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Chicago Farmer to perform at House Cafe

By Northern Star staff | January 29, 2016

Folk musician Chicago Farmer will be performing at 7 p.m. Saturday at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway.Chicago Farmer, also known as Cody Diekhoff, grew up in Delavan. The name Chicago Farmer was originally for a band, but performing alone gave...

Tickets on sale for Theresa Caputo at the Convo

By Northern Star staff | January 29, 2016

Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. today for the Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience.Medium Theresa Caputo will share stories about her life and "explain how her gift works," according to the Convocation Center's website. Caputo stars on TLC's Long Island Medium.The...

Rihanna Drops “Work” with Drake off ANTi

By Margaret Maka | January 28, 2016

Rihanna and Drake have teamed up on "Work," the first single from Rihanna’s newly-released album, ANTi.ANTi, which can only be streamed or downloaded through Tidal, contains 16 new songs with only two features- SZA on the opening track, "Consideration,"...

Theater to hold ‘Clue’ movie and comedic performance

By Northern Star staff | January 28, 2016

The Egyptian Theatre is holding a “Clue” movie screening and comedic performance based on the popular board game 8 p.m. Friday.The comedy begins at a dinner party hosted by Mr. Boddy (Lee Ving), when his secrets pour out, according to the Egyptian...

Style Guide: Upcoming Spring Trends

By Samantha Keck | January 28, 2016

The best thing to do while being bundled up inside, waiting for the warmer weather, is to look for trends that may be popular this spring. I was casually gazing the designer collections of Vogue and Elle when I noticed a couple trends you could try at...

‘The Shannara Chronicles’ stars feminist character

By Alexis Malapitan | January 28, 2016

MTV recently launched a unique fantasy-themed show that uses its characters to promote self empowerment.“The Shannara Chronicles” premiered Jan. 5 and is based on the bestselling fantasy book series by Terry Brooks. The television series follows a...

One Direction in the "History" music video released Tuesday.

History video makes perfect goodbye for One Direction

By Alexis Malapitan | January 27, 2016

One Direction in the "History" music video released Tuesday.

Monster Truck Nationals to return to Convocation Center

By Northern Star staff | January 27, 2016

The Monster Truck Nationals will return to NIU at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6 in the Convocation Center.Five of the world’s best monster trucks will be at the event, including Bigfoot, the original monster truck, according to the Convocation Center’s website....

Beats from the Street: Jan. 27

By Northern Star staff | January 27, 2016

Here’s what some NIU students had on their playlists this week.Junior nursing major Taylor Mattingly said she typically finds good music from her friends. “We all get ready together and show each other different songs we found,” Mattingly said....

Playlist: Concerts in Your Car

By Deanna Frances | January 25, 2016

If you’re planning any long trips home or just looking for some good music to rock out to on your way to class, be sure to check out these songs:1. “Fight Song” by Rachel PlattenI love listening to this song in the car, because it’s the perfect...

Netflix Shows To Watch

By Deanna Frances | January 21, 2016

Now that winter has made its return to DeKalb, staying warm and inside sounds like a great idea. If you’re a Netflix watcher like me, consider tuning into these Netflix originals returning this year:Premiering in February1. “Love”This Netflix original...