Caleb Johnson

Editor’s note: Check out the Northern Star’s National Margarita Day gallery. A pinch of salt, a slice of lime, a note of sweet citrus and a bunch of tequila are all the necessary pieces that make the quintessential margarita. In the downtown DeKalb area, there are a number of places that feature sweet deals and...

Caleb Johnson had another big game for Jacksonville State’s baseball team, but the Gamecocks dropped an 8-6 decision at South Alabama on Friday night.

If one is to truly appreciate the beauty of “Madame Web,” then one must open your mind to the possibilities and challenge your understanding of good cinema. When life seems out of whack and the world seems to crumble around you, pause, take a moment to breathe and reflect. Consider ways to reframe and recontextualize...

As you approach the front of a restaurant, the sound of Greek music fills the air. You open the door and the aromas hit your nostrils, transporting you to a different world. With long white columns and large portraits, entering The Flame feels like a trip to the Greek countryside. The restaurant has been open...

Beyond mere words or language, voice connects all, the purest most spiritual expression of our souls to our inner thoughts and feelings. Often only the voices of those in power are heard, and those who are underrepresented are forgotten and overlooked. To help combat this issue, Disney created an initiative to provide a platform, utilizing...

A new play is coming to the NIU School of Theater and Dance, “Booked and Blessed…OR BUST.” The play was originally titled “Something, Somewhere, Somehow” but was changed earlier this year and written by Alexander Perez. Perez is a Cuban-American playwright from New York City and has been writing plays since 2015. His plays have...

Audience members braved the cold, wind and rain to come and see the latest School of Theatre and Dance performance, “Booked and Blessed… OR BUST.” Directed by former SOTD faculty member Frankie DiCiaccio, the play gives attendees a glimpse at the inner workings of the theater and entertainment business while also being a comedic meta-analysis. ...

NIU alum and former Northern Star reporter Melissa Blake is set to return to NIU to host a reading and discussion of her new book, “Beautiful People: My Thirteen Truths About Disabilities.” The event will occur from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday in the Founders Memorial Library gallery. Blake is a journalist, writer and...

Despite some rough weather on Tuesday, Corry's trap team remained unbeaten, topping host Tidioute 167-143.

As the end of semester quickly approaches, students juggle preparing for final exams and making plans to pack up their dorm rooms. Students are expected to move out 24 hours after their last final exam, according to NIU Housing and Residential Services. Students may request an extension but must leave before 6 p.m. May 11. For...