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Zelina Azul poses onstage during the Drag Show. The first drag show of 2025 was held at 7 p.m. Thursday and saw over 200 attendees. (Northern Star File Photo)

CAB Drag Show serves fierceness to NIU

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | March 21, 2025

In the Holmes Student Center’s Duke Ellington Ballroom, the applause, cheers and excitement were deafening as queens served looks and impressive dance moves to an awestruck audience.  CAB’s Drag Show was a tremendous hit, as over 200 attendees...

TikTok influencer child exploitation needs to end | ‘The Trend’ Episode 31

By Brynn Krug, Editor in Chief | March 18, 2025

In this episode of "The Trend," Editor-in-Chief Brynn Krug and Managing Editor Sarah Rose discuss the exploitation of child stars on TikTok. They discuss the upcoming Netflix documentary "Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing," focused on Piper...

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...

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars sing on stage in the music video for “Die With a Smile.” Lady Gaga maintains her pop music legacy with her newest album “MAYEM.” (Lady Gaga under Free Use)

Lady Gaga maintains pop music legacy with ‘MAYHEM’

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | March 16, 2025

“MAYHEM,” Lady Gaga’s seventh studio album, released March 7 and, with its release, she keeps her status as one of pop music's greatest moguls. This album is definitely pop mayhem with how diverse and unique each song is. Lady Gaga has so far...

Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This weekend features events such as a children's play and a performance by the Kishwaukee Concert Band. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

Children’s balls, Fantastical Blooms this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | March 7, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as a children’s fundraiser, an art exhibit and a performance by the Kishwaukee concert band.  LISA DIENST-THOMAS - “FANTASTICAL BLOOMS” Date and Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday  Location:...

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. 

One of the main characters of "Cloudheim" attacks an enemy in the game. Noodle Cat Games released their trailer along with a press release for their newest co-op action RPG "Cloudheim." (Noodle Cat Games under Fair Use)

New approach, indie game studio puts people first

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | March 5, 2025

Art paves the way for a glorious fantasy adventure that appears beautifully crafted and highly entertaining in an indie game studio’s first release. On Feb. 5, Noodle Cat Games released a trailer for its first game title “Cloudheim,” which is...

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 tall, masked figure reaches out toward the camera. "Until Dawn" is a film releasing April 25 that shares the same name as the game released in 2015. (Sony under Fair Use)

‘Until Dawn’ trailer leaves more to be desired

By Alex Lockwood, Lifestyle Writer | March 5, 2025

“Until Dawn” is an upcoming horror film produced by Sony and Screen Gems that adapts the “Until Dawn” games to the big screen.  Featuring new threats, a mystery soon to be uncovered, and a horrific cycle of death, “Until Dawn” is looking...

‘Shrek 5’ fails its modernization | ‘The Trend’ Episode 30

By Brynn Krug and Sarah Rose | March 4, 2025

In Episode 30 of "The Trend," Editor-in-Chief Brynn Krug and Managing Editor Sarah Rose discuss the "Shrek 5" teaser trailer, Bhad Bhabie's and Alabama Barker's diss tracks and the winners of the 97th Academy Awards. The update to "Shrek's" animation...

The character Orson Krennic stares at the Death Star as it is being built. Season 2 of "Andor" will feature new and returning faces as well as much more action. (Disney under Fair Use)

‘Andor’ Season 2 sets plan of revolution into motion

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | March 3, 2025

The show “Andor” is praised for being one of the best “Star Wars” shows Disney has made, thanks to its drama, its storytelling and the actor’s performances. The show is making a comeback with the first three episodes of Season 2 releasing...