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New iPhone launch, ‘won’t be upgrading’

By Danielle Keys | September 19, 2016

DeKALB | Many students usually flock to get the new iPhone, but students seem resistant during this new Friday release due to many drastic changes with software updates and the removal of the headphone jack.The iPhone 7 comes in silver, gold, rose gold...

3 things to do this weekend: Sept. 16 to 18

By Jay Ibarra | September 16, 2016

Fill the weekend agenda with fun things to do around NIU and DeKalb County. Here are 3 things you can do this weekend:Go see The Dixie Swim ClubStage Coach Player Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., opened their comedic show about Southern women and long-time...

Delta Phi Delta Dance Fraternity is inspired by the therapeutic power of laughter. “Laugh for your Life” is 7 p.m. tonight in a Stevenson Residence Hall Smart Classroom. 

Frat promotes suicide awareness via comedy

By Marisa Pieroni | September 15, 2016

Delta Phi Delta Dance Fraternity is inspired by the therapeutic power of laughter. “Laugh for your Life” is 7 p.m. tonight in a Stevenson Residence Hall Smart Classroom. 

Primetime Emmy Award Predictions

By Darius Parker | September 15, 2016

The 68th annual Primetime Emmy Awards are sure to be a show to remember — “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” is leading with a whopping 22 overall nominations, chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.The awards will...

Huskie football players share their gameday playlists

By Sophia Phillips | September 15, 2016

DeKALB | The life of a Huskie football player involves long practices, trips to different cities and locker room jams — from themed music days to celebratory songs, the players have their favored choices of music.On game day, the Huskies will listen...

The House to open in October

By Jesse Baalman | September 15, 2016

DeKALB | The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, is in the middle of big preparations by replacing equipment, assembling acts and constructing business hours and menu items for its Oct. 15 opening.The House is set to reopen under the management of Mark and...

This canvas is currently on display at the “Kaleidoscope of Burmese Art” exhibit in the Altgeld Hall until November 18.

30 years of Burmese Art, now open until November

By Jesse Baalman | September 12, 2016

This canvas is currently on display at the “Kaleidoscope of Burmese Art” exhibit in the Altgeld Hall until November 18.

Q&A: Lead actor of “Out of the Blue”

By Jesse Baalman | September 12, 2016

NIU School of Theatre and Dance is busy preparing for their upcoming play, “Out of the Blue.” It is an exciting time in lead actor Eli Hamilton’s acting career, so the Northern Star had several questions for him about the play, acting and art.Q:...

Aldean brings fans in with new album

By Darius Parker | September 12, 2016

Country singer Jason Aldean returns to music with the anthem-filled They Don’t Know.”“They Don’t Know,” is his newest of seven studio albums and shows a more vocal and hard-hitting side of the country singer. Previously the Northern Star reported...

Brew on campus, where to snag your coffee fix

By Sophia Phillips | September 12, 2016

Knowing where to get coffee on-campus is useful to those who use caffeine to fuel their day or need a casual drink in their hand for class.These are some places on-campus to find a variety of coffee options from normal brew to specialty fall flavors.East...

Deal of the week: Molly's Eatery & Drinkery

Deal of the week: Molly’s Eatery & Drinkery

By Kaylyn Zielinski | September 9, 2016

Every week we will highlight some of the best deals on and around campus.Wednesday's at Molly's Eatery & Drinkery features 30 cent chicken wings and $3 Big Gingers (for those of legal drinking age). A Big Ginger cocktail is made of Irish whiskey and...

TV builds relationships

By Jesse Baalman | September 8, 2016

Viewing parties are becoming more of the norm as we are in a golden age of television. From "The Bachelor" to "Bachelorette" and "Game of Thrones," viewing parties have been around a long time but never were considered a planned event until shows became...