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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

Three different colored energy drinks sit next to each other. Some energy drinks can be very appealing but contain a high level of sugar and caffeine. (AP Newsroom)

Energy drinks, appealing yet addictive

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | April 14, 2025

Being a college student, the pressure to stay up and be active so we can finish our school work and get through the day can be enticing.   This makes the idea of energy and health drinks very appealing and, with colorful labels and a variety of enticing...

The lavender cream oat milk matcha sits on a desk. Several shops and restaurants bring back St. Patrick's Day-inspired drinks to their menus. (Caleb Johnson | Northern Star)

Drink green this St. Paddy’s Day

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | March 16, 2025

Chase away the winter blues by going green with a delightful selection of St. Patrick's Day and spring inspired flavors.   From classic mint, to notes of lavender, honey and lemon, there's a deliciously appealing variety of verdant concoctions for...

A hand holds the chocolate-covered strawberry crème frappuccino from Starbucks. Several coffee shops welcome Valentine's Day with love-themed drinks (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Valentine’s Day drinks to share

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | February 12, 2025

In dreary February, sweet treats and pink hearts are just what the doctor ordered as the annual day of love fast approaches. Nothing gets you in the Valentine’s Day spirit like a delightful variety of colorful and sugary concoctions with notes of...

A pair of chopsticks pick up Lo mein noodles. The Asian American Resource Center held a noodle kitchen night Monday to celebrate the Chinese New Year. (Getty Images)

Culture told through cuisine in ‘Noodle Night’

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | January 27, 2025

Noodles are more than just delicious food. They are symbols of longevity, prosperity and peace.  NIU’s Nutrition Services partnered with the Asian American Resource Center (AARC) to host a test kitchen for people to cook noodle dishes for the Lunar...

Two drinks from Cast Iron Coffee, located at 901 Lucinda Ave. Suite D, sit ready to be enjoyed. One of Cast Iron’s many holiday drinks, the Grinch matcha, includes a single Grinch heart sprinkle. (Jenny Javkhlantugs | Northern Star)

Holiday delights, best flavors of Winter

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | December 5, 2024

Let your days be merry and bright with a delightful mix of holiday flavors to get you in a good mood during stressful times. From cranberry, citrus, minty overtones and eggnog concoctions, the DeKalb area has what you are looking for. Here are our...

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