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Northern Star Playlist: Bruce Springsteen

By Ginger Simons | August 28, 2019

"Blinded by the Light" was released Aug. 16, and now dads across the nation are reminiscing about the Bruce Springsteen tunes that provided the soundtrack to their coming of age. While Springsteen’s sound varies greatly from record to record, his albums...

5 films The Oscars forgot

By Ginger Simons | March 3, 2019

This year’s Academy Awards had celebrated choices, as well as bitter disappointments. Following the ceremony, fans weighed in on the highs and lows of the evening, rejoicing the long awaited recognition of Spike Lee’s work for his “BlacKkKlansman”...

“Vox Lux” offers insight into American culture

By Ginger Simons | December 20, 2018

The challenging yet captivating “Vox Lux,” starring Natalie Portman, was released Dec. 7 to mixed reviews. The project of Brady Corbet, who's acted in the films “Funny Games,” “Mysterious Skin,” “Thirteen” and “Melancholia,” depicts...

Fill in the Blank: This semester has been…

By Northern Star Staff | December 9, 2018

Haley Galvin | Perspective Editor "... stressful but worthwhile." This semester was anything but easy. It was filled with assignment after assignment and a new job that threw a lot at me. However, I really believe it worked out for the best.With every...

Alpha Sigma Alpha members volunteer for Special Olympics

By Ginger Simons | November 4, 2018

Members of Alpha Sigma Alpha took to the Cherry Bowl, 7171 Cherryvale N. Boulevard, Rockford, for the Illinois State qualifying tournament for the Special Olympics.The Special Olympics is a global movement which offers athletic training and competition...

Several of the Catapult performers took the shape of penguins in an arctic landscape in the "Four Seasons" segment on Oct. 20.

‘Catapult’ redefines dance

By Ginger Simons | October 21, 2018

Several of the Catapult performers took the shape of penguins in an arctic landscape in the "Four Seasons" segment on Oct. 20.

‘Plain White T’s’ give rousing concert

By Ginger Simons | October 1, 2018

Alternative rock band Plain White T’s took the stage 7 p.m. Sunday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., rocking the crowd with a polished, energetic show that proved their new material is just as much of a blast to listen to as their beloved...

The High Kings resurrect Irish tradition

By Ginger Simons | September 24, 2018

Rich, foot-stomping Irish folk music rocked downtown DeKalb 8 p.m. Friday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. The High Kings gave a powerful and impassioned performance that had the crowd singing along from start to finish.Before the show began,...

Fill in the blank: My experience as a first generation student is….

By Northern Star Staff | September 23, 2018

Being a first generation student is....Josie Janicki | Perspective Contributor...lonesome, yet strengthening.I went to a community college before coming to NIU, and everything is different. That being said, I am experiencing everything by myself. As an...

Irish folk band The High Kings is comprised of Finbar Clancy (left), George Murphy, Brian Dunphy and Darren Holden.

The High Kings bring Ireland to DeKalb

By Ginger Simons | September 20, 2018

Irish folk band The High Kings is comprised of Finbar Clancy (left), George Murphy, Brian Dunphy and Darren Holden.

Victor Trevino performs as Elvis Presley in “Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash,” taking the stage at 7:30 p. m. Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

Four musicians brought to life

By Ginger Simons | September 6, 2018

Victor Trevino performs as Elvis Presley in “Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash,” taking the stage at 7:30 p. m. Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

Sandwich Fest features Moore

By Ginger Simons | September 3, 2018

The Sandwich Fair is returning for its 144th year delighting Sandwich and surrounding areas with live music, carnival rides and vendors. The Fair runs from Sep 5 through Sep 9 at 15730 Pratt Road, Sandwich.What is now known as the “Sandwich Fair”...