Self-proclaimed “Mother Monster” Lady Gaga and legendary singer Tony Bennett have teamed up for a warm and rejuvenating jazz album, “Cheek to Cheek.”“Cheek to Cheek,” which was released Tuesday, features 11 smooth and fun songs. Listeners...
The ghost of Paul McCartney may one day haunt — or maybe it’s already haunting — the Northern Star office.Rumors of McCartney’s death began in 1966 after the Beatles’ bassist was supposedly in a fatal accident and was replaced by a lookalike....
Replicating runway trends on campus can be tricky, especially when it comes to footwear.The shoes I dream about are often overpriced and/or impractical. Luckily, there are trendy, practical and affordable shoe styles for men and women to flaunt on or...
Alumni are raising money to open NIU’s first food truck, the DogHouse, at the Homecoming football game.Jordan Delegal, Keith Otis and Elliot Echols created Hungry Huskies, Inc., which would manage the food truck, to align with NIU President Doug Baker’s...
Batman fans can watch the premiere of TV show “Gotham” with the Comic Book Club 6:30 p.m. Monday at New Game in Town, 811 W. Lincoln Highway.The watch party will include food, drinks and comic-book related activities, including trivia. Alex Hedlund,...
Meals on the go are more convenient than cooking at home, but too often they are messy or not enjoyable.For the early birds, here’s something extra that will get you through that 3 o’clock class so you’re not snoring in a lecture. For night owls,...
Comedian and actor Nick Swardson aims for his stand-up to make the audience feel like they’re hanging out in his living room.Swardson will perform 8 p.m. today at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Tickets are $39.50.Northern Star: When did you...
DeKalb | Co-ed dance fraternity Delta Phi Delta raised awareness and money for suicide prevention at its Dance for Your Life event Tuesday in the Martin Luther King Jr. Commons.Delta Phi Delta members are students of all majors who share a passion for...
Keep it casual this week in varsity-inspired outerwear, comfy joggers and denim blues.Some people think of fall as a time to wear plaid flannels, cozy sweaters, leather boots and blue denim. Stores usually clear out florals, neons and beach-inspired styles...
Shara Worden, singer and songwriter for My Brightest Diamond, takes listeners on a colorful and vivid journey with each carefully orchestrated song in her album, “This Is My Hand.”The former Sufjan Stevens backup vocalist carefully crafted her fourth...
DeKalb | Twelve junior bachelor of fine arts acting majors travel to Moscow Sept. 15 for a three-month study abroad program.The students will study six days a week at the Moscow Art Theatre. Alexander Gelman, director of the School of Theatre and Dance,...
The Stage Coach Players’ “Urinetown: The Musical” tells a story about hope, justice and bathrooms.The show, which premiered Thursday, will run Thursdays through Sundays until Sept. 21 at Stage Coach Players, 126 S. Fifth St.“Urinetown” is about...
