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Jonathan Shelby, assistant lifestyle editor, stands in front of a bench. This weekend, NIU student organizations will be given the chance to paint the windows of the Holmes Student Center. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Weekend Rundown: Kickstart fall with a festival and concert

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 10, 2024

This Weekend Rundown Writeup includes events such as the “Paint the Windows!” Homecoming event, a fall festival featuring a corn maze and fall-themed treats, a concert by the Composition Club, a chili cook-off and a spooky roller derby scrimmage.  SPOOKY...

A graphic shows five-cheese queso. This quick and easy queso recipe comes together in five minutes. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

5-minute quick and easy queso

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 9, 2024

This delicious and quick five-minute queso recipe is sure to get your taste buds tingling.   With a blend of five different cheeses, cream, medley of Mexican spices and vegetables, this queso is perfect for nachos, pasta or whatever you're in the...

The NIU Jazz Orchestra bows to the crowd after their last song, “Ms. Garvey, Ms. Garvey” composed by Jason Marshall. The NIU Jazz Orchestra is led by Director and Professor of Jazz Studies Roosevelt Griffin III. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

NIU School of Music jazzes up a storm

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 9, 2024

The minutes dragged on as a large crowd of jazz enthusiasts slowly grew around the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall of the Music Building, eagerly awaiting to hear the latest masterpiece of the NIU School of Music.  Students of the NIU School of Music...

Zelda looks over Hyrule in the new game "Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom." This is the first "Legend of Zelda" game where Zelda is a playable protagonist. (Nintendo of America under Fair Use)

Zelda saves Link in ‘Echoes of Wisdom’

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 8, 2024

Ganon, the demon king, has brought darkness once more to the land of Hyrule and the only hero who can make a stand is Link — no wait, it's Zelda?! The hero of this story is Princess Zelda.  For the first time in the “Legend of Zelda” franchise,...

Mephiles the Dark stands menacingly with his fist clenched. A new story trailer revealed that additional old characters would appear in "Sonic X Shadow Generations." (Sony Under Fair Use)

Beloved characters return in ‘Sonic X Shadow Generations’

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 8, 2024

The next “Sonic” game is fast approaching and excitement is high as three more characters will make an unexpected appearance in the game.  On Sept. 24, another trailer was released for the upcoming game “Sonic X Shadow Generations,” revealing...

Joaquin Phoenix arrives at the premiere of "Joker: Folie a Deux" on Sept. 30 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Unlike the first, the sequel is a musical. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

‘Joker’ musical mishandles plot

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | October 7, 2024

DC’s most notorious villain, the Joker, gives you another glimpse into his dark origin with “Joker: Folie à Deux.” However, this sequel takes a sharp turn from the first film with the fact that it, surprisingly, is a musical.  “Joker: Folie...

A prop throne sits in the middle of a stage. NIU's School of Theatre and Dance's current play, "Mary Stuart," featured no physical set besides the throne, instead relying on lighting to create the set. (Tyler Gordon | Northern Star)

‘Mary Stuart’ braves the stage

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer | October 6, 2024

Political obligations, human nature and the emotional pain of not knowing what choices to make highlight “Mary Stuart,” a tale that depicts the best and worst of people in a two and a half hour runtime. Friday night, NIU saw the opening of its...

Attendees of the "Eat Your Word" poetry event listen to a speaker. The event was hosted at the DeKalb Country History Center, 1730 N. Main St., Sycamore. (Tyler Gordon | Northern Star)

History Center sets the table for local poets

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer | October 6, 2024

DeKalb county community members came together to explore the simple but powerful sentiment behind sharing food Thursday evening. The DeKalb County History Center hosted a community poetry event, “Eat Your Words,” in conjunction with their newest...

Jonathan Shelby, assistant lifestyle editor, stands in the grass. This weekend, check out the "Mary Stuart" play and the Kishwaukee Concert Band performance. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Weekend Rundown: Concerts, dramas and jazz this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 4, 2024

This Weekend Rundown Writeup includes events such as the “Mary Stuart” play from the NIU School of Theatre and Dance, a performance by the Kishwaukee Concert Band, a Saxophone Day event, OL&RO Trunk Show and an evening of tacos and jazz with Cole...

‘At Play’ exhibit generates vivid nostalgia

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 3, 2024

Toys are a monumental part of childhood, let alone they create lasting memories that are cherished for years to come. The new exhibit in Cole Hall captures this feeling perfectly.  Opened to the public last month, the latest exhibit featured in...

A red sign hangs on the DeKalb Country History Center, located at 1730 N. Main St. in Sycamore. The center will host the "Eat Your Words" poetry event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. (Northern Star File Photo)

Discuss food at ‘Eat Your Words’ poetry event

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer | October 3, 2024

The DeKalb County History Center is hosting an event from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Thursday, based around their collaborative exhibit “Food: Gathering Around the Table.” Located at 1730 N. Main St. in Sycamore, “Eat Your Words: Food and Poetry”...

A poster for “Mary Stuart” hangs in the Stevens Building. The NIU School of Theatre and Dance production will begin shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

‘Mary Stuart’ takes stage Friday

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer | October 2, 2024

“Mary Stuart” is an intense and dramatic play presenting the antagonism between Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I of England. Although it features some historic occurrences and relations, the story is a dramatized account of the struggle of...