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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Lagwagon: Live in a Dive

By Kelly Johnson | February 17, 2005

Oh, the live album. Do you remember the last time you heard about your favorite band releasing one and thought, "Hey, this will do just fine until they release their new material?" Generally, the live album wears out its welcome within a couple of weeks...

“Shark Tale”

By Richard Pulfer | February 17, 2005

If there was a one-line pitch for "Shark Tale," it would probably be "Finding Nemo meets Dragonheart with a touch of Goodfellas." Although "Shark Tale" isn’t as inspiring as any of these, it is by large a fun and fast-paced family flick. The film follows...

Student transforms frat-house room into mini bar

By Rachel Gorr | February 17, 2005

On the second floor of the Skulls (Phi Kappa Sigma) fraternity house resides Errol Janusz, who truly made a 15’ by 12’ space his own, infusing it with a sense of graphic color and classic taste. The small but stylish space features a built-in bar,...

“Kiss the Bride”

By Marcus Leshock | February 17, 2005

The story of four young women struggling to come to terms with their traditional Italian parents, "Kiss The Bride" quickly loses the theme of cultural identity and soon becomes the story of four young women struggling against the omnipresent Los Angeles...

Eisley: Room Noises

By Collin Quick | February 17, 2005

When family members put aside personal differences and collaborate to make an album, it’s either hit or miss. Hit: Liam and Noel Gallagher and Oasis. Miss: The Osmonds. Hit: Jonny and Colin Greenwood and Radiohead. Miss: The Partridge Family. When four...

Originality tops the charts

By Greg Feltes | February 16, 2005

Carrie Cullen’s musical tastes give new meaning to the word eclectic. When Cullen, a senior biological sciences major, was asked to name her 10 favorite bands, she rattled off a list that included both obscure and mainstream bands. However, there is...

Spreading the gospel of archaeology

By Mark Pietrowski | February 15, 2005

Michael Kolb doesn’t fear snakes or crack a whip, but that hasn’t stopped him from scouring the globe for priceless artifacts like Indiana Jones did. Kolb, an associate archaeology professor who has taught at NIU for nine years, said he enjoys introducing...

Looking for NIU’s ‘Godfather’

By Mark Pietrowski | February 14, 2005

"Guys, this is a very special occasion. ‘The Godfather’ himself has decided to grace us with his presence. This is his damn house. He sleeps 20 feet away." - Beanie (Vince Vaughn) from "Old School" Sweeps has been greatly disappointed by the lack...

Mediocre ‘Hitch’ can’t get its priorities straight

By Marcus Leshock | February 11, 2005

Editor’s Note: No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. The following is a review of a new Will Smith comedy vehicle that hits theaters today. Weekender movie critic Marcus Leshock attended an advanced screening of the film with the condition that his...

“Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow”

By Richard Pulfer | February 10, 2005

An amazing adventure told with state of the art special effects, "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow" serves up an healthy dose of action, humor and wonder. Shot almost entirely in front of a blue screen, the movie depicts a vintage comic book advneture...

What was YOUR favorite

By Chris Strupp | February 10, 2005

The Ameriquest Cat Killer commercial "Just by coincidence it was supposed to be romantic, but turned into a life threatening event." - Ben Gilbert, Freshmen, Accountancy The Bud Light sky diving ad where the pilot jumps after the beer "Totally didn’t...

It’s not me … it’s you

By Brayton Cameron | February 10, 2005

I have never been much of a romantic. In fact, I once refused to make out with my former girlfriend on her birthday because she smelled. Valentine’s Day is not one of my favorite days. However, instead of filling this column with bitterness and hate,...

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