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The faces of Ryan Day, Austin Lamb and Kahlil Kambui are placed next to the StarNotes logo. In this episode, they discuss what happened in Season 2 of the Netflix series, "Squid Game." (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

StarNotes: Breaking down ‘Squid Game’ Season 2

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | January 23, 2025

In this episode of "StarNotes," Ryan Day, Kahlil Kambui and Austin Lamb discuss the events from Season 2 of Netflix's "Squid Games" series.

A picture of a piece named "Lumen Camera" sits on a pedestal in the center of the exhibition. Bernadette Woodruff’s Strange Looking Creature exhibition is available to the public. (Kahlil Kambui/Northern Star)

‘Strange Looking Creature’ exhibit opens in Jack Arends

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | January 22, 2025

Bernadette Woodruff’s Strange Looking Creature art exhibition is raw and vulnerable, speaking on her experiences living as a trans-woman. This new exhibition can be seen in Jack Arends Hall. Woodruff began crafting the photos in the exhibition three...

The Nintendo Switch 2 rests next to Mario Kart characters on a screen. The Nintendo Switch 2 was confirmed to be released this year in a showcase trailer last Thursday. (Nintendo of America under Fair Use)

Long awaited ‘Nintendo Switch 2’ gets release window

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | January 21, 2025

Nintendo fans wait with bated breath as the time we have long been waiting for finally arrives, the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025.  A trailer showcasing the new Nintendo Switch 2 was released last Thursday and, while the exact date...

Matt Murdock (Daredevil) and Wilson Fisk (Kingpin) sit in a diner in New York City. "Daredevil: Born Again" will stream on Disney+ on March 4 and will start from where the third season of the Netflix "Daredevil" series left off. (Marvel Entertainment under Fair Use)

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ continues the Netflix series’ legacy

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | January 20, 2025

Daredevil has experienced a lot during his Netflix run. One of the series' good points was the grounded approach and realistic characters. After seven years, Daredevil steps back to the small screen March 4 in “Daredevil: Born Again.” Instead of...

Ghastly tours and campfire events

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | January 17, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, events such as the opening of a new art exhibit, a free campfire night and more are available for all to attend.  BERNADETTE WOODRUFF – STRANGE LOOKING CREATURE Time and Date: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting this Friday  Location:...

Olive the reindeer stands next to a festively decorated sleigh. CAB Winter Wonderland was rescheduled for Jan. 15 and had events such as a reindeer petting zoo and ice-skating rink. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

CAB’s Winter Wonderland returns with reindeer

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | January 16, 2025

Winter festivities continue from December as the Campus Activities Board’s Winter Wonderland event has returned after being canceled last year.  Opening to the public at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Winter Wonderland had a plethora of unique events including...

The main character, Ellen, screams in horror after Count Orlock appears suddenly and strangles her. "Nosferatu" (2024) retells the story of the classic "Nosferatu" (1922) and plays off of the story of Dracula. (Universal Pictures All 
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‘Nosferatu,’ a must-see retelling of the original

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | January 15, 2025

Is “Nosferatu” Director Robert Eggers’’ magnum opus? Yes, it is as he created one of the best horror movies of 2024.  There is nothing jolly about this dark and unnerving film as “Nosferatu” is not the romantic vampire story like “Twilight”...

Spider-Man swings next to a moving New York train and waves at the passengers. A new Spider-Man series will be released on Jan. 29 on Disney+ and will showcase the early days of Peter Parker's career as Spider-Man. (MARVEL Entertainment under Fair Use)

Look out, here comes a brand-new Spider-man

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | January 13, 2025

 Spider-Man has starred in 10 television series, such as “The Spectacular Spider-Man” in 2008, “Spider-Man: The Animated Series” in 1994, and “Ultimate Spider-Man” in 2012, revolving around him. This number will soon rise to 11 with Disney+’s...

NIU Penguin Players raise their arms and sing the pickleball song during their performance on Sunday inside the Cavan Auditorium at Gabel Hall. NIU’s Penguin Players is a group that provides adults with disabilities the chance to perform a musical. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Penguin Players show what it means to be a hero

By Brynn Krug, Editor in Chief | December 9, 2024

The NIU Penguin Players took to the stage to perform a lighthearted, comedy musical alongside adults with disabilities and showed NIU that anyone can be a hero. “Totally Awesome” is the NIU Penguin Players’ 19th show performed at 1 p.m. Sunday...

Hot chocolate, marshmallows and whipped cream sit on a table in the library. The members of Gaming For All invited students to enjoy some hot cocoa and games Wednesday evening. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

‘Cozy Gaming Night’ serves cocoa and stress-free gaming

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | December 5, 2024

Tis’ the season to get out of the freezing air for a warm drink and a chill evening of gaming with friends.  At 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Founders Memorial Library, gamers gathered at Cozy Gaming Night where they played a variety of their favorite...

A santa figurine sits in the middle of seven books. The month-long winter break is the perfect time to find new book series to read. (Sarah Rose | Northern Star)

Book series to snuggle up with

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | December 1, 2024

With winter break fast approaching, book lovers are eagerly awaiting the month-long vacation to catch up on their reading list. Since school can get us behind on reading book series that may take a while to finish, winter break is the perfect time to...