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“Furious 7,” starring (from left) Tyrese Gibson, Michelle Rodriguez and Paul Walker, is fueled with action and humor, making viewing it a memorable experience. “Furious 7” was released Friday.

‘Furious 7’ explodes with action, drama

By Alexis Malapitan | April 6, 2015

“Furious 7,” the seventh installment of the “The Fast and the Furious” series, does a wonderful job of blending action and humor into an unforgettable film.The film begins with Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) in a hospital mourning the death of his...

Local rapper Matt Muse performs at an Ex'Pression meeting Tuesday. Muse also released his fourth EP, "Matthew Musick," Tuesday.

Local rapper speaks different truths through EP

By Darius Parker | April 2, 2015

DeKalb rapper Matt Muse released his fourth EP entitled “Matthew Musick” Tuesday.The EP includes five songs and an outro. Muse, senior coprorate communication major, released the EP Tuesday in honor of his very first EP release, “Never Stop,”...

Club allows all students to join 1st percussion contest

By Deanna Frances | April 2, 2015

Percussion Club will hold its first annual drum set competition to promote the club as an organization for all students.Students of any major can participate in the competition, which takes place 8 p.m. today in the College Grind in the Holmes Student...

Weekend Guide: April 2

By Northern Star staff | April 2, 2015

The only thing better than art, music or dogs is a weekend full of all three of them.TodayGet a sweet start on your weekend with Ellington’s With A Cherry on Top meal. For $10, you can enjoy three courses — all of which include cherries.The meal will...

Style Section: Fierce Nails

By Northern Star staff | April 1, 2015

Nails are an accessory you can wear everyday. Students are embracing this trend with long nails in bold colors.Check out how some NIU students wear this style below. Gladys Sanchez, junior special education major, said she rocks black nails as a statement.“I’m...

Percussion Ensemble to perform classic, Latin American-themed works at concert

By Northern Star staff | March 31, 2015

Electro-acoustic musician Jeremy Muller will perform with the Percussion Ensemble April 7 at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall.The Percussion Ensemble is made up of student performers who showcase compositions and musical genres from around the world,...

Punk dominates at NIU's Battle of the Bands

Punk dominates at NIU’s Battle of the Bands

By Andrew Roberts | March 30, 2015

The second Battle of the Bands had three more bands than it did in October, giving the competition greater variety in genres.The event, which was Saturday in the Holmes Student Center, featured seven local bands. This year’s Battle of the Bands was...

Secret menu items available at local restaurants

By Michelle Moreno | March 30, 2015

DeKalb restaurants have more food to offer than is on their menus.The Internet is flooded with secret menu items you can order from chain restuarants. These items use ingredients the restaurants already have in different foods and drinks that aren’t...

Anime conference Karoshi-Con caters to gamers

By Arthur Aumann & Sabreena Saleem | March 26, 2015

The fifth Karoshi-Con will feature 11 panels, including voice actor Lucas Schuneman’s revamped presentation on anime and video games.The convention is run by the Anime Association, is 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday in the Holmes Student Center. The 11...

Traditions Transfigured features Noh masks created by Bidou Yamaguchi including “Maria Teresa.” 

Altgeld’s Noh exhibit unmasks culture, beauty

By Alexis Malapitan | March 26, 2015

Bidou Yamaguchi pulled inspiration from around the world for the beautiful Traditions Transfigured art exhibition in the Altgeld Hall Art Museum.Yamaguchi, a master Noh mask creator who curated the exhibition, hosted an informative public artist talk...

Apollo Show to feature cash prize for best dressed

By Northern Star staff | March 25, 2015

The Apollo Show will feature a cash prize for the best dressed person.The show begins 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Holmes Student Center, Carl Sandburg Auditorium.Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for guests and are available online.