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‘The Real Thing’ tests relationship, betrayal

By Alexis Malapitan | February 4, 2016

DeKalb | NIU’s performance of “The Real Thing” tests character’s patience and chaos with love, guilt and betrayal.The school of Theater and Dance will perform The Tony award winning play at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Huntley Middle School, 1515 South...

‘Anti’ exudes maturity

By Alexis Malapitan | February 1, 2016

Singer Rihanna’s eighth studio album, “Anti,” exposes a mature and vulnerable RiRi.Fans were in for quite the treat as RiRi teased fans with countless Instagram photos and videos leading up to the album’s release Thursday on Tidal. The album is...

‘The Shannara Chronicles’ stars feminist character

By Alexis Malapitan | January 28, 2016

MTV recently launched a unique fantasy-themed show that uses its characters to promote self empowerment.“The Shannara Chronicles” premiered Jan. 5 and is based on the bestselling fantasy book series by Terry Brooks. The television series follows a...

One Direction in the History music video released Tuesday.

History video makes perfect goodbye for One Direction

By Alexis Malapitan | January 27, 2016

One Direction in the "History" music video released Tuesday.

Panic! at the Disco album experiments with genres

By Alexis Malapitan | January 21, 2016

Rock band Panic! at the Disco is back with their first album in three years. “Death of a Bachelor” was released Friday and experiments with mixing genres to provide the ultimate listening experience.Sticking to their roots, Panic! At the Disco starts...

InFocus: What song helps you study?

By Northern Star staff | November 30, 2015

Deanna Frances | @DeannaFrancesNs“Don’t Stop Believin’” by JourneyEven though “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey is 34 years old, it is a classic “get up and go” song. This song is a great one to listen to when you’re getting stressed...

InFocus: What’s your favorite Thanksgiving dish?

By Northern Star staff | November 23, 2015

Morgan Carrigan | @morgancarriganThere is something about being surrounded by family eating a ridiculous amount of food that is just so comforting. Maybe it’s because I am homesick or sick of eating Ramen noodles; nonetheless, Thanksgiving is such a...

Percussion concert honors Sting

By Alexis Malapitan | November 19, 2015

DeKalb | NIU’s Percussion Ensemble will perform music from the famous Sting album “Ten Summoner’s Tales” in a concert next week.“Ten Summoner’s Tales” was best known for its two hits, “Fields of Gold” and “If I Ever Lose My Faith in...

Justin Bieber and One Direction coincidentally released their albums, “Purpose,” and “Made in the A.M.” Friday.

Battle of the boy bands

By Alexis Malapitan | November 16, 2015

Justin Bieber and One Direction coincidentally released their albums, “Purpose,” and “Made in the A.M.” Friday.

Students pay homage to Latin, jazz sounds

By Alexis Malapitan | November 5, 2015

DeKalb | The All University Jazz Band and Latin Jazz Ensemble will combine as one for an upcoming School of Music concert.Michael Mixtacki, Latin Jazz Ensemble director, said Thursday’s concert will feature a variety of music from throughout the Americas.“I...

How to make spider oreo Halloween treats

By Alexis Malapitan | October 29, 2015

Oreo Spiders are scary, but also cute enough to eat.MaterialsOne pack of Halloween-themed OreosPull ‘n’ Peel TwizzlersRed food gelOne pack of M&M’s MinisWax paper or napkins to lay your ingredients onDirectionsLay out all your ingredients on...

Rappers differ in crowd interaction

By Alexis Malapitan | October 26, 2015

DeKalb | Hip-hop recording artist Hoodie Allen was quite the crowd-pleaser compared to the disappointing headliner, Rich Homie Quan, at this year’s Homecoming concert on Friday in the Convocation Center.Hoodie Allen opened up the show with popular songs...