Kevin BarteltThe sexual assault prevention task force should have transparent goals by the start of the school year.It’s great news that the school is taking a stand against sexual assault. Although the task force is new, the members should be open...
DeKalb | Family-run guitar shop Ax in Hand celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.Even though its store owners have sold primarily vintage guitars, they are now focusing on expanding musical instruments.“We’ve been branching more into ... musical...
Kevin BarteltI’m glad athletic director Sean Frazier has been proactive throughout his first year at NIU.My only suggestion for him to consider while constructing his Facilities Master Plan is to create goals that can be accomplished by a reasonable...
Kevin BarteltStudents should definitely take advantage of summer internships.NIU offers students many internships. Career Services has a great program called Huskies Get Hired! You can narrow down your search options to specific interests, location and...
Kevin BarteltDeKalb has many scenic nature areas where people can enjoy the views and warm weather. Take a bike ride down the DeKalb Nature Trail during the day.If you’re on the path about an hour before sunset, keep an eye out for deer, raccoons and...
Front page stories in the May 1 issue include an article on the Foreign Language Resident Program moving from Douglas to New Hall, an article on a fire preservation company raising money to restore a 1923 fire engine, an update on the provost position...
Under the collar, cross, through the loop. Oh, hello there. I was just explaining to my good friend, Mr. Jared Leto, how to tie, well, me — a red bow tie. If you’re interested, I’d like you to join me on a journey to the Academy Award show.I’ve...
If comedian Brian Regan was stranded on an island, he’d have to be asked to leave.Regan performs at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Tickets are $39.75.Regan spoke to the Northern Star about his style, first shows and what...
Batman with a beer belly, Bradley Cooper with curlers and Robert De Niro working his mob game wasn’t enough to con me into believing “American Hustle” is the movie of the year.With 13 nominations for the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, I had high...
Arcade Fire’s “Reflektor” mirrors artful dance music unlike previous indie rock albums.The almost three-year undertaking of the band’s much-anticipated double record hit stores Tuesday. The success of the 2011 Grammy-winning “The Suburbs”...
Talent continues to start young as thriving 16-year-old Lorde released her first album, “Pure Heroine,” Friday.The record was anticipated after the success of her billboard hit “Royals.” The Lana Del Rey-influenced tracks show a modest reflection...
