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Three men play "Warhammer 40K." This table top game has been popular for many years and is set to be adapted into a TV show. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

The history and future of ‘Warhammer’

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer
October 23, 2024
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

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer
October 6, 2024
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

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer
October 6, 2024
A red sign hangs on the DeKalb Country History Center, located at 1730 N. Main St. in Sycamore. The center will host the "Eat Your Words" poetry event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. (Northern Star File Photo)

Discuss food at ‘Eat Your Words’ poetry event

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer
October 3, 2024
A poster for “Mary Stuart” hangs in the Stevens Building. The NIU School of Theatre and Dance production will begin shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

‘Mary Stuart’ takes stage Friday

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer
October 2, 2024
A table holds shirts and various items for sale. The Makers Collective is a small business that sells handmade goods. (Courtesy of Joni Peterson)

Create crafts and classes at Makers Collective

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer
October 2, 2024
The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., has its lights on while the sun sets around it. The Egyptian Theatre will show six Halloween-related movies during the moth of October. (Northern Star File Photo)

Frightening fall films at the Egyptian Theatre

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer
September 29, 2024
Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center sits at 231 N. Annie Glidden Road. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.'s Diamond Jubilee Gala will take place here at 6 p.m. Saturday.(Northern Star File Photo)

Epsilon Phi celebrates 60 years at NIU

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer
September 25, 2024
A group of students march on Normal Road while holding flags from different Latin American countries. To celebrate Latino Heritage Month, students can tie-dye shirts at the Latino Resource Center on Thursday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Tie-dye for Latino Heritage Month

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer
September 19, 2024
Bailey, a 6-year-old mixed breed dog, sits on the floor. Bailey is available for adoption at Tails Humane Society. (Courtesy of Tails Humane Society)

Tails’ Pet of the Week: Bailey

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer
September 16, 2024
Finance major Natalie Tananal (from left), biochem major Gabriel Chanthalagsy, alumni Robin Diamzon, and psychology major Nathaniel Nguyen are seen on stage performing. Boba Haus performs a fusion of hip-hop, Rock, R&B, and Indie Rock. (Brooke Schliephake | Northern Star)

Boba is in the Haus

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer
September 15, 2024
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