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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

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What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

By Madelaine Vikse, DeOndre Saunders, and Daija Hammonds | April 14, 2022

With finals coming up, it’s normal to feel stressed. Not only do you have to prepare for exams, but you may have some coursework to complete as well. It’s important to focus on school, but it is also important to give yourself breaks in between working...

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Reminiscing on trends that were popular in 2013 and 2014

By Daija Hammonds, Lifestyle Writer | April 12, 2022

As people have been stuck inside for the last two years with little to nothing to do, they have been reminiscing on when life was good and fun. In 2013 and 2014 it seemed like everyone was on Tumblr and Pinterest trying to recreate outfits with trendy...

The series "Hunter x Hunter" is a shonen anime series available on streaming platforms such as Netflix, Peacock, HBO Max and Hulu (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

‘Hunter x Hunter’ stands out from typical shonen anime

By Quade Evans, Lifestyle Writer | April 11, 2022

If you were into anime for any amount of time, it’s likely “Hunter x Hunter” came up at some point. The show is widely known as one of the best anime series of all time and still has a cult following while on hiatus. “Hunter x Hunter” was first...

Internships can provide you with valuable information, but it's important to find one that you will enjoy and that is a good fit for you (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

How to find an internship that’s a good fit for you

By Abby Byer, News Reporter | April 10, 2022

DeKALB — As the second semester comes to an end, college students begin to start their search for summer internships. It’s hard to know where to start searching, especially as many students are confused about the career path they’d like to take. LinkedIn...

NIU offers more than 50 majors for students to pick from (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

The importance of picking a major

By Daija Hammonds, Lifestyle Writer | April 7, 2022

Choosing a major is a big decision when entering college. It will dictate the courses you take throughout undergrad and will help you plan out your future career. It also comes with a lot of contemplating and fear of choosing the right one. Everyone...

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Tips on how to stay safe while traveling alone as a woman

By Grace Barone, Lifestyle Writer | April 7, 2022

Traveling alone can be an intimidating feat for anyone to conquer. As a woman, traveling anywhere alone can feel impossible and overwhelming. The world is a scary place sometimes, but if you’re wanting to go out on your own, here are some travel tips...

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

By Northern Star Staff | April 7, 2022

At this point in the semester, it can be easy to feel burned out. Take some time to take a break and relax. If you like to sit down and unwind by watching a show or film, here is what some of us at the Northern Star will be watching, and you should too.  Fresh...

The first episode of science-fiction show "Raised by Wolves" was released September 2020. (from left to right) Aasiya Shah, Winta McGrath, Felix Jamieson (Coco Van Oppens | HBO Max)

“Raised by Wolves” depicts religion in a futuristic society

By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer | April 3, 2022

“Raised by Wolves” is a science fiction series on HBO Max that questions the role of religion in a future of advanced science. According to NPR, the series is executively produced by Ridley Scott, who directed the first two episodes. It premiered...

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Preview: SOTD opens MainStage play “Conference of the Birds”

By Northern Star Staff | April 1, 2022

NIU’s School of Theatre and Dance is set to open their spring MainStage production following the poem “The Conference of the Birds” directed by Cecilie Keenan. The play opens on Friday. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre....

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

By Northern Star Staff | March 31, 2022

It can be difficult to narrow down what you want to watch with all of the options available. If you’re one of those people who take note of what won at the Oscars and then create a list of potential options, you probably have a good list to get through...

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Gift ideas for booklovers and bibliophiles

By Daija Hammonds, Lifestyle Writer | March 31, 2022

While giving books to any booklover is the simple and easy way to go, that is not always what they want. You can create or purchase personalized gifts based on the books they love. Here are some book-related gifts, trinkets and, of course, books to give...

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Unique April Fools’ Day pranks to try this year

By Daija Hammonds, Lifestyle Writer | March 29, 2022

April Fools’ Day is coming up which means it’s time for jokesters and pranksters to come out and have some fun. Whether you’re the prankster or the prankee, it’s a fun day all around. Here are some harmless, fun pranks to pull off on friends,...

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