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Preview: SOTD opens MainStage play “Conference of the Birds”

By Northern Star Staff | April 1, 2022

NIU’s School of Theatre and Dance is set to open their spring MainStage production following the poem “The Conference of the Birds” directed by Cecilie Keenan. The play opens on Friday. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre....

James E. Ransome and Lesa Cline-Ransome held a lecture on Wednesday in the Recital Hall in the Music building where they discussed their work in illustration and children's books.  (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

DeKalb day planner: April 3

By Grace Barone | March 31, 2022

You’ve made it past the halfway point of the semester, congratulations! If you’re looking for a relaxing day filled with music, theater and yoga, here are some ideas on what to do this Sunday.  Chambers Ensemble Competition  Kick off your Sunday...

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What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

By Northern Star Staff | March 31, 2022

It can be difficult to narrow down what you want to watch with all of the options available. If you’re one of those people who take note of what won at the Oscars and then create a list of potential options, you probably have a good list to get through...

Cozy home composition with cup of tea, candlestick and books close up (Getty Images)

Gift ideas for booklovers and bibliophiles

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | March 31, 2022

While giving books to any booklover is the simple and easy way to go, that is not always what they want. You can create or purchase personalized gifts based on the books they love. Here are some book-related gifts, trinkets and, of course, books to give...

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Weekly horoscopes: March 30 – April 5

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | March 30, 2022

The new moon occurs Friday in Aries. A new cycle is beginning! The upcoming days are all about turning a new leaf and building up your strength of character. Try not to worry about the things you can’t control, as there are plenty you may run into....

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Unique April Fools’ Day pranks to try this year

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | March 29, 2022

April Fools’ Day is coming up which means it’s time for jokesters and pranksters to come out and have some fun. Whether you’re the prankster or the prankee, it’s a fun day all around. Here are some harmless, fun pranks to pull off on friends,...

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Gender and Sexuality Resource Center to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | March 29, 2022

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center will celebrate the Transgender Day of Visibility by hosting an in-person event and sharing words of support and affirmation on Thursday. Transgender Day of Visibility, also known as TDOV, takes place on March...

Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson laughs as she is questioned by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee (Alex Brandon | Associated Press)

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson nomination serves as inspiration

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | March 27, 2022

While campaigning for the 2020 Presidential election, then-presidential candidate Joe Biden made a promise to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court when given the opportunity. That promise came true last month when President Biden announced Judge...

There's Fun In Store, downtown DeKalb, has a wide variety of games to choose from (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)

Date night ideas for $20 or less

By Grace Barone | March 27, 2022

Dating in college can be difficult for a variety of reasons. One obstacle college students may face is having a lack of funds. It's hard having a job while being a full-time student and with the price of almost everything getting hiked up recently, going...

Austyn Menk (from left) plays piano, Morgan Turner plays string bass, Kirby Fellis plays trombone and Noah Brooks plays drums in a jazz quartet (Zohair Khan | Northern Star)

Ukraine Benefit Concert brings community together

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | March 27, 2022

DeKALB — NIU President Lisa Freeman started off Friday’s Ukraine Benefit Concert with a speech about people coming together to support communities abroad before introducing the first performance of the night.  The concert was hosted by the NIU...

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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #44

By Lifestyle staff | March 27, 2022

Weekly Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1giXb0TTfT9SeND8gRAaru?si=0axEEFNNQU2177IbI4O6jQ  Madelaine’s picks The Shins - “New Slang” Starry Cat - “Happiness” Lord Huron - “Meet Me in the Woods” “New...