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Northern Star

Rock music can be used to teach class

By Troy Doetch | September 28, 2010

Even with her earplugs nestled safely, the nu-metal was too loud. Her ears were fine but the bass guitar vibrating against her sternum was so overwhelming she was forced to leave her front row seat at Disturbed's show. This was a disappointment because...

Hughes with his Underground Music award.

From the streets to the studio

By Joseph Olmo | August 29, 2010

A young rap star is on the rise, but he cannot and does not want to forget his past. Chris "Young Bruus" Hughes, 25 of DeKalb, has been looking to make a name for himself in the rap industry and got his breakthrough onto the scene just this past month....