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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...

Pass/Fail: University’s Anywhere Printing a godsend; Quit blaring music inside MLK Commons

By Carl Nadig | September 17, 2014

Pass: University’s Anywhere Printing a godsendI’m grateful I don’t have to participate in “the waiting game” anymore. The objective of the game was simple: be the first one to the printer.Before Anywhere Printing, all university computers were...

New House owners a fresh start for venue

By Northern Star Editorial Board | November 21, 2013

The Editorial Board has high hopes for The House Cafe’s new ownership.The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, was purchased by Anthony Solario, Lisa Cowley and Corey Twombly in October.The House has always provided a sense of community that’s unlike that...

Music library looks ‘at music in many… areas’

By Carl Nadig | November 13, 2013

DeKalb | NIU’s Music Library delivers a hidden resource for discovering old and new music.Cradled between the Visual Arts Building and the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, the Music Library is a part of NIU’s library system. The Music Library offers...

Janelle Monáe digs deep in new album

By Jarrel Sylvers | September 11, 2013

Singer Janelle Monáe shines in the debut of her latest LP, “The Electric Lady.”This eclectic, progressive album is nothing short of brave and entertaining. Thanks to singles “Dance Apocalyptic” and, most notably, “Q.U.E.E.N.” Monáe’s album...

Davey Dynamite destroys summer album

By Carl Nadig | September 11, 2013

Carl NadigColumnist H @carlnadigLocal musician Davey Dynamite has come a long way from his DeKalb debut in fall 2009 on the now-extinct Java 101 sound stage.Dynamite performed alongside musicians like Dave Green, Michael Pfingsten and poet Emanuel Vinson....

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