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All Time Low grows up in ‘Future Hearts’

By Alexis Malapitan | April 6, 2015

American pop-punk band All Time Low’s sixth studio album, “Future Hearts,” illustrates their musical maturity.As the title suggests, “Future Hearts” compares the past and future — “us” versus “them” — a fresh idea for the band. All...

“Furious 7,” starring (from left) Tyrese Gibson, Michelle Rodriguez and Paul Walker, is fueled with action and humor, making viewing it a memorable experience. “Furious 7” was released Friday.

‘Furious 7’ explodes with action, drama

By Alexis Malapitan | April 6, 2015

“Furious 7,” the seventh installment of the “The Fast and the Furious” series, does a wonderful job of blending action and humor into an unforgettable film.The film begins with Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) in a hospital mourning the death of his...

Traditions Transfigured features Noh masks created by Bidou Yamaguchi including “Maria Teresa.” 

Altgeld’s Noh exhibit unmasks culture, beauty

By Alexis Malapitan | March 26, 2015

Bidou Yamaguchi pulled inspiration from around the world for the beautiful Traditions Transfigured art exhibition in the Altgeld Hall Art Museum.Yamaguchi, a master Noh mask creator who curated the exhibition, hosted an informative public artist talk...

Top 5 things to not do over Spring Break

By Alexis Malapitan | March 2, 2015

Despite the week of freedom students get over Spring Break, there are some things you still shouldn’t do:1. Put yourself in debt: I love shopping. I would live at the mall if I could. I sometimes get carried away and forget there could be a limit on...

Platinum-selling rapper Drake performed live in 2010 to a nearly sold out crowd at the NIU Convocation Center.

Drake’s ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’ shows growth in confidence

By Alexis Malapitan | February 16, 2015

Ex-”Degrassi” star and rapper Drake released a surprise 17-track mixtape via Twitter called “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late.”The mixtape features collaborations with Lil Wayne, Travi$ Scott and PartyNextDoor.“Legend,” the first track...

Metra increases onboard penalty fee

By Alexis Malapitan | February 2, 2015

Metra has increased its onboard penalty fee from $3 to $5, according to its website.Part of the funds raised by the fare increase will go toward financing costs of $400 million in bonds to help update Metra’s system, CEO Don Orseno said.The increase...

Food Network show tests kids’ dedication to baking

By Alexis Malapitan | February 2, 2015

Passion is a key ingredient in Food Network’s upcoming series, Kids Baking Championship, which premieres 7 p.m. today.Contestants ages 10-13 will take on challenges that test their creativity, intelligence and baking skills to win the judges over. Because...

In Focus: What’s the worst Thanksgiving food?

By Northern Star Staff | November 24, 2014

Arthur AumannCasseroleThe worst Thanksgiving food is without a doubt casserole.It doesn’t even matter what kind of casserole — broccoli, ham, cheese — because it’s all the same. There’s always that obscure relative who claims he or she has the...

Sweet Italian sausage and stuffed pepper with ricotta cheese made for a spicy and colorful main course Tuesday at Ellington’s restaurant in the Holmes Student Center.

Sweet, sour flavors peppered in tasty meals

By Alexis Malapitan | November 18, 2014

Correction: This article incorrectly said Jerry Williams, senior jazz studies major, was playing a small trumpet. Williams was playing a saxophone.Ellington’s fiery but pleasantly surprising delicious Capsicum meal Tuesday was complemented by the musical...

Student chefs at Ellington’s served an herb-crusted pork loin atop a bed of sweet potato mash and green beans at the Sweeties meal Nov. 11. The next event will have a squash theme and take place 11 a.m. Nov. 13.

Ellington’s potato-themed meal satisfies sweet tooth

By Alexis Malapitan | November 11, 2014

Student chefs at the Holmes Student Center’s Ellington’s fused sweet potatoes with everyday meals Nov. 11 during their creative and tasty Sweeties meal.The sweet potato feta salad made for a plain appetizer, but the feta cheese added a tart and creamy...

Ellington’s featured a pear and prosciutto bruschetta table item Nov. 4 at the Peared Together event. The buschetta consisted of a crostini topped with bleu cheese, pear, prosciutto and balsamic drizzle.

Ellington’s student chefs pre-pear delicious meal

By Alexis Malapitan | November 4, 2014

Student chefs at Ellington’s restaurant in the Holmes Student Center prepared meals Nov. 4 that took me to pear-adise.Chefs at Ellington’s hosted Peared Together, which incorporated pears in everyday meals from soup to dessert.The pear and prosciutto...

The main course of Apple Braised Chicken was drizzled in apple cider and chicken broth Oct. 28 at the Holmes Student Center’s Ellington’s Big Apple event. The meal included brown rice pilaf and steamed carrots.

Students cut to core with apple dishes

By Alexis Malapitan | October 28, 2014

Ellington’s played with unexpected combinations of savory vs. sweet and warm vs. cold in its Big Apple event Oct. 28.The apple-themed dishes included a roasted squash and apple soup appetizer, apple-braised chicken main course and apple cheesecake cupcake...

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