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Culture revolution continues under Colhoff as the head coach looks to the future

By Jarrett Huff | December 5, 2019

DeKALB — On a snowy Halloween afternoon, the women’s soccer team had one last chance to close the season on a high note, putting everything out on the field.The wind chilled to the bone, dispersing snow flurries all over the field and into the faces...

Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Campus Strings to perform annual Halloween concert

By Northern Star Staff | October 25, 2019

DeKALB — The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Campus Strings will perform their annual Halloween Concert in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall 5:30 to 6:30 p.m and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in the Music Building.Trick-or-treating will also take place...

‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ blends comedy and ravenous corpses

By Parker Otto | October 22, 2019

“Zombieland: Double Tap” is a thrill ride that has double the action, double the character and double the heart. It is a more than worthy sequel to the 2009 comedy-horror classic that evolves its characters and environment. The film takes place 10...

YMCA to host Halloween Bash

By Jacob Roushia | October 16, 2019

DeKALB — The YMCA will host its annual YMCA Halloween Bash at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Sycamore High School Field House, 427 Spartan Trail, Sycamore.The event is open to the public and admission will cost $3 if purchased before noon and $5 starting...

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Halloween: More than simply dressing up

By Maddie Barrett | October 31, 2018

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Cute, easy Halloween makeup looks

By Abby Wisecarver | October 30, 2018

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Senators dressed in Halloween costumes listened to speakers during the Student Association Senate meeting Sunday in the Holmes Student Center Sky room.

SA senate does Halloween Sunday

By Tom Burton | October 29, 2018

Senators dressed in Halloween costumes listened to speakers during the Student Association Senate meeting Sunday in the Holmes Student Center Sky room.

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...

Police increase Halloween patrol

By Michael Urbanec | October 30, 2017

DeKALB — As Halloween approaches, students prepare for a week full of costumes and candy, but the recent influx of shootings may damper the excitement for some.Since the start of the semester, there have been five shootings located in the northwest...

Top 10 Halloween specials to get students in the spirit

By Nathaniel Repay | October 30, 2017

Here are 10 of the best Halloween episodes available on streaming services, perfect to put on while carving pumpkins, between trick-or-treaters or while the friend with the complicated costume takes extra long to get ready.10. “The Slutty Pumpkin Returns”...