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The Pokémon Froakie sits atop a tower with the Prism Tower in the background in "Pokémon Legends: Z-A." "Pokémon Legends: Z-A" released last Thursday with positives and negatives. (IGN under Fair Use)

‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A,’ the good, the bad and the glitchy

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 21, 2025

Return to the shining lights of Lumiose City in "Pokémon Legends: Z-A" where the urban cityscape meets the natural wonder of the Pokémon world. Explore parts of the city in new ways and experience a new take on old places and Pokémon. The game...

Members of the Kishwaukee Concert Band take a bow as the audience applauds at the end of their concert on Sunday in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. Their next performance will be a Holiday Concert at 3 p.m. on Dec. 20. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Gallery: Kishwaukee Concert Band hosts fall concert

By Marco Alvarez, Photojournalist | October 21, 2025

       

A computer screen shows the title of the School of Theatre and Dance's latest production. "For Colored Girls..." will be performed Friday to Sunday and from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

A Powerful Perspective: NIU presents ‘for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf’

By Nina Alexander, Lifestyle Writer | October 20, 2025

The NIU School of Theatre and Dance will present “for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf,” a work by Ntozake Shange. Directed by Roxanna Conner and Sarita Connelly, this production is an immersive experience with...

"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone” and “Star Wars Attack of the Clones” sit side-by-side on a laptop screen. Opinion Editor Khalil Kambui and Assistant Lifestyle Editor Jonathan Shelby have opposing opinions about if the Star Wars or Harry Potter franchise is best. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Franchise battle: ‘Harry Potter’ vs ‘Star Wars’

By Jonathan Shelby and Kahlil Kambui | October 20, 2025

“Harry Potter” and “Star Wars” are two titans of their respective fantasy and sci-fi genres. These two franchises have dominated their genres for years and captured the hearts and minds of many fans. In this poll, we debate which one is superior...

A group of protesters march southbound alongside Illinois Route 23 on Saturday during the No Kings protest. Protesters began to march around 1 p.m. and started at the intersection of East Dresser Road and Illinois Route 23 to the intersection at Greenwood Acres Drive and back. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Gallery: Nearly 1,000 protestors gather at Hopkins park

By Ethan Rodriguez, Photo Editor | October 20, 2025

               

“Unseen: How I Lost My Vision but Found My Voice” written by Molly Burke sits on a table in the Founders Memorial Library. The book was published on Tuesday by Abrams Press. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Molly Burke’s ‘Unseen’: A story of finding her voice and strength

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 20, 2025

Voice is a powerful part of the human experience. Voice can be more than sound, it can become the sum of our shared experiences and is how we express ourselves. It reverberates throughout time, space and culture. "Unseen" is more than a book, it's...

Several decorated pumpkins lay in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse for the annual decorated pumpkin competition at the 2024 Sycamore Pumpkin Fest. This Weekly Writeup features several events including Pumpkin Fest, Family Weekend and more. (Northern Star File Photo)

Weekly Writeup: Casino, Japanese cuisine and family time this week

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 19, 2025

In this Weekly Writeup, you can find events such as a special Japanese-themed dinner, the kickoff to Sycamore’s Pumpkin Fest, a casino night and more.  NIU JAZZ FACULTY RECITAL  Date and Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday  Location: Music Building,...

The Julius Caesar poster is displayed on a wall in the Stevens Building. The play had run from Oct. 10 to Oct. 18. (Sofia Howell | Northern Star)

Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar brings a modern and captivating performance

By Cayden Wells, Lifestyle Writer | October 17, 2025

The lights of the Black Box Theatre fell, and a hush settled. But instead of trumpets, the thrumming, modern beat of Labrinth’s “Mount Everest” filled the theater. Through a haze of colorful light, Julius Caesar strode forth, an easygoing confidence...

A telescope sits in the Davis Hall Observatory. The telescopes amplify what they’re viewing based on how big an object is, how far away it is and how much light the object emits. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Davis Hall Observatory offers a glimpse into celestial phenomena

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 16, 2025

Among the small number of ways to view interstellar events in Illinois, NIU is one location that allows its community to peer into the depths of space.  Sitting next to the East Lagoon, the Davis Hall Observatory serves as an educational resource...

A temperance card sits atop a pile of tarot cards. Tarot originated in 15th-century Milan, Italy, as a card game called tarocchi, played by the nobility for entertainment. (Cheryl Seguin | Northern Star)

3 card draw from local tarot reader

By Cheryl Seguin, Lifestyle Writer | October 15, 2025

If you’ve ever felt drawn to Tarot but didn’t know where to begin, October might be your moment. The veil is thin, the nights are long and the cards are waiting. We sat down with Shari Potter, co-owner of Séance at Tiffany’s, for an interview...

A graphic depicts a Spotify playlist titled "October tricks, treats and tracks." Check out the Northern Star Staff's favorite Halloween tunes. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

October tricks, treats and tracks

By Northern Star Staff | October 14, 2025

With leaves changing color and Halloween creeping in, listed are some of the Northern Star Staff's favorite tunes to listen to during spooky season.  AUSTIN LAMB’S PICKS Halloween – Mastodon Okay, You Can Be Tigers, But No Crashing –...

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