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Artists project work via light

By Andrew Roberts | November 30, 2014

Time arts students, who specialize in animation and interactive art, will show end-of-semester projects that shed light on the program.The students will showcase their work at the Time Arts Project Light House Art Show 6 p.m. Tuesday at The House Cafe,...

In Focus: What’s the worst Thanksgiving food?

By Northern Star Staff | November 24, 2014

Arthur AumannCasseroleThe worst Thanksgiving food is without a doubt casserole.It doesn’t even matter what kind of casserole — broccoli, ham, cheese — because it’s all the same. There’s always that obscure relative who claims he or she has the...

Get festive with DIY room decorations, ornaments

By Emma Harvey | November 24, 2014

We’re not all Martha Stewart, but decorating your room for the holidays doesn’t have to be as hard as that Contemporary Moral Issues final.From boxes come childhood crafts that have somehow managed to survive another year. But, if you’re not really...

Students raise $52K at dance marathon

Students raise $52K at dance marathon

By Deanna Frances | November 23, 2014

Students raised $52,336 for the Children’s Miracle Network and Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago at Dance Marathon Nov. 23.Participants danced for eight hours at the Holmes Student Center to raise awareness and give ill children and their families...

‘Star Wars’ without George Lucas still brings creativity

By Andrew Roberts | November 23, 2014

Getting a glimpse of the plot of “Star Wars: Episode VII — the Force Awakens” will be the highlight of the movie’s trailer, which is rumored to be released the first weekend of December.“Star Wars: Episode VII” will be the first “Star Wars”...

Teams battle for laughs at WildN’ Out

By Darius Parker | November 19, 2014

Students will decide the winners of Black Theater Workshop’s WildN’ Out improv comedy competition Nov. 20.The WildN’ Out battle — derived from sketch comedy and improv television series “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out” — is a program...

Students go too far with sex, drug use on Huskie_snaps

Students go too far with sex, drug use on Huskie_snaps

By Darius Parker | November 19, 2014

The amusing but raunchy Snapchat group huskie_snaps has reached 5,000 views despite its graphic content.Snapchat is a photo messaging app which enables users to send 10-second photo or video clips, called snaps. Users can also add snaps to a story where...

Broadway show only rolls around once every 4 years

By Arthur Aumann | November 19, 2014

School of Theatre and Dance students will fuse acclaimed Broadway plays for a performance that occurs only once every four years.“Got Broadway Rhythm, Everybody Dance!,” which is directed by Judith Chitwood and choreographed by Chitwood, Autumn Eckman...

Members of hacker-activist group Anonymous are known for their Guy Fawkes masks, which they wear during protests and interviews. The group hacked into a Ku Klux Klan Twitter account Sunday as part Operation KKK, one of its elaborate social media statements.

Anonymous proves: Take hacks seriously

By Sabreena Saleem | November 18, 2014

Hacktivist group Anonymous reminded the Internet of its existence in one of its boldest hacking operations Nov. 16.Anonymous is a group comprised of international hacker-activists who use their skills to make statements about civil rights and freedom.The...

Sweet Italian sausage and stuffed pepper with ricotta cheese made for a spicy and colorful main course Tuesday at Ellington’s restaurant in the Holmes Student Center.

Sweet, sour flavors peppered in tasty meals

By Alexis Malapitan | November 18, 2014

Correction: This article incorrectly said Jerry Williams, senior jazz studies major, was playing a small trumpet. Williams was playing a saxophone.Ellington’s fiery but pleasantly surprising delicious Capsicum meal Tuesday was complemented by the musical...

Anthony Sampson, Present Perfect Modeling Organization choreographer and junior communication major, leads student models during their rehearsal Nov. 16 in the Holmes Student Center’s Regency Room.

Modeling organization unveils members, styles

By Darius Parker | November 17, 2014

Present Perfect Modeling Organization is showcasing its new members at a show for the first time in four years.Present Perfect Modeling Organization, which allows students to produce shows and display fashion trends on and off the runway, will unveil...

Brad Paisley performs on stage at the 48th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn.

Brad Paisley coming to Convocation Center, tickets go on sale Friday

By Northern Star Staff | November 17, 2014

Country singer Brad Paisley will perform 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Convocation Center, NIU has announced.Paisley’s Country Nation World Tour will include performances from Parmalee and The Swon Brothers. Tickets start at $39.75 and go on sale 10 a.m....