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All content by Shelby Devitt

Scene writer performs with Amanda Palmer and the Grand Theft Orchestra

By Shelby Devitt
November 12, 2012
'Perks' has both heart, message

‘Perks’ has both heart, message

By Shelby Devitt
October 29, 2012

Comic Book Club to host costume party Wednesday

By Shelby Devitt
October 28, 2012

Literary magazine offers students a chance to shine

By Shelby Devitt
October 9, 2012

Open mic celebrates LGBT history month

By Shelby Devitt
October 7, 2012

Movie sends audiences for a loop

By Shelby Devitt
September 30, 2012

Local musicians release compilation album

By Shelby Devitt
September 26, 2012
Comedian Demetri Martin, best known for Important Things with Demetri Martin and his recurring role on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, has a stand-up comedy special, Demetri Martin: Stand-Up Comedian, which will air 9 p.m. Saturday on Comedy Central.

Demetri Martin promotes TV special

By Shelby Devitt
September 24, 2012
The crowd gets excited at last year's Pygmalion Festival. This year, the festival takes place September 27 through 29 in Champaign-Urbana.

Pygmalion Festival returns to Champaign

By Shelby Devitt
September 19, 2012

What to see during Riot Fest

By Shelby Devitt
September 12, 2012
Potter no more

Potter no more

By Shelby Devitt
September 11, 2012
Predictions for the year's biggest popularity contest

Predictions for the year’s biggest popularity contest

By Shelby Devitt
September 5, 2012

Sweating small stuff with roommates

By Shelby Devitt
August 28, 2012
In this 2011 courtesy photo, the Huskie Marching Band performs in the Homecoming parade.

Halftime heroes deserve respect

By Shelby Devitt
August 27, 2012

Abroad student finds bravery in Europe

By Shelby Devitt
July 24, 2012

Welcome to Dublin. Grab your panda.

By Shelby Devitt
June 19, 2012

The Dear Hunter hits House Cafe after Coachella performance

By Shelby Devitt
April 25, 2012
Cast members of "A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and a Prayer: Writings to Stop Violence Against Women and Girls" rehearse on Saturday afternoon. The benefit perfomance will be Friday April 27 and Saturday April 28 in Cavan Auditorium in Gable Hall. Proceeds will go to Safe Passage of DeKalb.

V-Day NIU to host two-night performance

By Shelby Devitt
April 22, 2012

Glee gears up to let down

By Shelby Devitt
April 4, 2012

The games have begun

By Shelby Devitt and Sarah Contreras
March 26, 2012
 

Five Iron Frenzy comes out of retirement, breaks Kickstarter record

By Shelby Devitt
March 19, 2012

i can haz memes?

By Shelby Devitt and Ross Hettel
February 12, 2012

Rumors swirl around demise of ‘The Office’

By Shelby Devitt
February 8, 2012
Websites protest anti-piracy laws

Websites protest anti-piracy laws

By Shelby Devitt
January 18, 2012

Bookcase Project aims to get needy children reading

By Shelby Devitt
November 29, 2011

Suspect charged with student’s murder

By Shelby Devitt
November 23, 2011
Freshman pre-physical therapy major Esequiel Salas receives information on occupational therapy jobs from Beth Wilcox, a representative from Allied Health Professionals LLC at the Heath Professions Job Fair on Monday.

Job fair attracts students interested in health services

By Shelby Devitt
November 7, 2011
Jerry Burnes | Northern Star A group of high school students practice improv in the Stevens Building O'Connell Theatre Friday afternoon.

NIU hosts theatre workshop for local high schools

By Shelby Devitt
October 31, 2011

UPDATE — Barsema Hall gets ‘all clear’ after bomb threat

By Chelsey Boutan and Shelby Devitt
October 31, 2011

Recent farm related deaths raise discussion about agriculture safety

By Shelby Devitt
October 24, 2011
Alison Pacey, 14 Genoa, plays with a few cats at Tails Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Road, as a part of her volunteer hours.

Shelter pets face ‘situational’ health problems

By Shelby Devitt
October 23, 2011
Alison Pacey, 14 Genoa, plays with a few cats at Tails Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Road, as a part of her volunteer hours.

Shelter animals may require more time and care after adoption

By Shelby Devitt
October 23, 2011

5k race to remember a fellow Huskie takes place Sunday

By Shelby Devitt
September 22, 2011

NIU students contribute to exhibit at Chicago Cambodian museum

By Shelby Devitt
September 22, 2011
Courtesy Photo: The Jonamac Orchard, 19412 Shabbona Rd Malta, IL, offers a corn maze as well as apple picking in the fall season.

Orchards, farms open up for autumn activities

By Shelby Devitt
September 15, 2011

Sycamore’s block party ‘a good time overall’

By Shelby Devitt
September 15, 2011

To cook or not to cook: Students dish on the merits of making their own cuisine

By Shelby Devitt
September 13, 2011

Vegan eats provide alternative food lifestyles

By Shelby DeVitt
September 8, 2011
A Northern Star Photo Illustration

Pricy textbooks staying on shelves, off students’ desks

By Shelby Devitt
September 5, 2011

Affordable TransVAC bus service offers 50 cent rides, brings students to Sycamore

By Shelby Devitt
September 5, 2011

Bringing class to DeKalb High School

By Shelby Devitt
August 28, 2011

Party like a stargazer

By Shelby Devitt
August 25, 2011
Netflix announces changes in rates and available options

Netflix announces changes in rates and available options

By Shelby Devitt
July 25, 2011

Outing Centre offers new adventures

By Shelby Devitt
July 21, 2011

NIU summer camps give a campus experience to middle school and high school students

By Shelby Devitt
July 12, 2011

NIU launches its first smartphone app

By Shelby Devitt
July 12, 2011

DeKalb, Sycamore farmer’s markets open for summer

By Shelby Devitt
July 5, 2011
Farmer's Markets open in DeKalb and Sycamore

Farmer’s Markets open in DeKalb and Sycamore

By Shelby Devitt
June 30, 2011
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