Whether it’s a mainstream box office hit or an experimental indie drama, Joaquin Phoenix’s vast, versatile filmography proves him to be one of the most significant talents of his generation. Phoenix often finds himself in dark, mysterious roles,...

Editor’s note: The Northern Star is not sponsored or endorsed by any of the stores and brands mentioned in this piece. The end of the school year brings the beginning of summer. Here are some travel must-haves for all the traveling adventures you...

DeKALB – Soft blue lights glimmered on the O’Connell theater stage as five dancers took their places, bodies bent over in poses they’re all too familiar with. As the music started out as a fantasia melody, The Rite of Spring begun. April 27 through...

This week, writers picked three songs they consider as guilty pleasures because, let's be honest, we all have them. Sarah’s picks Bruno Mars - “Treasure” Coldplay - “Adventure of a Lifetime” Savage Garden - “I Want You” Bruno...

It’s hard to believe that next week will be May already. In the deluge of media constantly thrown at us, here are three important releases to look out for next week. “Maps” - Billy Woods and Kenny Segal Underground hip-hop fans rejoice: A new...

DeKALB – NIU alumni Jack Baker headlined a standup set of comedians AJ Leidig, Adriel Compean and Xavier Smith on Tuesday.  The event was hosted by Smith, a senior Operations Management and Information Systems major, and was put on by the NIU Student...

Editor’s Note: The following piece contains spoilers for the fourth season of “Barry,” which is currently streaming on HBO. Some shows devastate you with their persistently tragic storylines while others make you laugh out loud every 30 seconds....

“Spirited Away: Live on Stage” made its first appearance in North America Sunday.  This stage adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki’s 2001 film “Spirited Away” marks the second event from the line-up of Studio Ghibli Fest. This festival celebrates...

Revel in the spring weather and explore the DeKalb scene this Saturday. Chemical Engineering with Society of Women Engineers From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. the DeKalb Public Library, located at 309 Oak St. is hosting a chemical engineering event. Attendees...

The NIU Student Veteran Association will be presenting a comedy show at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium. Hosted by NIU student Xavier Smith, the event will feature headliner Jack Baker as well as comedians AJ Leiding and Adriel Compeon....

On Thursday, the NIU Jazz Orchestra treated audience members to a lively evening of big band and jazz music.  Despite the event’s noticeably light attendance, the orchestra played energetically and confidently as though they were playing to a sold...