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Writer Lauren Iverson does not think a sequel to the movie Mrs. Doubtfire is a good idea.

Just Sayin’: Sandwiches, ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ sequel and jeans

April 21, 2014

Claire Buchanan: SandwichesI know you ponder sandwich variety as much as I do. Well, you probably don’t, but I do, so here are some tasty suggestions.There are more options than PB&J, like PBN&J, or peanut butter, Nutella and blueberries. But...

Actors rehearse for “Love’s Labors Lost,” which premieres 7:30 p.m. today in the Holmes Students Center’s Diversion Lounge. The show takes a Shakespeare play and sets it in the ‘40s.

‘Love’ breaks actors out of comfort zone

By Lauren Iverson | April 9, 2014

The School of Theatre and Dance brings a comedic touch to human desire with a modern adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labors Lost.”While this play was written in the late 1500’s, director Stanton Davis takes his “Love’s Labors...

Rosy’s owner’s first love: music

By Lauren Iverson | April 9, 2014

DeKalb | Joe Chavez, co-owner of Rosy’s Roadhouse, 930 Pappas Drive, brings musical experience and friendships to the NIU community.Chavez spoke to the Northern Star about the music business, his genre and artist preferences and the future of music...

Beauty Products worth buying

By Lauren Iverson | April 7, 2014

When it comes to skin products, always choose quality over quantity.These beauty products offer a good value for their prices.Foundation: bareMinerals MATTE Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 for $27bareMinerals powder foundation provides full coverage....

‘Look Homeward, Angel’ tests family dynamics

By Lauren Iverson | March 26, 2014

NIU’s School of Theatre and Dance presents “Look Homeward, Angel” 7:30 p.m. today at Huntley Middle School, 1515 S. Fourth St.“Look Homeward, Angel” tells the story of a young man, Eugene Gant, and his dysfunctional family. His family includes...

Viewers warm up to emotional story of family in ‘Wintertime’

By Lauren Iverson | March 23, 2014

“Wintertime” brought a balance of emotion and laughs Friday at the Holmes Student Center.The show, written by playwright Charles Mee, tells the story of a dysfunctional family.The son, Jonathan, brings his girlfriend, Ariel, to the family home in...

Actors perform Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Sunday at the Egyptian Theater, 135 N. Second St.

Audience dazzled by ‘Dreamcoat’

By Lauren Iverson | March 16, 2014

DeKalb | Stage Coach Players had Joseph of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” dancing into audience members’ hearts Sunday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.Sunday was the second time in the last 15 years Stage Coach Players...

Preview: Best Picture is close race for the Oscar

By Lauren Iverson | February 26, 2014

The Academy Awards are the biggest consistent event in Hollywood.With categories ranging from Best Picture and Best Animated Feature Film to Best Film Editing and Best Documentary Feature, Hollywood’s best and brightest all come together on this night.In...

Gaelic Storm hits Egyptian Theatre

By Lauren Iverson | February 16, 2014

Gaelic Storm provided concertgoers with an interactive Celtic show at the Egyptian Theatre on Saturday night.A sea of green hats, shirts, scarves and headpieces turned the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., into something akin to a St. Patrick’s Day...

The Huddle offers tasty burger

By Lauren Iverson | February 4, 2014

The Huddle, 817 W. Lincoln Highway, offers two juicy new burgers with an appetizing twist.The Texan is topped with bacon, onion rings and barbecue sauce. The toppings and condiments tasted like a combination from heaven. The crunch of the onion rings...

Halftime show lacks peppers

By Lauren Iverson | February 2, 2014

As the Seattle Seahawks flew high over the Denver Broncos, Bruno Mars cooked a very small plate of chili peppers.Mars shined as bright as his glittering golden jacket at Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show. The show opened with a children’s choir performing...

Yummy alternatives make dieting easier

By Lauren Iverson | January 13, 2014

You’re two weeks into that New Year’s resolution diet and want a satisfying snack.Three healthy and easy to make treats are mini-rice cake stacks, peanut energy bars and strawberry and cream cheese sandwiches.Mini-rice cake stacksMini-rice cake stacks...