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...
By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
| April 27, 2023
Editor’s note: This article is not sponsored by Rosati's Pizza and is not an endorsement from the Northern Star as an organization.
Since 2021, Rosati’s Pizza in DeKalb has been serving up a wide selection of pizzas, calzones and wings.
Though...
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...
By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
| April 25, 2023
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...
By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
| April 24, 2023
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....
By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
| April 23, 2023
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...
Denim is in right now. Whether it be vintage-inspired denim – a raw, deep blue made to be worn in for years – or modern denim – stretched thin and taut, cropped above the ankle – denim is here to stay. For those looking to move beyond the standard...
To reflect the recent changes in weather, here are some songs that make listeners feel a happy-sad medium.
Nick’s picks
David Kauffman and Eric Caboor - “One More Day (You’ll Fly Again)”
John Prine - “Angel from Montgomery”
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Give DeKalb County celebrates its 10th year supporting the non-profit organizations of DeKalb. The 24-hour event on May 4 asks community donors to donate as much as they can to benefit over 140 non-profit organizations set up or serving in DeKalb.
Founded...
