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All content by Alex Fiore

The Duke’s bittersweet final night

By Alex Fiore
May 2, 2012

Laughing all the way to the bank

By Alex Fiore
May 1, 2012

The sound of studying

By Alex Fiore
April 30, 2012

Levon Helm’s death means loss of musical icon

By Alex Fiore
April 18, 2012
The Claudettes to play at House Cafe

The Claudettes to play at House Cafe

By Alex Fiore
April 17, 2012

Tupac hologram stunt unethical yet entertaining

By Alex Fiore
April 16, 2012

NIU Jazz Ensemble to perform songs of Ellington Ballroom namesake

By Alex Fiore
April 11, 2012

‘Dumb and Dumber’ sequel announced

By Alex Fiore
April 4, 2012

Rock 4 Rights hits House Cafe with Stockyards album release

By Alex Fiore
March 21, 2012

Don’t play it again Sam (or Mitt or Newt)

By Alex Fiore
March 20, 2012

NIU, DAYGLOW feel financial hit following event cancellation

By Alex Fiore
March 7, 2012

DAYGLOW canceled

By Alex Fiore
February 26, 2012
Courtesy of Brian Torosian

Classical guitarist to play lost pieces

By Alex Fiore
February 21, 2012
From left, Bruce Johnston, David Marks, Brian Wilson, Mike Love and Al Jardine of musical group The Beach Boys pose backstage at the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles Sunday. The group is slotted to headline a night a show in June at the annual Bonnaroo festival in Manchester, Tenn.

Bonnaroo gears up for big summer

By Alex Fiore
February 14, 2012
Courtesy of LeAnn Mueller

J. Cole to play Convo

By Alex Fiore
February 12, 2012
Beats Chicago

Beats Chicago

By Alex Fiore
February 8, 2012
Ice broken on the ocean

Ice broken on the ocean

By Alex Fiore
February 6, 2012

Madonna rocks Super Bowl ‘Like a Virgin’

By Alex Fiore
February 5, 2012

The festival experience

By Alex Fiore
January 31, 2012
Daughtry not over in DeKalb

Daughtry not over in DeKalb

By Alex Fiore
January 23, 2012
Legend Haz It

Legend Haz It returns to DeKalb Friday

By Alex Fiore
January 17, 2012
T-Pain returns to Convo with Gym Class Heroes

T-Pain returns to Convo with Gym Class Heroes

By Alex Fiore
January 16, 2012
In this publicity photo released by Committee Entertainment, “the world’s largest paint party” rages  as the crowd is shot with a paint cannon. DAYGLOW will paint NIU red Feb. 25, 2012 at the Convocation Center, 152 Lincoln Highway.

Rave/Concert hybrid tickets go on sale

By Alex Fiore
November 29, 2011

Top Five Chicago Artists

By Alex Fiore
November 15, 2011

Top five songs about America

By Alex Fiore
November 10, 2011

DAYGLOW set to paint the Convo red

By Alex Fiore
November 9, 2011

A little bit Hootie, no blowfish

By Alex Fiore
November 2, 2011

Punk rock road trip

By Alex Fiore
October 26, 2011
(From Left) Trent Snyder, Will Kirby, Billy Kokinis, Danny Cozzi, Jeremey Orbach, Clayton Mutert, Adam McNeil and Patrick Price perform a capella in Stevenson dining hall, October 25, 2011.

Hunky a cappella group serenades students in halls, atriums, busses

By Alex Fiore
October 25, 2011
(From left) Josh Klinghoffer (guitar), Anthony Kiedis (vocals), Michael “Flea” Balzary (bass) and Chad Smith (drums) make up Red Hot Chili Peppers, the rock legends who toured their album Blood Sugar Sex Magik through the Duke Ellington Ballroom before it went multi-platinum. Oh, and Peal Jam and Smashing Pumkins opened the show.

No good bands play DeKalb

By Alex Fiore
October 17, 2011

We’re not in Kansas anymore

By Alex Fiore
October 16, 2011

Great music makes a great movie

By Alex Fiore
October 12, 2011
Derek Smith of Pretty Lights, a genre of dubstep, performs live at the Convocation Center Thursday night.

