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Beyonce stands on stage with her daughter Blue Ivy Carter as she accepts her Grammy Award. Beyonce won Grammys for "Best Country Duo/Group Performance," "Album of the Year" and "Best Country Album" at the 67th Grammy Awards. (Recording Academy / GRAMMYS under Fair Use)

Beyoncé makes history at 67th annual Grammy Awards

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor | February 5, 2025

The 67th annual Grammy Awards was a notable night that brought some of Hollywood’s biggest music stars together for a night of celebration and musical performances. The Grammy Awards were hosted by comedian Trevor Noah for the fifth year in a row....

The Weeknd performs a song on stage at the 67th Grammy awards. The Weeknd released his sixth and final studio album Jan. 31 going under the "The Weeknd" persona. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

The Weeknd releases ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow,’ his final album by the ‘The Weeknd’ persona

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | February 5, 2025

“Hurry Up Tomorrow” is The Weeknd's sixth and last studio album by his persona “The Weeknd,” and it is the perfect send off. The Weeknd, Abel Makkonen Tesfay, has this perfect way of making each of his albums feel grand; “Hurry Up Tomorrow”...

Spider-Man swings in front of a car to prevent it from hitting a bus. "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" was released Jan. 29 and showcases the early days of Spider-Man's career as a superhero. (Marvel Entertainment under Fair Use)

‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ swings high

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | February 4, 2025

Editor’s note: Contains spoilers.   It has been years since a solo Spider-Man series aired, and “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” from Disney+ brings promise to the wall-crawler. The series focuses on Peter Parker’s early years...

Son Goku fires a Kamehameha wave while in his Super Saiyan transformation. "Dragon Ball: DAIMA" is set to conclude Feb. 28 and is the last work of the franchise's creator Akira Toriyama." (Crunchyroll under Fair Use)

‘Dragon Ball DAIMA’ represents the best of ‘Dragon Ball’ franchise

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | February 2, 2025

Since the series’ release in October 2024, “Dragon Ball DAIMA” has ensnared the attention of many fans of the franchise who eagerly await the final four episodes of the season.  Currently in the story, the main crew of Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo,...

The Avalon String Quartet bow after returning to the stage to perform “String Quintet No. 2 in G Major Op. 77” composed by Antonín Dvořák. The piece was originally composed in 1875 with its first performance a year later. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Avalon String Quartet plays for NIU

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | January 31, 2025

Jonathan Shelby stands with his arm raised behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This Weekend Writeup features events such as the Hasty Measures concert and the Polarpalooza winter festival. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

Hasty concerts, winter celebrations this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | January 31, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as a winter festival, an electronic music concert and more.  ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MUSIC CONCERT 1 Date and Time: 7 p.m. Friday Location: Recital Hall, Music Building  This performance led...

A red snake slithers next to the year "2025." This Lunar New Year is the year of the Snake, symbolizing letting go of the past and looking toward the future. (GettyImages)

Slither into the Lunar New Year

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | January 30, 2025

Although New Year’s Day has passed, people can still welcome the new year – the Lunar New Year. Also known as the Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, it celebrates starting over and welcoming spring. Each Lunar New Year follows the moon's...

Visitors line up to hurl axes at the targets. The Campus Activity Board held their "Glow at Holmes" event which featured several glow-in-the-dark activities. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

Late night activities in ‘Glow at Holmes’

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | January 27, 2025

The halls of the Holmes Student Center were aglow with colorful lights and filled with the sounds of students eager to check out the activities in the “Glow at Holmes” event late Saturday night.  The Campus Activities Board’s “Glow at Holmes”...

A photo of an Oscar award sitting on a red pedestal on a red background. The 97th Academy Awards has announced the nominees for its 23 categories.(Getty Images/Bettmann)

Oscar nominations highlight ‘Emilia Pérez’

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | January 27, 2025

The 97th Academy Awards will take place March 2 and the nominees for the legendary award ceremony have finally been revealed. The Academy Awards is an annual event, beginning in 1929, in which Oscars are given out to films, actors and actresses that...

Local concerts, glow activities this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | January 24, 2025

This Weekend Writeup features events such as a concert with musicians from around the DeKalb area as well as an event hosted by CAB with activities such as axe throwing and glow mini golf.  THE BIG SING  Date and Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday Location:...