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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ smashes the box office.

By Sarah Ficher | November 29, 2018

Disney Animation Studios is well known for the multitude of ways its animated films bring out the child in everyone. In Disney’s new and colorful animated sequel “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” Wreck-It Ralph and his sweet sidekick Vanellope Von Schweetz...

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Fill in the Blank: Kids these days won’t remember…

By Perspective Staff | October 17, 2018

Chris Grask | Perspective Contributor ... the uncertainty yet greatness of Limewire.The client file sharing program was the next Napster, yet you never knew what you were really downloading until you opened it on your desktop.The program was filled with...

Disney recreates classics with stunning visuals

By Haley Galvin | February 26, 2018

The Walt Disney Company has revamped their 20-year-old classics and continue to create modern interpretations of stories everyone loves with the release of their live action films, such as “The Jungle Book,” “Cinderella,” “Beauty and the Beast”...

7 Things you learn working for The Northern Star, as told by the Seven Dwarfs

By Tatianna Salisbury | June 9, 2017

via GIPHYSleep is just a five letter word. via GIPHYWhen it comes to writing, don't be shy. via GIPHYAn unattributed quote means an unhappy editor. via GIPHYTimes will get tough, but you'll have the entire news staff to back you up and help you hold...

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....

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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)...

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