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InFocus: What’s on your Homecoming playlist?

By Northern Star staff | October 19, 2015

Homecoming week is upon us. Some spend it attending countless after parties and some go home to be with friends or family. Regardless of your homecoming plans this year, you’ll need a playlist to keep you on your feet.Here’s what the Northern Star...

Comedian Geoff Keith will perform stand-up comedy at 7 p.m in the Holmes Student Center, Carl Sandburg Auditorium.

Comedian utilizes interactive material

By Alexis Malapitan | October 19, 2015

Comedian Geoff Keith will perform stand-up comedy at 7 p.m in the Holmes Student Center, Carl Sandburg Auditorium.

‘Pan’ lacks focus

By Alexis Malapitan | October 12, 2015

“Pan” incorporates live-action with enjoyable visual effects, but jars attention with its unclear focus.After living in a London foster home for 12 years, Pan, played by Levi Miller, finds himself in a mystical land of adventure and fun as he meets...

‘I Am’ shows vocal growth

By Alexis Malapitan | September 14, 2015

DeKalb | Vocal powerhouse Leona Lewis returned from a hiatus of nearly eight years with “I Am,” an album that exemplifies Lewis’s growth and vocal beauty.Lewis’ sixth album, which was released on Friday reminds us why we always gravitate toward...

Miley Cyrus performs at MTV’s Video Music Awards on Aug. 30. Cyrus surprised fans by releasing an album, “Miley and Her Dead Petz,” the same day.

Miley experiments with weird lyrics, beats in surprise album

By Alexis Malapitan | September 8, 2015

“Miley and Her Dead Petz,” Miley Cyrus’ surprise album, offers a variety of weird vocal arrangements and colorful beats.Cyrus has come a long way since her Disney days. The former child starlet was this year’s host on MTV’s Video Music Awards...

Freshman kinesiology major Kenyona Bailey (left) and Jason Warrior, Dramatic Studios founder, practice an improvisational scene during Dramatic Studios auditions Saturday in Stevenson Hall’s Sunset Room.

Dramatic Studios finds NIU talents

By Alexis Malapitan | August 31, 2015

Freshman kinesiology major Kenyona Bailey (left) and Jason Warrior, Dramatic Studios founder, practice an improvisational scene during Dramatic Studios auditions Saturday in Stevenson Hall’s Sunset Room.

Whiskey distillery owners win awards

By Alexis Malapitan | August 24, 2015

Nick Nagele was raising high-class grain when he decided he wanted to distill whiskey. That is why he and two friends opened Illinois’ only estate distillery in December.Jamie Walter, Jim Walter and Nagele, owners of Whiskey Acres, 11504 Keslinger Road,...

Record store provides space for all-age venue

By Alexis Malapitan | July 13, 2015

There’s a new local music venue and people should get excited about it.Green Tangerine Records recently started hosting concerts at its warehouse, 300 W. Lincoln Highway in Cortland. Bands and local performers including his Inspired, Crystal Gravy,...

Summer treats

By Alexis Malapitan | July 6, 2015

Whether it’s too hot to turn on the oven or you’re stuck inside the residence halls, you can still add some sweetness to your day with these do-it-yourself summer treats.Chocolate Covered StrawberriesChilled chocolatey strawberries are a great sweet...

NIU alumna Elizabeth Justice collects tomatoes Oct. 5 at the Communiversity Gardens. Students can keep busy this summer by volunteering for the gardens.

Summer guide

By Alexis Malapitan | June 15, 2015

If you’re looking something to do in DeKalb this summer, here are a few things to keep you occupied:Eat downtownIf you’re like me and enjoy eating, there are a number of restaurants you should check out in the downtown DeKalb and Sycamore areas.Texas...

In Focus: What helps you prepare for finals?

By Northern Star staff | April 30, 2015

Andrew RobertsThis is perhaps the most tedious thing you may ever do in terms of studying, but the way my mind works. I need every word re-written from my notes. This is a lengthy process that involves me opening up a sketchbook to a blank page, grabbing...

Reailty Bytes festival to show international films

By Alexis Malapitan | April 13, 2015

Students from around the world were able to submit films for the first time to Reality Bytes, NIU’s independent film festival, this year.More than 75 films were submitted but only 18 were chosen for the film screening. High school, undergraduate and...