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Miley Cyrus Coming Back to Her Roots

By Lauren Clohessy | October 5, 2017

Miley Cyrus released her sixth studio album, “Younger Now,” on Friday, September 29. After dissing her Hannah Montana singing persona, she tried to break away from the Disney character with her “Can’t Be Tamed” album in 2010, but didn’t truly...

Leggo My Pumpkin Eggo

By Eve Grunauer | October 5, 2017

October is the perfect time to eat everything and anything pumpkin spice. The Northern Star created a poll to find out what I should try after my PSL experience, and Eggo Pumpkin Spice waffles were the winner. Should you start your day off with pumpkin...

Upcoming Netflix flicks

By Haley Galvin | October 2, 2017

With a new month beginning, Netflix is bringing out a little bit of everything including horror movies to make viewers scream and romantic films to accompany those long nights with ice cream.“I Love You, Man” Coming to Netflix Oct. 1“I Love You,...

The Newest Addition to the PPG Team!

By Autumn Kilgus | October 1, 2017

Sugar, spice and everything nice has added Bliss to complete their fantastic four! Cartoon Network released the first of a five part movie that includes the long lost Power Puff Girl sister, Bliss. Bliss is the original powerpuff girl. Bliss is older...

3 Podcasts Every College Commuter Should Listen To

By Victoria Lambton | October 1, 2017

Almost every college commuter student knows what it feels like to make the journey to class day after day. Whether it's the interminable ride to school or the long, treacherous walks from building to building, commuting daily can be a tedious act. Spotify...

Best Cup of Joe in DeKalb, IL

By Autumn Kilgus | September 29, 2017

Do you drink way too much coffee to help you get through your day? Well, today is a perfect opportunity to drink as much coffee as you want! September 29 is National Coffee Day. Hot coffee, iced coffee, frappes whatever it may be, keep on drinking!Coffee...

Suspect captured after off-campus shooting

By Northern Star staff | September 28, 2017

DeKALB | DeKalb Police Departments officials arrested a suspect after an off-campus shooting Thursday evening at 1011 W. Hillcrest Drive.Tyrese Bomar, 19, of DeKalb, was arrested and charged with aggravated unlawful used of a weapon. Bomar was seen fleeing...

Handgun displayed in Thursday aggravated assault

By Northern Star staff | September 28, 2017

DeKALB | NIU Police officials are investigating an aggravated assault in which a handgun was displayed in the area of Stadium Drive North and Grant Drive West Thursday.The victims reported two males in a light-green, four-door Saturn displayed a handgun...