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Weekend Guide: Oct. 1

By Northern Star staff | October 1, 2015

Northern Star staffDont let the autumn breeze keep you from exploring DeKalb this weekend.TodayAlpha Sigma Omega Latina sorority will sponsor the 10th annual Kermes celebration at 7 p.m. at the Latino Resource Center. Kermes is an event aimed to educate...

Rolling Harvest began with want to provide healthy options

By Northern Star staff | September 30, 2015

NIU’s unofficial food truck started with an alumnus's desire to provide a healthy alternative for students.Rolling Harvest Food Truck, the orange vehicle that has been parked in the Martin Luther King Jr. Commons every week day since the beginning of...

Fetty Wap's self-titled album leaves listeners wanting more

Fetty Wap’s self-titled album leaves listeners wanting more

By Michael Malaychuk | September 29, 2015

Fetty Wap’s self-titled debut album captures the rapper’s unique and quirky personality."Fetty Wap" might not be for the casual Fetty listener; the album, which was released Friday, contains 17 songs, while the deluxe version contains 20. The only...

DeKalb cafes celebrate National Coffee day

By Northern Star staff | September 29, 2015

Today is a day many coffee-addicts have been waiting for. It's National Coffee Day, and coffee shops across DeKalb are celebrating.Dunkin' DonutsDunkin' Donuts, 1101 W. Lincoln Highway, is giving away free medium cups of hot or iced dark roast coffee...

Play uses nostalgic set design

By Jessica Plessner | September 28, 2015

School of Theatre and Dance incorporated unique sensory elements masterfully into its production of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”The play, which debuted Thursday, invites viewers of all ages to keep up with a two couples and their mind games...

Comedy works in ‘The Intern’

By Deanna Frances | September 28, 2015

Robert De Niro’s on-screen connection with Anne Hathaway was impeccable in “The Intern.”The film stars Robert De Niro as Ben Whitacker, a widower and retiree searching for a new purpose. Ben comes across a senior citizen internship program where...

Food Fridays: La Salsa offers flavorful, affordable food

By Northern Star staff | September 25, 2015

When I want tacos, La Salsa is my go-to restaurant.The menu is simple: The restaurant offers staple entrees like burritos, tacos, tortas and quesadillas — all of which you can get filled with your favorite ingredients like steak, chicken, chorizo and...

Depp kills in realistic portrayal

By Morgan Carrigan | September 24, 2015

Johnny Depp’s ability to morph into character in “Black Mass” is undeniable and serves as a testament to his versatility as an actor.Based on true events, the movie is centered on Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger, played by Depp, who voluntarily...

Members of Zeta Phi Beta and participants at the Aids walk in 2005.

Weekend Guide Sept. 24

By Northern Star staff | September 24, 2015

Don’t let the heat keep you inside because there are a lot of cool things to do this weekend.TodayFormer Fairdale resident Joe Wiegand will perform “The Teddy Roosevelt Show” at 7 p.m. at Sycamore Highschool, 555 Spartan Trail in Sycamore. The show...