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Drown in happiness with fun seafood dishes

By Matthew Soulis | October 7, 2014

Surprise and impress family and friends this Homecoming with warm, delectable seafood dishes.Seafood is an acquired taste and nothing but the finest wines should be enjoyed with it. I recommend pairing these seafood dishes with a supple white wine Moscato...

Alumnus connects decades of writing in trilogy

By Kevin Bartelt | October 6, 2014

Alumnus Richard Engling fuses experiences with “things just totally invented” in portions of his trilogy, which will be released today.The Afterlife Trilogy covers more than 35 years of writing and includes work from author Fern Chertow, who died...

DeKalb Beer Fest postponed until spring

By Northern Star Staff | October 6, 2014

The DeKalb Beer Festival scheduled for Friday at the Convocation Center has been postponed until the spring.Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster.com or by phone with Ticketmaster will be refunded automatically. Tickets purchased through the Convocation...

Second City gives 1st-rate show at Convo

By Kevin Bartelt | October 5, 2014

Unanticipated jokes kept Second City improvisers on their toes and me on the edge of my seat at The Second City 55th Anniversary Tour Friday.The performance, which took place at the Convocation Center and attracted more adults than students, included...

Dive in to bold fall novels

By Alexis Malapitan | October 5, 2014

With your hot tea and blanket ready, get ready to cuddle up with these fall books.“The Fine Art of Pretending”Romance author Rachel Harris’ “The Fine Art of Pretending,” which was released Sept. 30, shares the story 17-year-old Alyssa Reed’s...

Spencer Elaine (left), 75, of Sycamore, visits with artist Renie B. Adams Oct. 5 at the Art Box, 308 E. Lincoln Highway. Adams walked attendees through the gallery as they followed along with her collective art book.

Digital artist has right ‘Idea’

By Alex Hyde | October 5, 2014

Bananas, valentine hearts and vivid patterns were all passions of local artist Renie B. Adams showcased in her art exhibition opening Sunday.The Art Box, 308 E. Lincoln Highway, hosted an opening reception for the exhibition. The event featured 76-year-old...

Latin, jazz fuse for dance party

By Darius Parker | October 1, 2014

Students will show off their newly learned salsa moves at the Latin Jazz Dance party 8 p.m. today at the Music Building’s Boutell Memorial Concert Hall.The Latin Jazz Dance party will feature the Afro-Cuban Folkloric Ensemble and the DeKalb Latin Jazz...

Hand-breaded pork chops make a good leftover when adding flavoring like brown gravy sauce.

Rich flavors make leftovers enjoyable

By Matthew Soulis | October 1, 2014

Everyone loves a home-cooked meal, but no one cares for leftovers.These simple supper saviors will turn your cold, old meals into a hot dinner plate. Don’t just reheat the same old, boring meal; kick it up a notch and actually enjoy your leftovers.Hand-breaded...

Welcome Back, Ellington’s: Student-run eatery dazzles in opening

By Alexis Malapitan | October 1, 2014

Correction: This article incorrectly refers to a side dish as polenta. The student-run Ellington’s restaurant re-opened with an impressive corn-themed menu Tuesday.For $10, customers were served a drink and three-course meal consisting of an appetizer,...

Keep fashion simple, classy for presentations

By Sabreena Saleem | September 30, 2014

Instead of wasting time searching for a business suit, use these fashion tips so your teachers and classmates know you mean business.WomenDon’t: Wear uncomfortable high heels or shoes. High heels look nice, but it usually shows when you’re not comfortable...

5 albums to help you relax, combat stress

By Alex Hyde | September 30, 2014

One way to manage stress is with music; however, a three-minute song isn’t always long enough to relieve the pain.These albums can help you kiss your stress goodbye.Kendrick Lamar: “good kid, m.A.A.d city”This relaxing record will surely keep your...

Jazz Ensemble plans to add singer to group

By Claire Buchanan | September 30, 2014

Reggie Thomas, jazz studies coordinator and Jazz Ensemble director, plans to add another instrument to the group — the human voice.Adding a jazz vocalist and creating a jazz vocal ensemble are in the works under Thomas, who took the place of former...