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The School of Theatre and Dance utilizes unique set designs this season as they continue to break bounds with their production of Will Eno’s “Middletown.”

Theatre continues innovations

By Ryan Janovic | March 5, 2018

The School of Theatre and Dance utilizes unique set designs this season as they continue to break bounds with their production of Will Eno’s “Middletown.”

Shop Hop brings treasures

By Ryan Janovic | March 1, 2018

DeKALB — Lovers of trinkets and curiosities can mark their calendars for March 2 and 3 because the fifth annual Vintage Shop Hop road trip is coming to DeKalb.Antique stores from across southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois will offer deals and promotions...

Event supports foster care

By Ryan Janovic | February 19, 2018

DeKALB — Citizens of DeKalb have the opportunity to support both local music and a local organization at a Sunday benefit rap concert hosted by the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway.Proceeds from the show go towards Traverse, a subsidiary program under...

Tim Burton’s history reveals dynamics

By Ryan Janovic | February 17, 2018

On Jan. 17, 2008, The Northern Star published an opinion piece by a writer named Keith Cameron arguing Tim Burton is an overrated and repetitive filmmaker. A decade later, it’s time to review Cameron’s piece and reevaluate Burton’s place in history.Cameron’s...

Theatre delivers success

By Ryan Janovic | February 12, 2018

A memory of a sad, shy girl dancing under the dry heat of a focused spotlight to Spanish guitar music while her brother stands offstage, looking back from years in the future, knowing she will never again be as happy as she was in that moment is the bittersweet...

Timberlake outgrows pop style

By Ryan Janovic | February 8, 2018

In 2006, Justin Timberlake brought sexy back, and in 2018, he’s trying to do it again while being a married dad, maintaining relevance and staring down 40. That’s a lot for any pop star to juggle and a bit too much for Timberlake as his new album...

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.

‘Molly’s Game’ raises the stakes with ease

By Ryan Janovic | January 16, 2018

High-stakes cards, the Russian mafia and a dysfunctional family collide in “Molly’s Game,” based on the remarkable true story of a woman who journeyed from Olympic skiing prospect to illegal poker ringleader.Molly Bloom was raised under the unapproving...

“Blade Runner 2049” captures bleak atmosphere

By Ryan Janovic | October 12, 2017

The future is a dark place in “Blade Runner 2049,” the long-awaited sequel to the 1982 cult-classic, “Blade Runner.” The new film does a remarkable job of capturing the tone and ambiance of Ridley Scott’s original.Released Oct. 6, “2049”...

Watson Intelligence generates love connections

By Ryan Janovic | October 2, 2017

The first play of the School of Theater and Dance’s production season, “The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence,” is a complex story about how people are empowered through their connections with others. As Thomas Watson wonderfully puts it,...

‘The (Curious Case of the) Watson Intelligence’ Q & A

By Ryan Janovic | September 25, 2017

*The following text has been edited for length and is not directly quoted.The School of Theatre and Dance kicks off their production season Sept. 27 with “The (Curious Case of the) Watson Intelligence” by Madeleine George. The play has an unusual...

Pita Pete’s sits at 901 Lucinda Ave. unit T., directly under the Village Commons Bookstore. From 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, students can get a variety of healthy eats.

Food joints welcome walkers

By Ryan Janovic | September 18, 2017

Pita Pete’s sits at 901 Lucinda Ave. unit T., directly under the Village Commons Bookstore. From 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, students can get a variety of healthy eats.