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Jonathan Shelby sits behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This Weekend Writeup features events such as an art exhibition and a performance by the Kishwaukee Symphony. (Jenny Javkhlantugs| Northern Star)

Classic rock, mysterious dreams this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | March 19, 2025

This Weekend Writeup features events such as a musical tribute to Latin American music, a classic rock tribute show and more.  MYSTERIOUS DREAM SUITE EXHIBITION  Date and Time: Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday  Location: Altgeld...

Banners of various competitive and non-competitive games hang from the ceiling of the Esports Arena. The NIU Esports team suffered a crushing defeat in Overwatch against Western Michigan University. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

NIU Esports suffers crushing defeat against Western Michigan

By Alex Lockwood, Lifestyle Writer | March 19, 2025

NIU’s Overwatch varsity team faced off against Western Michigan University at 7 p.m. Tuesday, which marked their ninth match as part of the Esports Collegiate Conference. Two teams of seven players went head-to-head for the potential of playing in the...

Five of Daredevil's helmets in various colors sit in a row. Episodes for "Daredevil: Born Again" will be released every Tuesday and will feature characters such as Kingpin, Bullseye and White Tiger. (Marvel Entertainment under Fair Use)

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ takes hero to darker places

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | March 17, 2025

Editors’ note: This review contains spoilers.   Matt Murdock, also known as the hero Daredevil, returns in Disney's “Daredevil: Born Again.” Acting as a connecting point from the Netflix series “Daredevil,” the two-episode premiere...

A photo of Lisa Dienst-Thomas' piece "Fantastical Bloom 11" sits on a pedestal in the Annette and Jerry Johns Gallery of the Art Building. Lisa Dienst-Thomas shows off her 21 art pieces during her "Fantastical Blooms" art reception. (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)

Feelings of joy bloom during ‘Fantastical Blooms’ exhibition

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | March 7, 2025

Lisa Dienst-Thomas shared the blooming feelings of joy and hope at the reception for her "Fantastical Blooms" exhibition. The reception was held from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Annette and Jerry Johns Gallery of the Art Building. The "Fantastical...

The faces of Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Opinion Editor Emily Beebe hang next to the StarNotes logo. The third installment in the "Paddington" film series, "Paddington in Peru" released Feb. 14 and is a solid family film choice. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

StarNotes: ‘Paddington’ an underrated family film

By Ryan Day and Jonathan Shelby | March 6, 2025

In this episode of StarNotes, Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Opinion Editor Emily Beebe discuss their thoughts on the movie, “Paddington in Peru” which released Feb. 14. 

Mikey Madison shows off her Academy Award at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Here are some of the biggest moments of the 97th Oscars. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

‘Anora’ wins big at 97th Academy Awards

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor | March 5, 2025

The 97th annual Academy Awards, or Oscars, hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, was held at 6 p.m. Sunday, with the comedy-drama “Anora” winning five out of its six nominations. In addition, Nick Offerman was an announcer at the Oscars for the first...

A poster for "Prowess" hangs on a wall. The School of Theatre and Dance performs this story which shows how people respond to violence. (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)

‘Prowess’ shows the fine line between hero and vigilante

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | March 3, 2025

When it comes to being a superhero, no one expects the drawbacks that come with it. Zora, Jax, Mark and Andy in “Prowess” know the pain all too well. Performed by the NIU School of Theatre and Dance, “Prowess,” written by Ike Holter and directed...

Henry Harris and Jack Sundstrom perform in the Symposium Concert. The NIU School of Music performed several classical songs written by famous composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky. (Ethan Quirk | Northern Star)

Symposium concert presents classic pieces for modern ears

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | February 26, 2025

Music can come from any era and belong to any genre. People want to be moved by music and NIU’s School of Music showed that it can be done. Held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Music Building’s Recital Hall, eight pieces of music were performed in front...

The Human Torch uses his "Blazing Blast" and "Pyro-Prison" abilities to summon walls of fire. The Human Torch and The Thing were both added along with the new "Central Park" map to celebrate the mid-season. (Marvel Games under Fair Use)

The Thing and Human Torch join ‘Marvel Rivals’

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | February 24, 2025

Marvel’s greatest family, the Fantastic Four, is complete with the recent update to Marvel Rivals and fans may have gotten a hint as to who the next new character might be. On Friday, the other two characters from the Fantastic Four superhero team,...

Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This Weekend Writeup contains events such as the "Rocky Horror Picture Show," "Self-Care Fair" and more. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

‘Rocky Horror,’ self-care this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | February 21, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as an outdoor campfire, a performance by the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra and more.  FREE FRIDAY FIRE SERIES WITH NIU ADVENTURES! Date and Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday  Location: Adventure...

A poster for "Holler River" hangs on a wall in the Holmes Student Center. The NIU School of Theatre and Dance will be performing for the second time this semester this weekend. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

‘Holler River’ a dark, heart wrenching homecoming

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | February 18, 2025

When someone comes home after being away for a long time, they are usually met with joy and excitement, however, this isn’t the case for En in “Holler River,” who after experiencing the horrors of war comes back to a town devoid of hope. Performed...

Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Kahlil Kambui and Videographer Alexis Williams discuss their thoughts and reactions to "Heart Eyes." "Heart Eyes" is a slasher horror that takes place on Valentine's Day. (Ryan Day | Assistant Video Editor)

StarNotes: Lovely horror to celebrate Valentine’s Day

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | February 12, 2025

In this episode of StarNotes, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Videographer Alexis Williams discuss the details of the new horror movie “Heart Eyes” and their thoughts on it as a whole.