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Four friends pose in front of New Orleans building

Visiting places at different ages creates new experiences

By Jack Baudoin, Lifestyle writer | July 6, 2020

One of my favorite things is seeing how my opinions and experiences change as I get older. For example, the TV shows I liked as a kid might not be as appealing to me at age 23 as they were when I was 13. I recently visited New Orleans last year for the...

J. Cole's eighth studio album, "4 Your Eyez Only,"  was released Dec. 9 and is projected to sell 550,000 units in its first week according to Billboard.

J. Cole releases powerful album

By Darius Parker | December 19, 2016

J. Cole's eighth studio album, "4 Your Eyez Only,"  was released Dec. 9 and is projected to sell 550,000 units in its first week according to Billboard.

Weekend Guide: March 26

By Northern Star staff | March 25, 2015

With this many local music events and activities, there’s no excuse for being bored at home.TodayTurn off “Pitch Perfect” and watch the real thing. Northern Sound, NIU’s co-ed a capella group, will perform a free show 8 p.m. at The House Cafe,...

DHS Band raies money for trip to Sugar Bowl

By Maria Ahmad | November 4, 2012

The DeKalb High School Marching Band is preparing to taste the sweetness of the Sugar Bowl. Members of the band hosted a Cajun dinner to help cover the costs of their upcoming New Orleans trip, which centers around the band’s halftime performance at...

Printmaking students to attend conference in New Orleans

By Olivia Willoughby | March 5, 2012

While some students might skip town for Cancun or flee the continent for a week in paradise, some printmaking students are etching their way down to New Orleans. This year, the Southern Graphics Council International (SGCI) will be held March 14 through...

Adam Kiel does volunteer work earlier this month in New Orleans.

Kiel makes a big impact on and off the field

By Jimmy Johnson | January 25, 2011

Adam Kiel is a mountain of a man. But even the 6'5", 308-pound NIU offensive lineman could not do all of the pushing required in helping the area of New Orleans still recovering from Hurricane Katrina more than five years ago. The redshirt reserve offensive...

Oil rig disasters highlight current energy crisis

By Adam Brown | September 26, 2010

On Sept. 2, a fire broke out on an oil rig platform 13 miles from the coast of New Orleans. Of the 13 crew members aboard, 12 managed to escape unscathed, with one suffering minor injuries. The following day, a tense anxiety gripped the otherwise Big...