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Panic! at the Disco album experiments with genres

By Alexis Malapitan | January 21, 2016

Rock band Panic! at the Disco is back with their first album in three years. “Death of a Bachelor” was released Friday and experiments with mixing genres to provide the ultimate listening experience.Sticking to their roots, Panic! At the Disco starts...

Weekly Spring events

By Deanna Frances | January 18, 2016

As the spring semester begins and you settle into your new schedule, check out these weekly events in DeKalb for a fun way to spend time after class.Open Mic at the House CafeLocals are given the opportunity to show their talents, or come out and watch...

Musician to talk sex trafficing

By Northern Star Staff | January 18, 2016

Musician Hana Kim will present “Unveiling Beauty” at 5 p.m. Jan. 26 in the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom.Kim will share her expertise on human trafficking at the event, according to the Asian American Resource Center’ Facebook page.All...

New year, new playlist

By Morgan Carrigan | January 18, 2016

These are my top five songs that need to be added to your playlist to start off the new year. Jam to these songs on the way to class or while you’re running on the treadmill for an instant mood boost.“Angels” by Chance the Rapper featuring SabaThis...

Members of the First United Methodist Church choir practice music in the main sanctuary of the church Wednesday evening.

Local choir lands holiday TV special

By Morgan Carrigan | December 7, 2015

Members of the First United Methodist Church choir practice music in the main sanctuary of the church Wednesday evening.

Cudi’s Latest Release is Emotional, Angrier

By Morgan Carrigan | December 4, 2015

Kid Cudi’s latest album “Speedin’ Bullet 2 Heaven” is dedicated to anyone who has ever suffered from mental health issues.Cudi typically offers chill hip-hop tracks, but he veers in a different direction with his newest album. Most songs have...

Netflix and Chill Binge

By Michael Malaychuk | December 3, 2015

It’s important to be prepared for the hours of free time that lie ahead of you with winter break around the corner. Obviously, one of the best and cheapest ways to pass time is by watching Netflix. If you’re looking for titles to binge-watch over...

Chris Brown drops derogatory mixtape

By Alexis Malapitan | December 3, 2015

Hip-hop artist Chris Brown surprised fans Friday with a 34-track mixtape, “Before the Party,” featuring artists Rihanna and Fetty Wap; however, the mixtape failed to surprise me.Although I am not an avid fan of Brown, I enjoy listening to his music....

‘No Ceilings 2’ lacks identity compared to past mixtapes

By Michael Malaychuk | November 30, 2015

“Hallelujah, I’m the Hollygrove 2Pac” rapper Lil Wayne said with extreme confidence in his song, “My Name Is,” on the release of his mixtape, “No Ceilings 2,” last week. Unfortunately it sounds like Wayne is trying too hard to remake the...

InFocus: What song helps you study?

By Northern Star staff | November 30, 2015

Deanna Frances | @DeannaFrancesNs“Don’t Stop Believin’” by JourneyEven though “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey is 34 years old, it is a classic “get up and go” song. This song is a great one to listen to when you’re getting stressed...