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Admitted Student Day welcomes prospective NIU students

By Lindsey Rodriguez | February 3, 2013

Students and faculty work together on Admitted Student Day to give recently accepted students a chance to learn what it’s like to be a Huskie. The most recent Admitted Student day was hosted from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday in the Holmes Student Center....

BSU’s holds African Fest in honor of Black Heritage Month

By Kelly Marshall | February 3, 2013

Black Heritage Month will observe the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington this year, and NIU has several celebratory events planned out. Hosted by the Black Student Union...

Beyonce’s Super Bowl performance thrills music fans

By Katie Finlon | February 3, 2013

The field goes dark and a Pepsi commercial begins the countdown for Super Bowl XLVII’s halftime show. The count reaches one. Immediately, the outline of the stage is illuminated by sparks of fire and an overhead camera shot reveals two facing profiles...

SILD’s leadership conference teaches team building skills

By Logan Love | February 3, 2013

Students sharpened their leadership skills through a variety of team-building workshops and lectures presented by Student Involvement and Leadership Development at the Leadership Conference on Saturday. Students were able to take part in various programs,...

Local non-profit promotes music for a change

By Ryan Chodora | February 3, 2013

In 2001, John Smith decided that it was time to reintroduce live band music into a community in which it was absent. Just Make It Happen, 337 Knollwood Drive, is a non-profit organization that produces events all around the DeKalb-Sycamore area to preserve...

Ellwood House to unveil new exhibit

By Northern Star Staff | February 3, 2013

A new exhibit in the Ellwood House Visitor Center, 509 N. First St., is being created to help visitors understand the impact of the Ellwood family on DeKalb, according to a Wednesday news release from the museum. The exhibit, which is being funded by...

Copy Services’ moving sign stirs complaints

By Ericka Exton | February 3, 2013

Copy Service, Inc., 1005 W. Lincoln Highway, offers copying, printing, book buyback and now roadside entertainment. Toward the end of November 2012, the store revealed the newest member of their team, “Linda,” a motorized mannequin that advertises...

Womens gymnastics pull a win over Missouri

By Jacob Onak | February 3, 2013

The gymnastics team returned home on Saturday as it narrowly defeated Southeast Missouri Redhawks 192.875-192.775. NIU head coach Sam Morreale said he was proud of the way his team performed in the meet despite having to come from behind to grab the win....

J.J. Abrams can breathe life into the Star Wars series

By Deanna Frances | February 3, 2013

For many years, the Star Wars series has had a great effect on science fiction lovers of the world. When the first movie was released in 1977, it was a huge hit. When filmmakers release the first prequel after the original trilogy--Episodes IV, V and...

Destiny’s Child new album disappoints

By Kevin Bartelt | February 3, 2013

If you saw Beyoncé at the Super Bowl, you might be wondering what she’s been up to since “Single Ladies.” Beside naming her child Blue Ivy, she also rekindled her connection with Destiny’s Child. The late ’90s and early aughts R&B and pop...

Blotter 1/30-2/2

By Northern Star Staff | February 3, 2013

View City Blotter 1/30-2/2 in a larger map The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Wednesday At 12:58...

Sarah Kmiec

February 3, 2013

“I love Star Wars and I’m really excited that they are going to be filming a new one. It should be interesting to see how the effects have advanced since Episode III released in 2005. Regardless of what it will be about, a new story or staying with...