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Adele performs during the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles before the release of “25” on Friday.

Adele grows in album

By Deanna Frances | November 23, 2015

Adele performs during the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles before the release of “25” on Friday.

InFocus: What’s your favorite Thanksgiving dish?

By Northern Star staff | November 23, 2015

Morgan Carrigan | @morgancarriganThere is something about being surrounded by family eating a ridiculous amount of food that is just so comforting. Maybe it’s because I am homesick or sick of eating Ramen noodles; nonetheless, Thanksgiving is such a...

‘Gilmore Girls’ returns

By Morgan Carrigan | November 19, 2015

When news hit Twitter that “Gilmore Girls” was coming back as a mini Netflix series, I am positive I wasn’t the only one shrieking with joy.After an eight-year hiatus, Lorelai and Rory Gilmore may be back consuming ungodly amounts of caffeine and...

Percussion concert honors Sting

By Alexis Malapitan | November 19, 2015

DeKalb | NIU’s Percussion Ensemble will perform music from the famous Sting album “Ten Summoner’s Tales” in a concert next week.“Ten Summoner’s Tales” was best known for its two hits, “Fields of Gold” and “If I Ever Lose My Faith in...

Style Section: Rainy Days

By Morgan Carrigan | November 17, 2015

Living in DeKalb, there is really no surprise when it’s rainy and cold one day and 75 degrees the next. As we prepare for this rainy week, I want to lend a helping hand as you pick out your outfit.Boots:My pick is Hunter Boots. The rubber material is...

Bieber vs. One Direction

By Northern Star staff | November 16, 2015

Jessica Plessner | @Jess_PlessHands down, Justin Bieber’s “Purpose” blew One Direction’s “Made in the A.M.” out of the water.I can’t help but want to hug Bieber after listening to “Purpose” with its fresh beats, optimistic and encouraging...

Justin Bieber and One Direction coincidentally released their albums, “Purpose,” and “Made in the A.M.” Friday.

Battle of the boy bands

By Alexis Malapitan | November 16, 2015

Justin Bieber and One Direction coincidentally released their albums, “Purpose,” and “Made in the A.M.” Friday.

Dance fraternity unites teams

By Michael Malaychuk | November 12, 2015

DeKalb | Dancing, good music and energy. The fourth annual Unity Show will bring all of that tomorrow.Founded by Delta Phi Delta, the event will feature individual performances by several teams from campus, along with a “unity performance” at the...

John Smith and the Shenanigans Big Band performs July 18 during the 10th annual Let’s Dance Big Band Weekend in the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom.

Let’s Make it Happen raising funds for Christmas programs

By Northern Star staff | November 11, 2015

A local nonprofit has begun a campaign that will run until the end of November to fund Christmas programs.Just Make it Happen is collecting donations for preschool children and adults to be able to participate in Brass Spirit, a traveling mini-concert...