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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Students dance between tables as blue lights shine down on them. The music played at Queer Prom was chosen through suggestion by students. (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)

Gallery: PRISM holds Queer Prom for LGBTQIA+ students

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | April 4, 2025

Jonathan Shelby sits behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This Weekend Writeup contains events such as Earth Fest and a performance by the U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus. (Jenny Javkhlantugs | Northern Star)

Earth Fest, Soldiers’ Chorus this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | April 3, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as a gaming night, Earth Fest, a performance by the U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus and more.  HUSKIE GAMING JACKBOX NIGHT  Date and Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday  Location: Altgeld...

Players compete against each other in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Phi Sigma Epsilon held a single, elimination-style bracket tournament with a cash prize for the winner. (Alex Lockwood | Northern Star)

Phi Sigma Epsilon holds intense Mario Kart tournament

By Alex Lockwood, Lifestyle Writer | April 3, 2025

Pi Sigma Epsilon held a “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe” tournament at the Esports Arena in Altgeld Hall on Thursday. Fun times were had by all competitors, as well as those who came as guests to support the racers. The event gathered 33 players to compete...

Assistant Editor Ryan Day and Opinion Columnist Nia Jackson discuss their thoughts on the Looney Tunes film "The Day the Earth Blew Up." The film was released March 14 and currently sits at 88% on Rotten Tomatoes. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

StarNotes: “The Day the World Blew Up,” an interesting blend of modern, classic elements

By Ryan Day and Jonathan Shelby | April 3, 2025

In this episode of StarNotes, Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Opinion Columnist Nia Jackson discuss several elements of the Looney Tunes film "The Day the Earth Blew Up." Following the old-school characters "Porky Pig" and "Daffy Duck," the film puts...

Daredevil shoots a piece of his baton at the villain "Muse." Episodes three through six introduce more action and familiar characters such as Punisher and White Tiger. (Marvel Entertainment under Fair Use)

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ introduces old friends and new enemies

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | April 2, 2025

Editor’s note: This review contains spoilers.   Matthew Murdock, also known as Daredevil, has his work cut out in Disney+’s “Daredevil: Born Again” as old friends, new enemies, familiar personalities and more tragedies appear. Yet,...

"The Trend" logo sits in front of a purple background. Episode 33 of this pop-culture podcast discusses the upcoming season of "The Summer I Turned Pretty." (Northern Star Graphic)

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ hypes up wrong love interest | ‘The Trend’ Episode 33

By Brynn Krug and Sarah Rose | April 2, 2025

In this episode of “The Trend,” Editor-in-Chief Brynn Krug and Managing Editor Sarah Rose discuss Ashton Hall's viral morning routine. His morning routine video blew up for it's unrealistic content and time stamps. The video has been recreated...

The members of the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center welcome visitors to their open house. The GSRC moved to Room 132 in the Peters Campus Life Building and is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

Gender and Sexuality Resource Center unveils new home

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | April 1, 2025

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center officially reopened their doors to the NIU community to celebrate their new home.  The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) held their official open house from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to celebrate...

A graphic portrays a raincloud pouring rain onto three tulips and an April Spotify playlist. Here are the Northern Star's picks for best songs to start off April. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Best songs to start April off right

By Northern Star Staff | April 1, 2025

ETHAN RODRIGUEZ’S PICKS Road To Riches – Yuno Miles I’m a Gummy Bear – Gummibär  Mine Diamonds – Mcap Steve If you’re looking for a song that will motivate you to achieve wealth and success, “Roads to Riches” is the...

Convention goers check out the multiple merchendice tables in Artist Alley held in the Duke Ellington Ballroom. NIU's Anime Association held their annual anime convention Karoshi-Con Saturday in the Holmes Student Center. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Anime fans, cosplayers gather at annual Karoshi-con

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | March 31, 2025

Anime fans and cosplayers alike gathered for the Karoshi-Con convention, a free one day anime convention held annually in DeKalb where fans of anime can gather and celebrate the form of media they love most. The NIU Anime Association hosted this...

Students participate in the trivia game with their peers. CAB's Y2K was an event where students could enjoy various activities such as obstacle courses, airbrush t-shirts, karaoke and more. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

CAB’s Y2K event rewinds to 2000

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | March 28, 2025

The Holmes Student Center was riddled with activities evoking the vibes of the 2000’s with sweet treats available Thursday night as part of CAB’s Y2K event celebrating activities from the 2000s.  Short for “year 2000,” Y2K was a late-night...

‘Anon(ymous),’ anime conventions this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | March 28, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as an opera performance, the newest production by the School of Theatre and Dance, a returning anime convention and more.  MYSTERIOUS DREAM SUITE  Date and Time: Noon to 6 p.m. Friday; noon to...

The NIU Esports team plays a match against Northeastern University. NIU Esports suffered a defeat and ended the season with four wins and eight losses. (Alex Lockwood | Northern Star)

NIU ‘Overwatch’ season meets a disappointing end against Northeastern University

By Alex Lockwood, Lifestyle Writer | March 27, 2025

NIU’s varsity "Overwatch" team faced difficult trials as they battled Northeastern University Thursday. This was the final match before the beginning of the playoff season, and the stakes stood high for both teams. When inquired about his thoughts...

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