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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Gamers play against each other in "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate." Esports is a profession and hobby that can be heavily competitive and involves several popular games. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

NIU esports, a different way to play

By Alex Lockwood, Lifestyle Writer | February 6, 2025

Esports is a profession and hobby that has been growing steadily over the past few years and features some pretty popular games.  An esport is a competition where several video game enthusiasts compete in heavily competitive tournaments with popular...

The faces of Ryan Day, Nia Jackson and Kahlil Kambui hang next to the StarNotes logo. "Dogman" was released last Friday and is based off of the series by Dav Pilkey. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

StarNotes: ‘Dog Man’ Dreamworks’ next success

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | February 5, 2025

In this episode of “StarNotes,” Ryan Day, Nia Jackson and Kahlil Kambui discuss their thoughts on the “Dog Man” movie released Friday.

Beyonce stands on stage with her daughter Blue Ivy Carter as she accepts her Grammy Award. Beyonce won Grammys for "Best Country Duo/Group Performance," "Album of the Year" and "Best Country Album" at the 67th Grammy Awards. (Recording Academy / GRAMMYS under Fair Use)

Beyoncé makes history at 67th annual Grammy Awards

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor | February 5, 2025

The 67th annual Grammy Awards was a notable night that brought some of Hollywood’s biggest music stars together for a night of celebration and musical performances. The Grammy Awards were hosted by comedian Trevor Noah for the fifth year in a row....

The Weeknd performs a song on stage at the 67th Grammy awards. The Weeknd released his sixth and final studio album Jan. 31 going under the "The Weeknd" persona. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

The Weeknd releases ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow,’ his final album by the ‘The Weeknd’ persona

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | February 5, 2025

“Hurry Up Tomorrow” is The Weeknd's sixth and last studio album by his persona “The Weeknd,” and it is the perfect send off. The Weeknd, Abel Makkonen Tesfay, has this perfect way of making each of his albums feel grand; “Hurry Up Tomorrow”...

Spider-Man swings in front of a car to prevent it from hitting a bus. "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" was released Jan. 29 and showcases the early days of Spider-Man's career as a superhero. (Marvel Entertainment under Fair Use)

‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ swings high

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | February 4, 2025

Editor’s note: Contains spoilers.   It has been years since a solo Spider-Man series aired, and “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” from Disney+ brings promise to the wall-crawler. The series focuses on Peter Parker’s early years...

Students converse among themselves after the Hasty Measures Concert’s conclusion. Hasty Measures was a music event held by the Composition Club which gave composers 24 hours to compose a piece before assigning those pieces to performers to learn in 24 hours. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Hasty Measures concert challenges musicians

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | February 3, 2025

Music isn’t usually written in a day, but the students of the Composition Club decided to challenge the notion by doing just that. Held at 6 p.m. in the Music Building, the Hasty Measures concert gave composers 24 hours to write their songs on Friday,...

Son Goku fires a Kamehameha wave while in his Super Saiyan transformation. "Dragon Ball: DAIMA" is set to conclude Feb. 28 and is the last work of the franchise's creator Akira Toriyama." (Crunchyroll under Fair Use)

‘Dragon Ball DAIMA’ represents the best of ‘Dragon Ball’ franchise

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | February 2, 2025

Since the series’ release in October 2024, “Dragon Ball DAIMA” has ensnared the attention of many fans of the franchise who eagerly await the final four episodes of the season.  Currently in the story, the main crew of Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo,...

The Avalon String Quartet bow after returning to the stage to perform “String Quintet No. 2 in G Major Op. 77” composed by Antonín Dvořák. The piece was originally composed in 1875 with its first performance a year later. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: Avalon String Quartet plays for NIU

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist | January 31, 2025

Jonathan Shelby stands with his arm raised behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This Weekend Writeup features events such as the Hasty Measures concert and the Polarpalooza winter festival. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

Hasty concerts, winter celebrations this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | January 31, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as a winter festival, an electronic music concert and more.  ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MUSIC CONCERT 1 Date and Time: 7 p.m. Friday Location: Recital Hall, Music Building  This performance led...

A red snake slithers next to the year "2025." This Lunar New Year is the year of the Snake, symbolizing letting go of the past and looking toward the future. (GettyImages)

Slither into the Lunar New Year

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | January 30, 2025

Although New Year’s Day has passed, people can still welcome the new year – the Lunar New Year. Also known as the Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, it celebrates starting over and welcoming spring. Each Lunar New Year follows the moon's...

The Chinese Music Ensemble smiles for a group photo after their performance. The Ensemble performed in the Founders Memorial Library to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

Chinese Ensemble celebrates Lunar New Year

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | January 30, 2025

To celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Chinese Music Ensemble from the World Music Program headed down to the Founders Memorial Library to perform.  The Chinese Music Ensemble performed several songs in the Sounds of Celebration concert at 4 p.m. Wednesday...

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