Brynn and Sarah give their recap of the super bowl. Instead of focusing on the game, however, they look at the event through a pop-culture lens. What was your favorite commercial? And did you like the halftime performance? Let us know in the comments!
‘The big game’ recap, minus the football
‘The Trend’ episode 2
February 14, 2024
Brynn and Sarah gesture wildly in the podcast room. They discuss Usher’s halftime performance and the “big game” commercials. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)
About the Contributors

Brynn Krug, Managing Editor
Brynn Krug is a junior majoring in communications with minors in journalism and philosophy. She joined the Northern Star in fall 2022 and in her free time, she enjoys listening to music, watching movies and hanging out with friends.

Sarah Rose, Copy Editor
Sarah Rose is majoring in English and double minoring in political science and economics. Sarah enjoys thrifting, reading, and listening to music on vinyl.

Anna Scanlan, Former Digital Managing Editor

Joseph Howerton, Former Video Editor
Joseph Howerton is a senior communications major and is minoring in digital media production. He has been apart of the Northern Star as a news reporter since October 2022 and is currently the Video section editor.
Between his work at the Star and studies at NIU, Joseph works at the Sycamore Public Library’s circulation desk and runs the library’s D&D youth group.
In his freetime he enjoys watching movies, playing video games, D&D, cosplay and writing.
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