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Actors perform obscene skits in interactive show

By Darius Parker | February 12, 2015

“Walk Of Shame” attendees will become part of the show through lewd, fake profiles created with photos of their faces.The interactive “Walk Of Shame” is part of an annual student-produced skit show themed around Valentine’s Day. The comedy show...

Alumna bakes for $10K in competitive 'Donut Showdown'

Alumna bakes for $10K in competitive ‘Donut Showdown’

By Sabreena Saleem | February 12, 2015

Alumna Kari Bereczky competes for $10,000 in today’s episode of the Cooking Channel’s “Donut Showdown.”Bereczky will appear on a Mardi Gras-themed episode as a baking assistant to her sister, Kris Wallace. The episode premieres 7 p.m. today.Wallace,...

College Life Hacks: Clean your face, avoid dandruff, clean your microwave

By Walter Douglas | February 9, 2015

Do you have acne and don’t want to spend money on gimmicky face wash products? Do you have dry hair and dandruff care products won’t relieve your scalp? Is your microwave filled with the leftovers? If you said "yes" to one of those questions then...

Brad Paisley brought his Country Nation World Tour to the Convocation Center Thursday. The show featured sets from Parmalee and The Swon Brothers.

Paisley show keeps audience standing

By Deanna Frances | February 9, 2015

Opening bands Parmalee and The Swon Brothers joined country singer Brad Paisley on stage for two collaborative songs at their sold-out concert Thursday in the Convocation Center.The Swon Brothers opened the show with popular songs, including “Pretty...

Style: Rainbow Hair

February 8, 2015

NIU students with unnatural dyed hair colors said it helps them express personal style.Check out some students’ hues below!Freshman psychology major Gabe Rohn said he uses Manic Panic brand hair dye to achieve his green tint.“Through Buddhist beliefs,...

Weekend Guide: Feb. 5

By Northern Star staff | February 5, 2015

Are you getting a little stir crazy from being snowed in? Get out this weekend and check out these local food and music events:TodayCountry singer Brad Paisley will perform 7:30 p.m. at the Convocation Center. The concert will also feature sets from bands,...

Bob Odenkirk plays Saul Goodman in the “Breaking Bad” spin-off, “Better Call Saul,” which will premiere Sunday on AMC.

AMC revives dead, calls Saul

By Arthur Aumann | February 5, 2015

AMC is kicking off the first Sunday of the year of no football with zombies, lawyers and plenty of morally ambiguous characters.“The Walking Dead”“The Walking Dead” looks to pick up the pieces after the group suffered yet another loss in fall’s...

Two artists added to Tink’s Saturday lineup

By Northern Star staff | February 4, 2015

Two more sets, Toni Romiti and Hurt Everybody, have been added to the lineup for rapper and singer Tink’s performance Think Tink 7 p.m. Saturday in the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom.Hosts Will Worley and Omega Psi Phi will allow students...

Food Network show tests kids’ dedication to baking

By Alexis Malapitan | February 2, 2015

Passion is a key ingredient in Food Network’s upcoming series, Kids Baking Championship, which premieres 7 p.m. today.Contestants ages 10-13 will take on challenges that test their creativity, intelligence and baking skills to win the judges over. Because...

‘Lost Lords’ stays loyal to TV series

By Arthur Aumann | February 2, 2015

Gamers can anticipate another merciless episode of the “Game of Thrones” video game.The second chapter of Telltale’s video game adaptation of Game of Thrones, “The Lost Lords,” will be released for PlayStation Feb. 3 and Xbox Feb. 4.I was...

College Life Hacks: Cooking ramen and cleaning jeans and socks

By Walter Douglas | February 1, 2015

Do #collegeproblems like microwaved Tupperware and faded jeans sound nightmarish to you?Fear not: With these college life hacks you’ll have the best ramen on campus, perfect jeans and shoes with that brand new smell.Ramen sans a stoveThroughout college,...

Jan. 30: What should you do this weekend?

By Northern Star staff | January 30, 2015

Want to know what you should do for free in DeKalb this weekend? Take this quiz and find out! Don't worry: This quiz is free, too.