By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
| October 11, 2022
The annual occurrence of Inktober is here. Every October, Inktober features 31 days of drawing prompts for people to complete and share.
Photos of the prompts are shared across various social media platforms. Traditionally done with ink, Inktober...
By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor
| October 10, 2022
The NIU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra held their first concert of the fall semester on Thursday.
Led by professor Rodrigo Villanueva Conroy and graduate teaching assistant Austyn Menk, the Jazz Ensemble started the concert with “Hay Burner,”...
DeKALB – DeKalb residents and NIU students gathered in downtown DeKalb to celebrate NIU’s 115th homecoming on Thursday.
“I am most looking forward to the community coming together to support NIU,” said Devyn Grzywa, a DeKalb resident.
Shops...
Introducing the Northern Star podcast "The Culture Pop." A lifestyle podcast focusing on current events within the world of pop culture. Hosted by Daija Hammonds, Northern Star Lifestyle Editor, and Bridgette Fox, Northern Star Copy Editor. Follow along...
The NIU Dietetic Interns are hosting a Paris-themed special dinner 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday in Neptune Dining.
There will be raffle prizes and a photo booth for people to enjoy. The menu for the dinner will include items such as chicken confit,...
Weekly Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6mG9SbD3Ur96puazjxlZgs?si=cd2c4f461e674826
Daija’s picks
Billy Joel – “Everybody Loves You Now”
Paramore – “This Is Why”
Nick Wilson – “Lead Me to the Water”
“Everybody...
By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
| October 7, 2022
Editor’s note: This article is not sponsored by Rosita's Mexican Restaurant and is not an endorsement from the Northern Star as an organization.
Rosita's Mexican Restaurant has been run and operated in DeKalb by the Balli family since 1972. The...
DeKALB – Expect whimsy and family-friendly fun this Halloween season from the DeKalb Park District, which has four upcoming events planned for the community to enjoy, according to an Oct. 6 news release.
DeKalb Halloween House Decorating Contest (Oct....
DeKALB – Delta Sigma Pi and OMIS (Operations Management and Information Systems) are hosting an Open Mic Night at 6 p.m. today in the Innovation Lab in Barsema Hall. The mic night event will continue to be held on the first Thursday of each month.
Delta...
By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
| October 6, 2022
DeKALB – The NIU School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2022-2023 performance season with its adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” directed by professional theatre director Kay Martinovich.
Performances will be held...
It’s the time of the year for chilly weather and freakish freights. With it being October, here are a few shows and movies that depict the beauty and horror of humanity.
“The Green Knight” (Hulu)
“The Green Knight” is an adventure, fantasy...
By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor
| October 5, 2022
With the temperature dropping and the wind starting to blow, we know fall is here. For those looking to get into the fall mood, here are some music recommendations to fulfill your daily dose of fall vibes.
“Woodland” – The Paper Kites
The Paper...
