This year has seen the release of several popular and long-awaited games, such as Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Now, the time has come for gamers of the world to decide what game deserves the title of “Game of...

It’s time to gather with friends and loved ones, drink some eggnog and embrace the Yultide’s greetings.  What better way to get into the holiday spirit than by having a gay ol’ time? Now that many of us will have free time, it’s the perfect...

The first week of December is set to be a festive week filled with new passions and romance. As Venus, the planet of love, money and all other passions/hobbies, squares Pluto, the planet of transformation and rebirth, on Sunday, new romantic and financial...

“Saltburn” is like a “good for her” movie except there is no female lead, and it’s just Barry Keoghan playing another little freak with emotional problems.  Directed by Emerald Fennell, “Saltburn” has been trending on TikTok in the weeks...

DeKALB – NIU staff and students decked Altgeld Hall with boughs of holly as the fall semester comes to a close. NIU President Lisa Freeman welcomed staff and students to the annual President’s Holiday Gathering held in the Altgeld Hall Auditorium....

The gallery for the 2023 Fall Dance Concert can be found linked here on the Northern Star website.   DeKALB – As the thick, red curtains of the O’Connell Theatre rose, audience members were transported back to a time of flaming history and the...

DeKALB - The Egyptian Theatre is celebrating its 94th anniversary of providing entertainment to the local DeKalb community. Members of the community can show their support by donating $94 or more to the theatre’s Birthday Club. Donations for the...

The semester is winding down, and students may feel they need a pick-me-up to ease their finals-stressed minds. Here are three pieces of media that cover a broad range of tropes. “Waitress” Starting Dec. 7, select theaters will be showing the...

DeKALB – The Center for Black Studies will have a pre-Kwanzaa celebration to commemorate the upcoming holiday which is normally celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.  The celebration will be held so that students who will be leaving campus for the...

Crisp weather and falling leaves are nearly over, however that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some fall desserts. Here are some options if you’re craving something other than candy canes and chocolate to satisfy your sweet tooth: APPLE CRISP Cooking...

DeKALB – The Pick Museum of Anthropology’s “Good Food” exhibit presents information about food insecurity, food resources in DeKalb, what “Good Food” means to different people and more.  The exhibit was organized by curators Annalisa Amber,...

Every year, the School of Theatre and Dance holds a dance concert toward the end of fall. The show will feature a number of different dance styles. The dances set to be performed are: “Flames of Paris – Act III Pas de Deux,” "<3,"  “Walls...