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Sia gets dark in album

By Morgan Carrigan | February 1, 2016

“This Is Acting,” the new album by Sia, offers a darker sound than her previous more lively work.The artist’s seventh album, released Thursday, is paired with meaningful and honest lyrics about identity, love and life.The album seems to be darker...

Beats from the Street: Jan. 27

By Northern Star staff | January 27, 2016

Here’s what some NIU students had on their playlists this week.Junior nursing major Taylor Mattingly said she typically finds good music from her friends. “We all get ready together and show each other different songs we found,” Mattingly said....

New year, new playlist

By Morgan Carrigan | January 18, 2016

These are my top five songs that need to be added to your playlist to start off the new year. Jam to these songs on the way to class or while you’re running on the treadmill for an instant mood boost.“Angels” by Chance the Rapper featuring SabaThis...

InFocus: What song helps you study?

By Northern Star staff | November 30, 2015

Deanna Frances | @DeannaFrancesNs“Don’t Stop Believin’” by JourneyEven though “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey is 34 years old, it is a classic “get up and go” song. This song is a great one to listen to when you’re getting stressed...

InFocus: What’s your favorite Thanksgiving dish?

By Northern Star staff | November 23, 2015

Morgan Carrigan | @morgancarriganThere is something about being surrounded by family eating a ridiculous amount of food that is just so comforting. Maybe it’s because I am homesick or sick of eating Ramen noodles; nonetheless, Thanksgiving is such a...

Bieber vs. One Direction

By Northern Star staff | November 16, 2015

Jessica Plessner | @Jess_PlessHands down, Justin Bieber’s “Purpose” blew One Direction’s “Made in the A.M.” out of the water.I can’t help but want to hug Bieber after listening to “Purpose” with its fresh beats, optimistic and encouraging...

Costumes we don’t want to see this Halloween

Costumes we don’t want to see this Halloween

By Morgan Carrigan | October 29, 2015

The time is upon us again — dressing up as a character for a night, roaming around campus; however, you may spot a couple of costumes we have all seen one too many times.These costumes are obvious and have a way of reappearing year after year, or they...

NIU worker pens food service book

By Morgan Carrigan | October 8, 2015

David Webb, an NIU food worker turned author, wrote his first book about his years behind the kitchen doors.Webb, also known as “Captain” by his fellow cooks in Neptune Hall, has been a DeKalb resident since 1971 and has cooked for the majority of...

Pop icon Janet Jackson released “Unbreakable” on Friday. Jackson’s seasoned lyrics and vocals offer a genius balance.

Jackson is unbroken

By Morgan Carrigan | October 5, 2015

Pop icon Janet Jackson released “Unbreakable” on Friday. Jackson’s seasoned lyrics and vocals offer a genius balance.