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Choirs celebrate humanity

By Jessica Plessner | October 12, 2015

 DeKalb | A few NIU choirs are coming together to relate the human experience in their upcoming fall concert.Both the Chamber and Concert Choirs and the University Chorus will perform at the concert. Eric Johnson, director of choral activities, said...

Weekend Guide October 8

By Northern Star staff | October 8, 2015

With midterms underway, spend your study breaks tyring something new this weekend.TodayWhat better way to celebrate the end of a tiring and stressful week than with cupcakes and conversation? Stop by the First-and Second-Year Experience office located...

NIU worker pens food service book

By Morgan Carrigan | October 8, 2015

David Webb, an NIU food worker turned author, wrote his first book about his years behind the kitchen doors.Webb, also known as “Captain” by his fellow cooks in Neptune Hall, has been a DeKalb resident since 1971 and has cooked for the majority of...

Lead singer Adrian Davis brings Upper Black Eddy to DeKalb’s House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway for the first time at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Rock band unveils unique latin sound

By Michael Malaychuk | October 8, 2015

Lead singer Adrian Davis brings Upper Black Eddy to DeKalb’s House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway for the first time at 7 p.m. Sunday.

An installation at the exhibit Embarrassment of Riches, open now at the Art Museum.

‘Contemporary Artists’ exhibit an eye-opener on social issues

By Deanna Francis | October 6, 2015

The NIU Art Museum’s fall exhibit “Contemporary Artists: Exploring Relevant Social Issues” features two galleries that are eye-opening to any audience.The first of the two galleries, “Embarrassment of Riches” features visual art by six Midwestern...

Pop icon Janet Jackson released “Unbreakable” on Friday. Jackson’s seasoned lyrics and vocals offer a genius balance.

Jackson is unbroken

By Morgan Carrigan | October 5, 2015

Pop icon Janet Jackson released “Unbreakable” on Friday. Jackson’s seasoned lyrics and vocals offer a genius balance.

Fall concert Guide

By Michael Malaychuk | October 5, 2015

If the end of summer weather and endless live music has you down, don’t panic. There’s plenty of great concerts in the Chicagoland area to choose from over the next three months.OctoberIf strong vocals are more up your alley, “Habits” vocalist...

Food Fridays: Vinny's Pizza is staple of DeKalb diet

Food Fridays: Vinny’s Pizza is staple of DeKalb diet

By Northern Star staff | October 2, 2015

Pizza is a staple in the diet of any modern college student, and if you're looking for the best pizza in DeKalb, try Vinny's Pizza and Wings.In addition to traditional pizza, Vinny's, 221 Lincoln Highway, has lots of appetizers, including beer nuggets,...

Members of Vanity dance team practice for the Phlip Da Script dance competition. The competition begins at 8 p.m. Friday in the Holmes Student Center, Carl Sandburg Auditorium.

Dance competition returns to campus

By Michael Malaychuk | October 1, 2015

Members of Vanity dance team practice for the Phlip Da Script dance competition. The competition begins at 8 p.m. Friday in the Holmes Student Center, Carl Sandburg Auditorium.

Student plays first House Cafe show

By Morgan Carrigan | October 1, 2015

Tremel Hoover, popularly known as Tremel J, will take his vocal mastery to the next level at the House Cafe on Friday.Hoover, senior general studies major, is no rookie to soul music. He was named NIU’s best singer in April for the E.B.O.N.Y. Women’s...