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‘The Real Thing’ tests relationship, betrayal

By Alexis Malapitan | February 4, 2016

DeKalb | NIU’s performance of “The Real Thing” tests character’s patience and chaos with love, guilt and betrayal.The school of Theater and Dance will perform The Tony award winning play at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Huntley Middle School, 1515 South...

Style Section: Futuristic Rain

By Northern Star staff | February 4, 2016

Futuristic Rain by niunorthernstar featuring wellington bootsHelly Hansen coat / Lucas Hugh activewear pants / Hunter wellington boots / Totes umbrella / Nails Inc nail polishAs we enter February of 2016, students have been swamped with storms and ice....

Pet of the Week: Copper

Pet of the Week: Copper

By Northern Star staff | February 4, 2016

Owner: Senior meteorology major Hailee-Vaun Wiest

What is your pet's name?

Copper

What kind of animal is your pet?

Labrador retriever and vizsla mix

What is your pet's favorite treat?

He loves any type of chewy dog treat, such as Beggin' Strips.

What is your pet's favorite activity?

Copper loves to play fetch with stuffed toys.

Describe your pet in five words.

Sleeps only when everyone's asleep.

Community choirs unite to raise awareness, funds

By Samantha Keck | February 4, 2016

DeKalb | NIU will debut its second annual community chorus concert, Make Our Garden Grow, to benefit the DeKalb Community Garden’s Walnut Grove Farm.The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday in The Music Building’s Boutell Memorial Concert Hall and...

Egyptian Theatre to hold Taste of Home

By Northern Star staff | February 2, 2016

The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will hold the Taste of Home Cooking School 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 7.The interactive event will feature culinary experts from the Taste of Home demonstrating some of their most popular easy-to-make recipes.  This...

Egyptian Theatre to hold comedy show by Ralphie May

By Northern Star staff | February 2, 2016

The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will hold a show by comedian Ralphie May at 8 p.m. April 15.This adults-only show is a stop on May’s “Unruly” tour. May appeared as a semi-finalist on the first season of Last Comic Standing on NBC, and has...

Style Section: Long Coats

By Northern Star staff | February 1, 2016

Cold temperatures and rain aren't keeping NIU students from looking their best. Check out some NIU students' cute long coats.Freshman marketing major Annette Yandall said her jacket is from Kohl's and that her personal style is very sophisticated.Lark...

Gaelic Storm returns to Egyptian Theatre

By Northern Star staff | February 1, 2016

Gaelic Storm, a Celtic folk rock band, will be returning to DeKalb 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Gaelic Storm recently released a new album titled Matching Sweaters, which mixes traditional Irish music with modern influences...

A handful of people attend the “Goosebumps” movie showing as part of the “Cinemas in Sandburg” movie series Jan. 26 in the Holmes Student Center, Carl Sandburg Auditorium.

Cinemas in Sandburg wants huskie support

By Jay Ibarra | February 1, 2016

A handful of people attend the “Goosebumps” movie showing as part of the “Cinemas in Sandburg” movie series Jan. 26 in the Holmes Student Center, Carl Sandburg Auditorium.

‘Anti’ exudes maturity

By Alexis Malapitan | February 1, 2016

Singer Rihanna’s eighth studio album, “Anti,” exposes a mature and vulnerable RiRi.Fans were in for quite the treat as RiRi teased fans with countless Instagram photos and videos leading up to the album’s release Thursday on Tidal. The album is...

Sia gets dark in album

By Morgan Carrigan | February 1, 2016

“This Is Acting,” the new album by Sia, offers a darker sound than her previous more lively work.The artist’s seventh album, released Thursday, is paired with meaningful and honest lyrics about identity, love and life.The album seems to be darker...

Food Fridays: Mediterraneo offers delicious Middle Eastern

By Margaret Maka | January 29, 2016

If residence hall food or the contents of your apartment fridge has you bored, try a Middle Eastern dish from Mediterraneo. Mediterraneo, 122 E. Lincoln Highway, offers authentic Middle Eastern food like chicken schwarma and falafel. There are also many...