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Quesadillas and Pico de Gallo are apart of Mexican cuisine and were seen as a treat in Caleb Johnson's, senior lifestyle writer, family. (Caleb Johnson | Northern Star)

Quesadillas, Pico de Gallo recipes and family memories

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | November 20, 2022

From the heart of Mexico comes a stunning and delicious meal. Inspired by my family's rich cultural traditions, here’s a modern take on classic recipes. Quesadillas often consist of melted cheese inside a tortilla and have been made in Mexico since...

See ‘White Christmas’ at the Egyptian Theatre on Dec. 11

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | November 17, 2022

DeKALB –  The Egyptian Theatre will be showing a holiday classic, “White Christmas” over winter break. The movie will be featured at 2 p.m. on Dec. 11 and will be shown in 35 mm. Tickets will range from $8 for those over the age of 65 and students...

Taking a walk while listening to music or an audiobook can be helpful when you need time to relax and unwind.

How to be your own best friend

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | November 17, 2022

Being alone can be scary sometimes, especially in college when making friends may seem almost impossible. However, being alone doesn’t mean that someone is lonely; there’s a difference. Here is the ultimate guide on how to be alone and be OK with...

See what Sports Reporter Alex Crowe plans on watching this weekend.

Watch the Bears play against the Falcons and ‘Inside Out’ this weekend

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | November 17, 2022

With finals week fast approaching, take some time off from studying and check out these recommendations on ideas for what to watch this weekend.  “INSIDE OUT” (Disney+) “Inside Out” is a journey into our emotions. 11-year-old Riley is forced...

The School of Theatre and Dance will be performing “Carmina Burana,” a cantata first composed in 1935 by Carl Orff for its Fall Dance Concert, starting Nov. 17.

‘Carmina Burana’ to be performed by School of Theatre and Dance

By Eddie Drinkwine | November 17, 2022

DeKALB – The School of Theatre and Dance will be performing “Carmina Burana,” a cantata first composed in 1935 by Carl Orff for its Fall Dance Concert. The first performance will start at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 17 at the Stevens Building on campus....

Avoiding top fast-fashion brands such as SHEIN or Fashion Nova can be a good start to reducing the world's carbon emissions.

The danger of purchasing from fast fashion brands

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | November 16, 2022

The clothing and textile industry is responsible for roughly 4% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. To put that into perspective, the fashion industry is emitting roughly the same amount of carbon emissions as the economies of France, Germany and...

NIU Banda and NIU Mariachi will be performing a concert with Sones de México at 7 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall at the Music Building.

Watch an NIU Banda and Mariachi concert, learn tree trimming this Saturday

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | November 16, 2022

With fresh snow on the ground, you may want to go out and spend the day somewhere warm doing something fun. This Saturday, there are many great things to do in DeKalb.  OPEN ART WORKSHOP AT THE DEKALB PUBLIC LIBRARY  From 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m....

The DeKalb Public Library will be sponsoring an afternoon concert highlighting Hawaiian music at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the library’s Yusunas Meeting Room.

Hawaiian Show to be featured at DeKalb Public Library

By Evan Mellon, News Reporter | November 16, 2022

Hawaii is coming to the DeKalb Public Library for an afternoon of music and fun. The DeKalb Public Library will be sponsoring an afternoon concert highlighting Hawaiian music at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the library’s Yusunas Meeting Room The event...

Ashlie Amber will perform her show “Ashlie Amber: I Will Always Love You” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 18.

Ashlie Amber to perform tribute to Whitney Houston at the Egyptian Theatre

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | November 16, 2022

DeKALB -- Singer Ashlie Amber is coming to DeKalb on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N 2nd St., to perform a tribute to the late singer Whitney Houston while telling her own personal story. Amber has been a full-time professional...

This image released by Marvel Studios shows Danai Gurira (left) and Letitia Wright as Shuri in a scene from "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." (Marvel Studios via AP)

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ a touching tribute

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | November 15, 2022

Editor’s Note: This review will contain spoilers, so read with caution, or go buy tickets to your nearest theater to watch the film and come back later. The time has come to return to Wakanda, in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." In the face of a...

Students living in residence halls can download the official NIU app to check if washers and dryers are available to use.

How to avoid frustrations in residence halls’ laundry rooms

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | November 15, 2022

Moving to campus in a different city can bring a lot of exciting times but also some challenges. You’re essentially living on your own, having to take care of yourself. One of the things that you have to start doing is your own laundry, if you weren’t...

Elwood House Museum under a new snowfall at 420 Linden Place in DeKalb. Christmas tours will take place from Nov. 16 to Friday, Dec. 18. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Ellwood House Museum to host holiday traditions

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | November 15, 2022

DeKALB – From Wednesday, Nov. 16 through Friday, Dec. 18, the Ellwood House located at 420 Linden Place will be offering Christmas tours to visitors. More than a dozen rooms in the 1879 mansion will be decorated by volunteers, community organizations...