Pretty Lights preforms beautifully at the Convocation Center

By Alex Fiore
October 7, 2011

Pretty Lights to shine tonight

By Alex Fiore
October 5, 2011
'The Cool' Lupe Fiasco to chill out at the Convo

‘The Cool’ Lupe Fiasco to chill out at the Convo

By Alex Fiore
October 3, 2011

New DeKalb DJ is in the mix

By Alex Fiore
September 28, 2011
Back in the D.K.L.B

Back in the D.K.L.B

By Alex Fiore
September 22, 2011

Don’t hit skip

By Alex Fiore
September 18, 2011

Thugz Mansion (Acoustic Version)

By Alex Fiore
September 16, 2011
Marching band to bring the funk

Marching band to bring the funk

By Alex Fiore
September 12, 2011

Music is unifying in times of tragedy

By Alex Fiore
September 11, 2011

Brian Posehn in the membrane

By Alex Fiore
September 9, 2011
Brian Posehn

Brian Posehn quits pot, keeps telling jokes

By Alex Fiore
September 8, 2011

Cornmeal in cornfields

By Alex Fiore
September 7, 2011

‘Cause I’m the ax man

By Alex Fiore
August 31, 2011

Three hit-song-writing sites

By Alex Fiore
August 29, 2011

Got convictions? Forget about ’em

By Alex Fiore
August 23, 2011

Alumna to direct ‘life-affirming’ requiem

By Alex Fiore
August 22, 2011

Free dental exams creates smiles and sense of community

By Alex Fiore
May 4, 2011

No escape from the web police

By Alex Fiore
April 28, 2011

Students showcase undergraduate research work

By Alex Fiore
April 20, 2011

Arrested or referred?: Punishment determined on case-by-case basis

By Alex Fiore
April 7, 2011
Jerry Burnes | Northern Star Graduate student Bobby Saghafi throws down "scissors" during a rock, paper, scissors tournament Wednesday night at the NIU Rec Center.

Rock, paper, scissors champ thinks one step ahead

By Alex Fiore
April 6, 2011

NIU students able to showcase writing and presentation skills on Wednesday

By Alex Fiore
April 4, 2011
Nicole Gault | Northern Star Nicole Kelly, senior public health major, asks questions during Destination Graduation's first break out session, "Surviving and Thriving Through the Job Search," Wednesday night at Altgeld Hall.

Students head for destination graduation with help of seminar

By Alex Fiore
March 30, 2011

Best Buddies host ‘Spread the Word to End the Word’ event

By Alex Fiore
February 28, 2011

Midsemester Check rejuvenates students’ energy for productivity

By Alex Fiore
February 23, 2011

Students network at NIU’s 24th annual job fair

By Alex Fiore
February 23, 2011

Odd family traditions that rival the Griswolds

By Alex Fiore
February 22, 2011

Douglas Hall will go tropical on March 2

By Alex Fiore
February 21, 2011

Career Services leads students toward internships

By Alex Fiore
February 15, 2011

NIU police officers still on duty through rain, sun or snow

By Alex Fiore
February 10, 2011

Freezing temps have police working overtime

By Alex Fiore
February 10, 2011

DeKalb Public Library celebrates 80th anniversary

By Alex Fiore
February 9, 2011

Sales blossom on Valentine’s Day

By Alex Fiore
February 8, 2011

Student request Peters to attend Relay for Life event

By Alex Fiore
February 6, 2011

Snow country for old men

By Allyson Martin and Alex Fiore
February 2, 2011
A student walks into the Holmes Student Center from the MLK Commons during the blizzard conditions Monday night.

NIU closes all campus locations due to blizzard

By Allyson Martin and Alex Fiore
February 1, 2011

Fax problems delay course add/drops for commuters

By Alex Fiore
January 27, 2011

Ex-military women speak about gender roles, equality in US service

By Alex Fiore
January 27, 2011

Banks scams become an issue at NIU

By Alex Fiore
January 24, 2011

Feeding the fans: Eateries prepare for the NFC championship game

By Alex Fiore
January 20, 2011

Ice skating at the Chick Evans Fieldhouse without the ice

By Alex Fiore
January 20, 2011
Lichine Williams, sophomore FCNS major, picks out a free sweatshirt at the Winter Resource Fair Tuesday inside the Duke Ellington Ballroom. Students received a free sweatshirt for signing up at six tables at the fair.

