Northern Star

 

Advertisement

 

 
Northern Star

Northern Illinois University’s student news organization since 1899

 

Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

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 Writer | 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 Yakushos 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, Lifestyle Writer | 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 Writer | 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, Lifestyle Writer | 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...

A poster for the play Anxious People! depicts letters cascading down against a black background. NIUs School of Theatre and Dance will perform five showings of Anxious People! (Courtesy of Andy Dolan)

School of Theatre and Dance to perform ‘Anxious People!’

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator | February 16, 2024

Doors open today for the NIU School of Theatre and Dance’s first production of the spring semester.  “Anxious People!” is a play written by Seattle-based Parley Productions member Carol Lee. The play will focus on the cascading stories that...

Game character Vegeta floats in the sky as an explosion takes place below him. The new trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero anticipates new attacks and characters to fight. (Courtesy of YouTube)

‘Sparking Zero,’ best Dragon Ball game ever

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | February 15, 2024

With the release of yet another trailer for the next big Dragon Ball game, “Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero,” more details have come to light about what to expect from the game on its release.  The newest trailer, known as “Rivals,” premiered...

Beyoncé combines bluegrass, pop in new music

Beyoncé combines bluegrass, pop in new music

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | February 15, 2024

A screenshot of Ye’s “VULTURES 1” album cover shows a man in black standing behind a woman. Ye’s newest album contains great flow but weak lyrics. (Courtesy of YouTube)

‘VULTURES 1’ features interesting samples, questionable lyrics

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | February 14, 2024

With over 10 years of being in the hip-hop fandom, I was extremely excited to listen to the highly anticipated “VULTURES 1” album by musical artist Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. The album is in collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign and features musical...

A phone shows the cover of Rye Lane, a new love story on Hulu. Rye Lane is an underrated rom-com, perfect for Valentines Day. (Nick Glover | Northern Star)

Unconventional rom-coms for Valentine’s Day

By Lindsay Curtis, Lifestyle Writer | February 13, 2024

Valentine's Day can either be a great day or a horrible day depending on who you ask, so what better way to end the night than with a good movie. Whether you’re with a date, friends or just by yourself, here’s a list of some underrated romance...