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By Northern Star Staff | February 16, 2017

A Song for CorettaThe School of Theatre and Dance will open its studio performance of “A Song for Coretta” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Diversions Lounge. Tickets can be purchased online for $7, and the play will be running through Sunday. For more...

Senior biology major Afreen Varsi discusses the former travel ban enforced by President Donald Trump.

Panel held about travel ban

By Clarissa Hinshaw | February 16, 2017

Senior biology major Afreen Varsi discusses the former travel ban enforced by President Donald Trump.

Trustee awaits first meeting

By Lindsey Salvatelli | February 13, 2017

DeKALB | Though he won’t sit in on a Board of Trustees meeting until Tuesday, new appointee Eric Wasowicz has been trying to reach out to those he’ll be working with over the next seven years.His appointment to that board was confirmed Jan. 20. He...

Gargoyle rumored to stare

By Hayden Perkins | February 13, 2017

DeKALB — The world is full of legends, myths and scary stories to tell in the dark. While some of these myths are obviously fake, others are just real enough to keep you awake at night. A few of the tales on campus include stories such as the Freshman’s...

‘Moonlight’ brings deep consideration

By Tatianna Salisbury | February 9, 2017

Barry Jenkins’s Oscar-nominated film, “Moonlight,” takes audience members on a young man’s journey of self-discovery, causing them to reflect upon who they are.The film, which was released in October, moves slowly as the audience travels with...

New hours help Barsema Hall

By Taylor Gaines | February 9, 2017

DeKALB — The new hours being enforced at Barsema Hall have been deemed adjustable, Michelle DeJean, College of Business director of marketing, said.On Jan. 14, the building began locking at 10 p.m. for non-business majors and 1 a.m. for business majors,...

Grammys incite competition

By Darius Parker | February 9, 2017

The 59th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on Feb. 26 and music lovers nationwide are on the edge of their seats to see who will win which titles. The nominees for the awards were released Dec. 6 and included artists such as Beyoncé, Adele, and Kanye...

‘Trestle’ questions relationships in life

By Sophia Phillips | February 9, 2017

DeKALB — The School of Theatre and Dance premiered its production of “Trestle at Pope Lick Creek” over the weekend, an emotional play about relationships and loss during the Great Depression.“Trestle at Pope Lick Creek” takes place in 1936 and...

Fraternity revives ‘Frat Attack’

By Darius Parker | February 9, 2017

DeKALB | Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.’s annual “Frat Attack” competition returns after a four-year hiatus. The men of Phi Beta Sigma will host their step competition Friday.“Frat Attack” is a competition unlike any other on NIU’s campus...