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Brad Paisley performs on stage at the 48th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn.

Pass, Fail: Rauner moves quickly with 1st changes, Convo needs more than country concerts

By Rachel Scaman | January 13, 2015

Pass: Rauner moves quickly with 1st changesWith Illinois being in such a bad financial state, it's a good thing Gov. Bruce Rauner started making changes immediately after his inauguration Monday.One of Rauner's plans is to have every state agency freeze...

Letter to the Editor: 2 Chainz not same issue as Circus Spectacular

By Otis Buckley | April 29, 2014

When was the last time you saw PETA protest a rapper?One has nothing to do with the other. I think it was highly irresponsible and unethical for a journalist to write from such a one-sided perspective.Jeremiah Caterina never reached out to any of the...

Pass/Fail: 2 Chainz concert proves Sunday performances fail, NIU expecting enrollment drop of 800 students

By Danny Cozzi | April 28, 2014

Pass: 2 Chainz concert proves Sunday performances failIf we need indisputable evidence NIU should rethink how it books performances, 2 Chainz’s flop on Sunday is it.I’m not suggesting it was good for students to see a lame show. Well, actually, maybe...

2 Chainz show fails to impress

By Carl Nadig | April 28, 2014

If you caught 2 Chainz at the Convocation Center Sunday night, why weren’t you at home studying for finals?The concert began at 7:30 p.m. with the opening acts of students Jason Warrior and Keith Winford. The performers won the spots to open the show...

Police presence heightened for Convo’s 2 Chainz show

By Mitchell Spence | April 28, 2014

Local and state police divisions escalated their presence around campus in preparation for Sunday’s 2 Chainz concert at the Convocation Center.The Convo opened its doors at 6:30 p.m. and the concert began at 7:30 p.m. with a larger than usual police...

2 Chainz’s debut at Convo suggests double standard

By Jeremiah Caterina | April 22, 2014

NIU students are living a double standard.I’m talking about those who were up in arms about the Circus Spectacular performing at the Convocation Center but have voiced no opposition to this Sunday’s 2 Chainz performance.Earlier this year, some students...

Editorial: Convo in need of changes

By Northern Star Editorial Board | April 14, 2014

The Convocation Center must reevaluate how it organizes its events. Offering monthly shows on weekends, acts from a variety of genres and shuttle buses to and from events could increase student involvement and retention.Monthly weekend eventsMonthly music...

J. Cole talks about touring with full band, Campus Consciousness Tour

By Lindsey Diehl | April 15, 2012

It doesn’t seem to be “A Sideline Story” for this heavy hitter, anymore. Grammy-nominated artist J. Cole is gearing up for his tour stop Wednesday night at the NIU Convocation Center. The “Work Out” and “Can’t Get Enough” rapper is headlining...