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What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

By Madelaine Vikse and Waleed Alamleh | March 24, 2022

If you’ve spent your time over spring break binging everything on your list of TV shows and movies to watch, here are some ideas of what you should try next and what some of us at the Northern Star will be enjoying this weekend. 10 Things I Hate...

Jalen Smith attended NIU, where he studied art and illustration (Courtesy of Jalen Smith)

Visionary J re-releases mixtapes ‘Cloud 90’ and ‘Messiah Child’

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | March 22, 2022

Jalen Smith, also known as Visionary J, re-released his first two mixtapes earlier this year that are about being a kid, shooting for the stars and wanting to succeed. Smith graduated from NIU in June 2021 with an art degree. Smith released “Cloud...

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Low-maintenance pets for college students

By Grace Barone | March 22, 2022

Companionship is something many people strive to have. Pets can be great companions and can be helpful to fight feeling homesick, but the reality is that college students have busy lives. If you’re a student looking to adopt a pet, here are some manageable...

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3 films that will cheer you up

By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer | March 21, 2022

There are moments in life when we aren’t always feeling the best. There are days when we may feel uninspired. It’s OK to feel this way in order to recharge. Nothing beats finding something that inspires or brings joy either. With films being a huge...

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2022 Oscars predictions: Who will win the ‘Big Five’?

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | March 18, 2022

The 2022 Oscars are happening later this month on March 27 and for movie fans, it’s like our Super Bowl. The program lasts about three hours and awards films that premiered in 2021. Here are the predictions for the “Big Five” categories.  Best...

Getting over a breakup can be incredibly difficult, but there are some ways to help get over the heartbreak that aren't talked about that often (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

Unconventional ways to help get over a breakup

By Grace Barone | March 14, 2022

With “cuffing season” coming to a close and “hot girl/boy summer” right around the corner, you could be noticing an influx of breakups happening right about now. If you’ve just been dumped here are some tips and tricks for getting over it.  Buy...

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“The Fallout” shows different ways people cope with trauma

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | March 14, 2022

Editor’s Note: This review will contain spoilers and content about the topic of a school shooting which can be triggering to many, so read with caution or go watch the film and come back later. “The Fallout” is a film written and directed by...

"Death on the Nile" is a sequel to the 2017 film "Murder on the Orient Express" (©Disney | UK Press)

Film review: ‘Death on the Nile’

By Bailey Eschbach, Lifestyle writer | March 11, 2022

The murder mystery film “Death on the Nile” was released in theaters on Feb. 11. The film has an abundance of well known actors and actresses including Kenneth Branagh, Armie Hammer, Gal Gadot, Letita Wright and Russell Brand. The actors lived up...

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What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

By Madelaine Vikse and Brionna Belcher | March 10, 2022

The season finale of the popular HBO Max series “Euphoria” has already been released. If you were binging that and are unsure what to watch this weekend, here is what some of us at the Northern Star will be watching for some ideas. Space Force...

"Arcane" quickly became popular on Netflix and is an example of a great video game adaptation (Courtesy of Brian Cearns | Riot Games Inc)

TV review: ‘Arcane’

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist | March 9, 2022

The steampunk series “Arcane” was one of the most surprising things to come out of 2021, quickly reaching the top spot on Netflix. Boasting a massive world and a layered, complex conflict, “Arcane” seems to buck the trends for video game adaptations...

Shopping for someone who is interested in something you don't have much knowledge in can be difficult  (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

5 gift ideas for anime fans

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist | March 7, 2022

Japanese animation is becoming more popular than it has ever been and with that popularity comes an increase in fans. Coming up with gift ideas to give to someone who is an anime fan may seem like a daunting task, especially if you happen to be unfamiliar...

"Kraven's Last Hunt" takes a different approach compared to other Spider-Man storylines and gives readers the chance to learn more about the villain (Quade Evans | Northern Star)

A review on “Kraven’s Last Hunt” and what made it special

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist | March 7, 2022

Editor’s Note: This review will contain spoilers, so read with caution. Spider-Man has a long and fascinating comic history that often comes off as convoluted and confusing, but among the cascade of back issues and mediocre plotlines have emerged...