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Chappell Roan performs during the second weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Oct. 13 at Zilker Metropolitan Park in Austin, Texas. Roan has faced controversy for cancelling her shows at the last minute. (Photo by Laura Roberts/Invision/AP)
Lifestyle
Chappell Roan's rise and fall from the spolight
A display shows various artworks of Huskies. The Huskie Homage art show was presented by Jubilee, located at 128 E. Lincoln Highway. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
Huskie Homage highlights local art for homecoming
Jonathan Shelby, assistant lifestyle editor, stands in front of the Northern Star's "failure to launch" poster. This weekend is the Homecoming football game, the Divine Nine Rep Yo Step competition and more. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
Weekend Rundown: Enjoy the weekend with Homecoming events
Students look at their screens as they play games during tournaments held at the NIU Esports Arena on Wednesday night. The games in the tournament included “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” and “EA Sports College Football 25.” (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Lifestyle
Game through the decades with NIU Esports
 

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A sign in the Stevens Building advertises the "Macbeth" play. This is NIU School of Theatre and Dance’s second production of the fall 2024 season. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)
Shakespeare classic ‘Macbeth’ coming to NIU

Murder, death, witches, treachery and a descent into madness...

Students from the NIU Percussion Ensemble stand near the Founders Memorial Library and MLK Commons at the “Huskie Sound Garden” event. Gongs, windchimes, rain sticks, finger cymbals and handbells were among the instruments performed. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)
'Sound Garden’ brings harmony to homecoming

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A prop throne sits in the middle of a stage. NIU's School of Theatre and Dance's current play, "Mary Stuart," featured no physical set besides the throne, instead relying on lighting to create the set. (Tyler Gordon | Northern Star)
'Mary Stuart' braves the stage
Attendees of the "Eat Your Word" poetry event listen to a speaker. The event was hosted at the DeKalb Country History Center, 1730 N. Main St., Sycamore. (Tyler Gordon | Northern Star)
History Center sets the table for local poets
A graphic shows a "Spooky October vibes" playlist. Here are some spooky and fall themed songs to listen to during the month of October. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)
Spooky songs, fall favorites for October
Son Goku stands confidently in Super Saiyan after successfully blocking an attack. "Dragon Ball: DAIMA" released this past Friday with astounding visuals and story elements. (Crunchyroll under Fair Use)
'Dragon Ball: DAIMA' blows away all expectations
 

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