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Panic! puts out sixth album

By Ginger Simons | June 25, 2018

Released on June 22, Brendon Urie serves electronic beats and high energy with Panic! at the Disco’s most recent album “Pray for the Wicked.”Though the name Panic! at the Disco remains, the band has been reduced to just Brendon Urie, and this album...

Wisconsin band to perform at House

By Haley Galvin | May 7, 2018

DeKALB — The Red Flags, a rock ’n’ roll band from Wisconsin, is coming to DeKalb, bringing original songs and showcasing their passion for music.The Red Flags will be performing 6:30 p.m. Thursday at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway.The Red...

Point/Counterpoint: Friend zone

Point/Counterpoint: Friend zone

By Godwin Thomas | April 16, 2018

  Point/Counterpoint: Friend zone Friend-zoning occurs when someone wants a romantic relationship, despite their friend wanting a platonic one, according to a 2014 study by Bowling Green State University.Its possible to escape the zoneGodwin ThomasThose...

Jack White reaches too far for listeners

By Amy Geldean | March 29, 2018

Friday, American rock musician Jack White released his third solo album, “Boarding House Reach,” a collection of 13 schizophrenic tracks covering a wide range of musical genres from rock to classical, resulting in a confusing, but clasically White,...

Red Hot Chilli Pipers combine classics

By Haley Galvin | March 26, 2018

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers rocked out Wednesday night at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., with an incredibly unique twist on live music called “bagrock” which combines the excitement of classic rock music with melodic, traditional Scottish...

Belle and Sebastian finish trilogy album release

By Ginger Simons | February 22, 2018

In a collection sitting at the crossroads of mellow chamber pop and contemporary synthetic beats, Belle and Sebastian prove there’s no such thing as a bad album by the duo with the release of their third installment to “How to Solve Our Human Problems.”While...

MGMT delivers disappointment

By Haley Galvin | February 15, 2018

MGMT’s new album “Little Dark Age” is a disappointment and does not offer any solid songs, making one listen plenty and, for some, maybe even too much.From start to finish, “Little Dark Age” is nothing spectacular and is simply a flop. Released...

Fall Out Boy continues to delve further into pop with its new album, “MANIA,” straying from its punk-inspired roots.

‘MANIA’ explores new genre

By Ryan Janovic | January 22, 2018

Fall Out Boy continues to delve further into pop with its new album, “MANIA,” straying from its punk-inspired roots.

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Study Scores

By Victoria Lambton | October 30, 2017

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When inviting people over for a bonfire, change it up with different styles of s’mores, do-it-yourself drink options and a unique soundtrack.

Bonfires offer relaxation

By Tatianna Salisbury | July 24, 2017

When inviting people over for a bonfire, change it up with different styles of s’mores, do-it-yourself drink options and a unique soundtrack.

The House Café closes indefinitely

The House Café closes indefinitely

By Northern Star staff | August 12, 2016

The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., has been closed since yesterday and will be closed at least until Saturday.The coffee shop and café also functions as a spot for live entertainment like comedy and music known for hosting local bands.The café canceled...