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Northern Nights: Virgin drinks

By Sabreena Saleem | May 4, 2014

Virgin Piña ColadaPiña Coladas are the perfect treat for a hot summer day or after-dinner dessert.Swapping out rum or alcohol for vanilla ice cream turns this summer cocktail into a creamy, tropical smoothie.• Ingredients:• Ice• Splash of milk•...

Wedding Banned redefines cover band by ‘shredding’

By Sabreena Saleem | May 4, 2014

The excitement of the Blackhawks’ winning game Saturday night didn’t stop Wedding Banned from performing at Rosy’s Roadhouse, 930 Pappas Drive.Although the show was scheduled to start at 10 p.m., it didn’t begin until 11:30 p.m. after the Blackhawks...

Just Sayin’: Justice League movie, seafood and Kenya Moore

By Northern Star Scene staff | April 29, 2014

Pat Quinn: Justice League movieZack Snyder announced a Justice League movie will be released in 2018 this week.I don’t understand how the production team is going to be able to pull off a Justice League movie when characters and casting are going to...

Children’s choir joins NIU singers on stage

By Sabreena Saleem | April 23, 2014

The Concert Choir and University Chorus are teaming up with a children’s choir for a concert Sunday.The concert will feature a special guest performance and is at 3 p.m. in the Music Building’s Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. The show will be streamed...

Writer Lauren Iverson does not think a sequel to the movie "Mrs. Doubtfire" is a good idea.

Just Sayin’: Sandwiches, ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ sequel and jeans

April 21, 2014

Claire Buchanan: SandwichesI know you ponder sandwich variety as much as I do. Well, you probably don’t, but I do, so here are some tasty suggestions.There are more options than PB&J, like PBN&J, or peanut butter, Nutella and blueberries. But...