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Northern Star

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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Mark Grayson (Invincible) receives his new costume from Art in the newest episodes of Invincible. The first three episodes of Invincible released Feb. 6.(Prime Video under Fair Use)

‘Invincible’ Season 3 starts off strong

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | February 13, 2025

With a new season of “Invincible” released Feb. 6, the hard hitting action and complex emotional depth is back and it absolutely did not disappoint. Season 3 of “Invincible” brought with its new release answers to questions such as “Will...

Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Kahlil Kambui and Videographer Alexis Williams discuss their thoughts and reactions to "Heart Eyes." "Heart Eyes" is a slasher horror that takes place on Valentine's Day. (Ryan Day | Assistant Video Editor)

StarNotes: Lovely horror to celebrate Valentine’s Day

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | February 12, 2025

In this episode of StarNotes, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Videographer Alexis Williams discuss the details of the new horror movie “Heart Eyes” and their thoughts on it as a whole. 

Four players try to knock each other out of the ring using the characters Steven Universe, Batman, Velma and Bugs Bunny. MultiVersus just announced their live service will end on May 30 at the end of Season Five. (Warner Bros. Games under Fair Use)

‘MultiVersus’ shuts down live service

By Alex Lockwood, Esports Writer | February 12, 2025

Warner Brothers’ live-service platform fighter “MultiVersus” is ending its online service on May 30. It was announced in a post on X, as well as on a blog post on the game’s official website.  Released May 28 2024 and developed by Player First...

A couple sit close together watching television. Valentine's Day is the perfect time to check out a few feel-good, romance movies. (GettyImages)

Movies to adore this Valentine’s Day

By Olivia Zapf, Copy Editor | February 12, 2025

Looking for some films to carry you through the Valentine’s Day weekend? Here are some feel-good and romance recommendations for your next V-Day watch.  “10 Things I Hate About You” A 1999 classic, “10 Things I Hate About You” follows...

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...

The Orion constellation brightly illuminates the night sky above DeKalb. The Orion constellation is considered one of the brightest constellations due to the constellation being partly made with the 7th and 10th brightest stars and was named after the Greek mythological hunter known for his skills. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Gallery: The stars over DeKalb

By Ethan Rodriguez, Photo Editor | February 11, 2025

A graphic shows a Valentine's Day playlist. The Northern Star has created a playlist of romantic songs about love. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Seasonal songs of love

By Northern Star Staff | February 11, 2025

  Emily’s picks “Falling Like The Stars” - James Arthur “Sparks Fly” - Taylor Swift “Fallin’ For You” - Colbie Caillat “Falling Like The Stars” perfectly encapsulates the feeling of falling in love with someone,...

A seal with the face of the musician "Seal" sings a parody of his song "Kiss from a Rose." Super Bowl LIX had less memorable commercials compared to past years. (Mountain Dew under Fair Use)

Best commercials from Super Bowl LIX

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | February 10, 2025

The Super Bowl is famous for having some of the wackiest, unhinged and out-there commercials of all time. However, this year’s set had less memorable commercials compared to past years.  Here are some of the most eye-catching and entertaining commercials...

The Fantastic Four stand in front of their iconic logo in their superhero uniforms. Marvel Entertainment released a teaser trailer revealing the release date for the movie "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" to be July 25. (Marvel Entertainment under Fair Use)

The Fantastic Four prepare for liftoff to MCU

By Ethan Quirk | February 9, 2025

Credited as Marvel’s “First Family,” the Fantastic Four have a history of shaping the world of Marvel. They had struggles like most people and the team was set in a real city. With the team finally back under Marvel, the Fantastic Four gets a fourth...

Cara Collins, director for the Monona Grove High School Jazz Ensemble II, conducts for the band to decrescendo during a section of “La Noche Del Burrito Picante” by Mike Dana. Myles Franklin-Smith, NIU’s clinician for Monona Grove High School, commented that the band stayed together well for the larger ensemble size but could have increased the tempo for the songs to engage the audience. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Young musicians unite to perform in Jazz Day

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | February 7, 2025

The College of Visual and Performing Arts held their annual Jazz Day event where high school jazz bands and their directors from all over the Midwest performed for students from other high schools, parents and the faculty of the NIU School of Music.  Roosevelt...

Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo with the Holmes Student Center in the background. This Weekend Writeup features events such as a sweet stroll through downtown DeKalb and 3D printing spaceships. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

Sweet strolls, 3D spaceships this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | February 6, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as a sweet stroll through downtown DeKalb, 3D printing spaceships and more.  FAMILY FUN SCIENCE: LIGHT-UP VALENTINE’S DAY CARDS Date and Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday  Location: DeKalb...

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