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Annual Country Music Show and “Toys for Tots” Toy Drive returns to DeKalb

By Northern Star Staff | November 28, 2018

DeKALB — For the 49th consecutive year, DeKalb resident Gary Mullis will host the Country Music Show and “Toys for Tots” Toy Drive.The event will take place from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Taylor Street Plaza High Rise, 507 East Taylor Street....

Fire Department reinstates Red Wreath Program

By Northern Star Staff | November 28, 2018

DeKALB — On Thanksgiving, wreaths were placed at the DeKalb fire stations and will remain on display through Jan. 1, 2019.The DeKalb Fire Station is operating the program and delivered a news release to explain what the program is and the motive behind...

‘The Princess Switch’: A not-so-original Netflix Original

By Maddie Barrett | November 28, 2018

Netflix released “The Princess Switch” on Nov. 16, just in time for Christmas.The story begins in illustration of the life of a Chicago baker, Stacy, played by Hudgens. Stacy lives a simple life until her sous chef and longtime friend, Kevin Richards,...

Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Grinch’ gets modern rework

By Sarah Fischer | November 11, 2018

Grinch fans have waited 18 years to see the famous Christmas-hating creature from Whoville on the big screen once again, and Illumination’s “The Grinch” finally delivered.Benedict Cumberbatch lends his voice to the Grinch in this animated film and,...

Pumpkin Spice isn’t Everything Nice

By Abby Wisecarver | September 12, 2018

With the start of another school year, most of us are trying to grasp the last bit of summer before DeKalb turns into a frozen tundra. As per usual, retail is forcing seasonal changes down consumers’ throats, and I’m not happy about it. With iconic...

In Focus: Holiday Hours

By Perspective Staff | December 7, 2017

Some students are required to work on holidays, despite requested time off.Maddie SteenWhen it comes to working on holidays, employers need to be considerate of those they force to work.I’m sure while going through the application process, many agree...

How to: Melted-crayon art

By Sophia Phillips | December 5, 2016

With the holiday season approaching here’s a fun and easy craft for everyone. Follow these steps to make an easy melted-crayon Christmas tree.1. Gather and cut 17 green crayons to different lengths and arrange them in order of height with the tallest...

Guard adapts to US

By Krystal Ward | November 21, 2016

DeKALB | In August 2015, Courtney Woods, women’s basketball sophomore guard and forward, went from living 30 minutes from the beach in the suburbs of Brisbane, Australia, to the corn fields of DeKalb.Culturally, Woods said she’s learned people are...

John Smith and the Shenanigans Big Band performs July 18 during the 10th annual Let’s Dance Big Band Weekend in the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom.

Let’s Make it Happen raising funds for Christmas programs

By Northern Star staff | November 11, 2015

A local nonprofit has begun a campaign that will run until the end of November to fund Christmas programs.Just Make it Happen is collecting donations for preschool children and adults to be able to participate in Brass Spirit, a traveling mini-concert...