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Chris Pratt guards the ‘Galaxy’ again

By Tatianna Salisbury | May 8, 2017

Director James Gunn debuted his second superhero film with Thursday’s release of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” three years after the first film hit theaters. The film grossed $60 million domestically and $170 million worldwide on opening weekend,...

Students involved in the production of “Go Penguins!” worked closely with those involved in the Penguin Project to create the film.

Disabilities don’t stop local actors

By Melynda Lewis | April 6, 2017

Students involved in the production of “Go Penguins!” worked closely with those involved in the Penguin Project to create the film.

Disney adds more depth to characters

By Northern Star Editorial Board | March 23, 2017

Disney’s inclusion of gay characters in its live-action remake of “Beauty and the Beast” should serve as an example to all producers of entertainment.The Editorial Board applauds Disney’s representation of LeFou as an average supporting role rather...

Condon recreates a classic ‘Beauty’

By Tatianna Salisbury | March 23, 2017

Staying true to the classic lyrics, the re-imagining of “Beauty and the Beast” has something that wasn’t there before. The film is destined for box office glory, giving audiences what they have anxiously waited for since the film’s announcement...

The women's basketball team dresses in its favorite Disney characters for a Dec. 16 game against Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.

NIU uses themed attire road trips

By Danielle Brown | January 23, 2017

DeKALB | The women’s basketball team keeps the mood light during road trips by dressing up in fun-themed attire when traveling on the bus.Sophomore forward Courtney Woods said the coaching staff came up with the idea at the beginning of the season,...

5 movies for St. Patrick’s Day

5 movies for St. Patrick’s Day

By Kelly Bauer | March 16, 2015

Nothing will make you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day more than watching a movie that showcases Ireland’s beauty. Here are the best movies to check out. 5. “The Departed” and “The Boondock Saints”If you’re watching these movies for St....

(Left) Evil Step-mother (middle) Belle of the Ball (right) Queen of Hearts

Northern Nights: Disney Drinks

By Lauren Iverson | May 4, 2014

(Left) Evil Step-mother (middle) Belle of the Ball (right) Queen of Hearts

Top 5 Disney Misconceptions

By AJ Edwards | March 5, 2013

If you’re like me, you’ve probably seen at least one Disney movie. Also like me, you’re absolutely in love with them. However, have you ever taken a moment to think about the misconceptions that Disney movies are promoting to the children (and adults)...

Disney has big plans for ‘Star Wars’ franchise

By Jen Weddle | November 28, 2012

Video games, movies, theme park additions—what do all of these have in common? They’re all part of Disney’s magical plans for the Star Wars franchise. Many fans have probably waited a decade for Star Wars to introduce something amazing, but Disney...

Disney has a monopoly on entertainment

By Anthony Szudarski | November 4, 2012

How often do you think of Mickey Mouse when you’re watching ESPN? If you said never, you’re probably like me and were completely unaware that according to Free Press, The Walt Disney Company owns ESPN along with ABC, Marvel Entertainment, and more...

Don’t call me a Chick, Chick

By Linze Griebenow | January 31, 2012

When I was little, I remember wearing out tape after tape of Disney movies, blissfully unaware of the pervasive consequences to which their story plots would ultimately help contribute.The Little Mermaid was one of my favorites. I saw Ariel as a rebellious...

Wellness program helps audience celebrate youth, overcome fear and laugh

By Olivia Willoughby | October 25, 2011

Sherry Lebed Davis filled the audience with chuckles, fruit-scented bubbles and smiles during her Humor Creates Wellness program at Kishwaukee Hospital, 1 Kish Hospital Drive, Tuesday night. Davis created the Humor Creates Wellness program in 1980 and...