Organizations pitch to students at Winter Resource Fair

By Alex Fiore
January 19, 2011

Students react to Miller’s death

By Alex Fiore
December 5, 2010

Huskie Fight Song lyricist dies at 101

By Alex Fiore
December 2, 2010

NIU student fatally shot in Chicago

By Alex Fiore and Jacqueline Evans
December 2, 2010

University Council discusses branding, student retention

By Alex Fiore
December 1, 2010

Grant Towers sell dates for charity, relaxation

By Alex Fiore
November 29, 2010

Mixed feelings over AAFT’s “De-Baptism” ceremony

By Alex Fiore
November 22, 2010
Daniel Martinez, Freshman computer science major, leaps into the Gabel Hall pool as part of the ROTC water combat training.

ROTC cadets test skills

By Alex Fiore
November 18, 2010

Donations welcome to help Keller scholarship blossom

By Alex Fiore
November 18, 2010
NIU Police Department will have 14 unarmed security guards. These security personnel will operate as foot-patrol security guards for the NIU campus and in the immediate vicinity where many students live.

Serious crime concerns are not unique to NIU campus

By David Matz, Kyla Gardner, and Alex Fiore
November 17, 2010

Faculty Senate discusses state funding

By Alex Fiore
November 17, 2010
A candlelight vigil held for Andrea Will on Tuesday night at the Sigma Kappa's Delta Zeta chapter at NIU. Led by Chapter President Angela Sheppard.

Sigma Kappa sorority holds a candlelight vigil for fellow sister

By Alex Fiore
November 16, 2010
Freshman accountancy major Kevin Haywood (right) takes a roll on the craps table as freshman engineering major Daniel Bankemper looks on during Casino Night in the Stevenson food court Friday night.

Gamblers learn about wage discrepancy

By Alex Fiore
November 14, 2010

Students taste an ‘International Palette’

By Alex Fiore
November 14, 2010
The area between Lot W and Eco Park is a new area of interest for University Police to patrol more frequently.

University Police monitoring new area

By Alex Fiore
November 8, 2010

Scholarship to honor Keller

By Alex Fiore
November 8, 2010

Future campus renovations and additions take spotlight

By Alex Fiore
November 3, 2010
College Republicans celebrate midterm election

College Republicans celebrate midterm election

By Alex Fiore
November 3, 2010

Students reactions in investigation

By Alex Fiore
October 31, 2010
Clay Campbell is a republican candidate for state's attorney.

Election 2010: DeKalb County State’s Attorney Race

By Alex Fiore
October 28, 2010

Range of issues discussed at Faculty Senate

By Alex Fiore
October 27, 2010

NIU didn’t adequately notify students, letter alleges

By Alex Fiore
October 26, 2010
Displayed is the NIU Police and Public Safety Department official flyer regarding missing NIU student Antinette Keller.

DeKalb County Major Case Squad takes lead on missing student case

By John Bachmann, Alex Fiore, and Northern Star Staff
October 21, 2010

NIU report shows on-campus crime statistics

By Alex Fiore
October 21, 2010

Graduates prepare for more schooling

By Alex Fiore
October 20, 2010
Senior sociology major Ben Isaacs makes buttons to aid in the search for missing NIU student Antinette Keller Wednesday at the Duke Ellington Ballroom in the Holmes Student Center.

Students make buttons and ribbons to aid in search

By Jacqueline Evans and Alex Fiore
October 20, 2010
DeKalb Deputy Sheriff Christiansen stands blocking access to Nelson Road at the intersection of Lincoln Highway Wednesday evening after a possible sighting of Antinette Keller in the fields near the intersection. Christiansen was the first officer on the scene at about 5:15PM.

A dive team to help with search for missing student

By John Bachmann, Alex Fiore, and Demarcus Robinson
October 20, 2010
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