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There are many on-and-off campus activities for students to enjoy and participate in this weekend. These events are anywhere from learning to just having a good time.

What to do in DeKalb Nov. 5 to Nov. 7

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | November 5, 2021

There are many on-and-off campus activities for students to enjoy and participate in this weekend. These events are anywhere from learning to just having a good time. Friday First Friday Bingo Students are invited to play bingo in Club 1895, located...

Bar within Fatty's Bar & Grille

Fatty’s Pub & Grille to host annual craft beer expo

By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer | November 4, 2021

DeKALB – Fatty’s Pub and Grille will host its annual craft beer expo Saturday, offering over 50 beers for attendees to sample.  The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Novak room of Fatty’s Pub & Grille,1312 W. Lincoln Highway. Beer...

AMC movie theater

Film review: ‘Dune’

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | November 4, 2021

“Dune,” released Oct. 22, is an epic action film that follows fictional character Paul Atreides and his thrilling adventure throughout the movie’s futuristic desert setting and asks the question of who can and cannot be trusted. The film stars...

Free is a 2-year-old mixed-breed dog that was found as a stray.

Tails pet of the week: Free

By Aidan Bengford | November 3, 2021

DeKALB – The Tails Humane Society’s Pet of the week is a 2-year-old mixed-breed dog that was found as a stray named Free. She is a very shy and sweet dog.  She can take a little while to be won over, but food usually does the trick. She loves...

Jerk Fuzion Bar and Grill, 930 Pappas Drive, offers authentic Jamaican-style cuisine and a place where everyone "can let their hair down."

Jerk Fuzion blends cultures with food

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist | November 3, 2021

DeKALB –  Jerk Fuzion Bar and Grill stands out compared to all of the restaurants in DeKalb as with its different cultural roots and nightlife scene. Jerk Fuzion, 930 Pappas Drive, manages to be a hit on and off campus.   Jerk Fuzion, which opened...

"The Office Experience" attendants can expect to see memorabilia from the set of the beloved NBC sitcom.

‘The Office Experience’ doesn’t disappoint fans

By Ariel Morris, Lifestyle writer | November 3, 2021

“The Office Experience” made its debut on Oct. 15, and fans were thrilled by its appearance on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago. Viewing the setting of “The Office” was surreal, and the on-scene props were spot on. From the secretive items placed...

Zodiac signs including Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

Weekly horoscopes: Nov. 3 – Nov. 9

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | November 3, 2021

Settling into these colder months can be difficult. We shouldn’t be discouraged, however. With Daylight Saving Time approaching, we may need to pay close attention to our vitamin D levels. It's not a bad idea to get some sun while we still can. Aries Don’t...

Blue is a three and a half year-old, brown and white husky. He can be adopted at Tails Humane Society, 2250 Barber Green Road.

Tails pet of the week: Blue

By Northern Star Staff | November 2, 2021

Tails pet of the week is a three and a half year-old Husky named Blue. Blue is a smart dog and is extremely friendly. He has lived with older children and other dogs in the past and is excited to meet new people. Blue is a talented dog and knows quite...

A twist on "The Last Supper" scene with different classic monster characters.

The Universal Monsters need to make a comeback

By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer | November 2, 2021

Many people were avidly looking for a good scare during the Halloween season. With tons of ghouls and creatures to choose from in cinema, the standouts have been those in the slasher genre.  Popular villains like Jason Voorhees or Freddy Krueger will...

People working at home for making internet radio broadcasting channel live streaming talking meeting or discussion close up condenser microphone.

Podcast by NIU alumnus dives into mental health and neurodivergence

By Ariel Morris, Lifestyle reporter | November 1, 2021

DeKALB – NIU alumnus Pen Novus and Harvey Green, a senior psychology and women, gender and sexuality studies major, are shining a spotlight on mental health and neurodivergence with topics such as therapy, medication, intersectionality and more in their...

Trumpeters will be working with Christopher Scanlon, Pharez Whitted, Tom Bough on “Trumpet Day” at NIU on Nov. 19.

NIU to host ‘Trumpet Day’ for players of all ages

By Aidan Bengford | November 1, 2021

DeKALB —  Trumpeters will be working with Christopher Scanlon, Pharez Whitted, Tom Bough on “Trumpet Day” at NIU on Nov. 19. The event is intended for all levels of trumpet players from high school amateur to undergraduate players to trumpet players...

Spotify logo on a computer with a blurry background.

Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #27

By Lifestyle staff | October 31, 2021

Weekly Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4nZqJtrWSkGbfdGv42uuM1?si=770f1471d0474bcd  Jacob’s picks Worm - “Foreverglade (Intro)” Death - “Mutilation”  Ashton Travis - “Playing With Fire”  Funeral...