatianna Salisbury | March 16, 2017

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year with plenty of local options to satisfy all of the St. Patrick’s Day cravings. From classic corned beef and cabbage to show stopping musical performances, this year has much to offer.The Irish Marching Society,...

Top 3 spring break destinations

By Darius Parker | March 13, 2017

Aside from graduation, the most anticipated time of the school year is spring break. Whether you’re enjoying some fun on the beach or just taking time to relax at home with family, be sure to make the most out of your well deserved time off. Below are...

‘Vampire Diaries’ ends strong

By Melynda Lewis | March 13, 2017

After witnessing countless bloody deaths, betrayals and spells, “Vampire Diaries,” a supernatural drama, has come to an end with the conclusion of its eighth season.“Vampire Diaries” follows the life of Elena Gilbert, played by Nina Dobrev, as...

‘Logan’ continues R-rated hero trend

By Melynda Lewis | March 9, 2017

If you’re wondering whether “Logan” is like any of the other Wolverine films, let me assure you, it’s not. “Logan,” the newest addition to the “X-Men” franchise, received an R-rating for graphic violence and language, pushing it above...

Road trip playlist

By Tatianna Salisbury | March 9, 2017

Something Just Like This by The Chainsmokers, featuring ColdplayI Would Walk 500 Miles by Kenny and the ScotsI Believe In a Thing Called Love by The DarknessStacy’s Mom by Fountains of WayneAbsolutely (Story of a Girl) by Nine DaysChocolate by The 1975Work...

Ed Sheeran's third studio album has some hits and misses as he brings fans on another musically emotional rollercoaster.

Sheeran’s ‘Divide’ delivers emotions

By Tatianna Salisbury | March 9, 2017

Ed Sheeran's third studio album has some hits and misses as he brings fans on another musically emotional rollercoaster.

Throw on some sweatpants this spring for both comfort and style.

Comfort invades fashion trends

By Tatianna Salisbury | March 9, 2017

Throw on some sweatpants this spring for both comfort and style.

Jailon Berry describes being a woman as having a superpower and credits NIU for much of her inspiration in life.

Alumnae display pride

By Darius Parker | March 6, 2017

Jailon Berry describes being a woman as having a superpower and credits NIU for much of her inspiration in life.

‘2Times’ wins mix master title

By Tatianna Salisbury | March 6, 2017

Blaring beats could be heard throughout the Holmes Student Center as four DJs served up a slice of major mixology to the audience that continuously piled in. The Master of the Mix DJ Battle took place 7 p.m. Wednesday evening in the Duke Ellington Ballroom...

Director brings modern twists

By Hayden Perkins | March 6, 2017

The lights came up, revealing the cast of “Romeo & Juliet” in the heat of combat in the School of Theatre and Dance’s main-stage production.The Montague and Capulet children exchanged blows, their swords ringing throughout the auditorium like...

Student records local musicians

By Darius Parker | March 2, 2017

DeKALB — Having the tools to provide to a variety of artists in DeKalb is what inspires Andrew Dewar, senior sound recording and media technologies major, to offer his services, time and equipment to record local aspiring talent.Dewar started a recording...

Director brings modern style

By Hayden Perkins | March 2, 2017

Editor’s note: The following text was edited for length and is not directly quoted.DeKALB — The School of Theatre and Dance’s series of main-stage productions continued with “Romeo & Juliet” this past week. The Northern Star sat down with...