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A pair of Apple Vision Pros rest on a metal stand. Apple's new piece of technology cost over $3000. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Apple Vision Pro, the new norm for the rich

By Isabel Cambray, Lifestyle Writer | March 4, 2024

After its release in early February, tons of videos and photos have surfaced of users trying Apple’s new Vision Pro in unconventional places. From social norms such as “don't text and drive” or “don’t be on your phone while walking,” it...

Many gold trophies sit in a line. The 96th Academy Awards will occur Sunday, and the Northern Star is hosting a contest to see who can predict the winner of six of the biggest categories. (Prayitno | CCA2.0)

The Northern Star to host film awards contest

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | March 4, 2024

At 6 p.m. Sunday, the 96th Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, will occur. In commemoration of film lovers’ biggest night of the year, the Northern Star will host a contest to see who can predict the closest ballot of winners for the six...

Taylor Tomlinson stands in front of the sign for her show "After Midnight." Tomlinson is the first woman to take over a pre-existing late-night show. (Robert Voets | Paramount Press Express)

Comedian Taylor Tomlinson makes history with ‘After Midnight’

By Isabel Cambray, Lifestyle Writer | March 3, 2024

A comedian who addresses her own flaws yet finds humor in herself and the not-so-pretty parts of life, Taylor Tomlinson attracts an audience where those involved find humor in trauma dumping, sucky parts of dating and being in your twenties. Having...

In a scene from "Dune: Part Two," three sandworms move toward a group of people. "Dune: Part Two" released Friday and is the follow-up of 2021's "Dune." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

‘Dune: Part Two’ masters cinema

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | February 29, 2024

If I didn’t have to write this review, I would still be watching “Dune: Part Two.” I don’t mean that I walked out early. If I didn’t have to live my life, I would have watched it again. And again. And again. I wholeheartedly believe “Dune:...

A screenshot depicts the Peanuts character Franklin reaching out a hand to Charlie Brown. "Welcome Home Franklin" is Franklin's first special since his 1968 debut. (Courtesy of YouTube)

New ‘Peanuts’ special is heartfelt

By Lindsay Curtis, Copy Editor | February 28, 2024

The newest “Peanuts” special from Apple TV+ focuses on the comic strip’s first Black character, Franklin. Released Feb. 16, “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin” is the character’s first TV special since his debut in 1968. Franklin...

A screenshot depicts Mario looking shocked at Donkey Kong in the new game "Mario vs. Donkey Kong." The new Nintendo Switch game contains over 100 puzzles for players to complete. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Join Mario’s puzzle adventure against Donkey Kong

By Isabel Cambray, Lifestyle Writer | February 27, 2024

A new game, “Mario vs. Donkey Kong,” was released Feb. 16 featuring Mario and Donkey Kong exclusively on the Nintendo Switch.  The game begins with Donkey Kong watching a commercial about Mini-Marios. After which, he breaks into the Mario Toy...

The words "Elden Ring" sit on a black screen, on the title screen of the game "Elden Ring." A large DLC package for "Elden Ring" was announced Feb. 21. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

‘Elden Ring’ DLC closer than ever

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | February 26, 2024

The biggest game of 2022 “Elden Ring” will soon be even bigger with the long-awaited DLC update most fans have been salivating over just right around the corner.  Officially titled “Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree,” the DLC is scheduled...

"Perfect Days" actor Tokio Emoto (from left), director Wim Wenders and actor Koji Yakusho stand on the red carpet during the Tokyo International Film Festival. "Perfect Days" follows Yakusho's character Hirayama as he cleans toilets in Tokyo. (Dick Thomas Johnson | CC BY 2.0)

‘Perfect Days’ quietly finds joy

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | February 26, 2024

Wim Wenders’ newest film “Perfect Days” released in North America Feb. 7. The film was released in Germany – Wenders’ home country – and Japan – the place where the film was made – in late December, just in time to be up for Oscar consideration.  The...

Dakota Johnson adjusts her hair on the premiere of "Madame Web" in Mexico. "Madame Web" has not been receiving great reviews from critics, but the film has redeeming qualities. (Marco Ugarte | AP Photo)

‘Madame Web’ not that bad

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | February 26, 2024

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...

A poster for the new "Deadpool & Wolverine" film depicts two dangling necklaces. The trailer for the new film brings Deadpool and Wolverine together for the first time ever. (Walt Disney Company)

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ back on the big screen

By Lindsay Curtis, Copy Editor | February 22, 2024

The wait is over for Deadpool fans as the first teaser trailer for “Deadpool & Wolverine” debuted Feb. 11 during the Super Bowl. The first installment of the series, “Deadpool,” was released in 2016 after years of the star of the film,...

A screenshot from “Helldivers 2” shows a player fending off a horde of bugs as they finish completing an objective. “Helldivers 2” released Feb. 8. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

Launch feet first into ‘Helldivers 2’

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | February 21, 2024

After a long day at work and dealing with the everyday challenges we call life, it is nice to forget all of it, boot up the old PS5 and play some co-op shooter games with friends.  Most co-op games are fairly laid-back, having a team of players fight...

Actors José María Yazpik (from left), Dakota Johnson and filmmaker S. J. Clarkson pose on the red carpet premiere of "Madame Web" in Mexico City. "Madame Web" is the most recent Marvel movie to come out. (Marco Ugarte | AP Photo)

‘Madame Web’ swings and strikes out

By Lindsay Curtis, Copy Editor | February 20, 2024

“Morbius” has a new contender for worst superhero movie following the release of “Madame Web.” Released on Valentine’s Day, “Madame Web,” directed by S.J. Clarkson, is the fourth and newest movie to come from Sony’s Spider-Man Universe.  The...

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