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A margarita sits on the counter at Rosita's in DeKalb. Rosita's, along with the restaurants below, are great places to get a drink in DeKalb. (Gabby Crabtree | Northern Star)

Margaritas, happy hours, great times

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | February 22, 2024

Editor's note: Check out the Northern Star's National Margarita Day gallery.  A pinch of salt, a slice of lime, a note of sweet citrus and a bunch of tequila are all the necessary pieces that make the quintessential margarita. In the downtown DeKalb...

Country night, movie breakfast make up weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | February 22, 2024

Editor’s note: If you want your event featured in next week’s Weekend Roundup, email information to [email protected] FRIDAY: Alcohol Ink Class with Niffers Art Nest: 5 p.m. at Jubilee Artisans, 128 E. Lincoln Highway Friday...

A poster for the new "Deadpool & Wolverine" film depicts two dangling necklaces. The trailer for the new film brings Deadpool and Wolverine together for the first time ever. (Walt Disney Company)

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ back on the big screen

By Lindsay Curtis, Copy Editor | February 22, 2024

The wait is over for Deadpool fans as the first teaser trailer for “Deadpool & Wolverine” debuted Feb. 11 during the Super Bowl. The first installment of the series, “Deadpool,” was released in 2016 after years of the star of the film,...

A screenshot from “Helldivers 2” shows a player fending off a horde of bugs as they finish completing an objective. “Helldivers 2” released Feb. 8. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

Launch feet first into ‘Helldivers 2’

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | February 21, 2024

After a long day at work and dealing with the everyday challenges we call life, it is nice to forget all of it, boot up the old PS5 and play some co-op shooter games with friends.  Most co-op games are fairly laid-back, having a team of players fight...

Anna Scanlan (from left), Olivia Zapf and Nick Glover in the Northern Star podcast room. Episode 5 of Star Notes discusses the upcoming Dune movie. (Anna Scanlan | Northern Star)

‘Dune’ is very sandy

By Olivia Zapf, Anna Scanlan, and Nick Glover | February 21, 2024

Anna and Nick teach Olivia all about "Dune." This video covers all you need to know before jumping into the second installment in the franchise. "Dune: Part 2" comes out on March 1.

Eight students smile while hanging onto a rock climbing wall. NIU's Climbing Club has been an official sports club since 2022 and is open to all students. (Sofia Didenko | Northern Star)

Hold on, hang out with NIU’s Climbing Club 

By Sofia Didenko, Opinion Columnist | February 20, 2024

“I love climbing, it's the perfect balance of physical performance with, like, solving problems,” said Cassandra Phillips, a physics doctoral student and president of Climbing Club. Phillips has been solving vertical challenges since childhood,...

Actors José María Yazpik (from left), Dakota Johnson and filmmaker S. J. Clarkson pose on the red carpet premiere of "Madame Web" in Mexico City. "Madame Web" is the most recent Marvel movie to come out. (Marco Ugarte | AP Photo)

‘Madame Web’ swings and strikes out

By Lindsay Curtis, Copy Editor | February 20, 2024

“Morbius” has a new contender for worst superhero movie following the release of “Madame Web.” Released on Valentine’s Day, “Madame Web,” directed by S.J. Clarkson, is the fourth and newest movie to come from Sony’s Spider-Man Universe.  The...

Brynn Krug (left) and Sarah Rose sit at a podcast set up and converse. This week’s episode of “The Trend” covers social media phenomena from the week of Feb. 12. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

No one likes ‘Madame Web’

By Sarah Rose and Brynn Krug | February 19, 2024

Join Sarah and Brynn as they discuss this past week in pop culture. From Madame Web, to Kanye West's album being taken down to the Dune 2 premier outfits, get the rundown here. What are your thoughts on these topics? Are they "in" or are they "out"?

A circle of zodiac signs sits on top of a starry sky. Astrology is something many people believe makes a difference in their lives. (Getty Images)

Let the stars guide you: understanding astrology

By Sierra Usmani, Lifestyle Writer | February 19, 2024

The birth, existence and death of every star creates life all throughout our universe. Without the stars, our home here on Earth would not be this beautiful.  But what if I told you the stars do more than create life? What if I told you they have...

NIU English professor Dr. Lara Crowley stands in front of an outdoor background. Dr. Crowley is currently working on her second novel which is inspired by the late writer John Donne. (Courtesy of Lara Crowley)

NIU professor works on second book

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | February 19, 2024

The study of the written word is a noble and timeless pursuit, especially so for one professor in the NIU English Department, Lara Crowley.  Currently working on her second novel, with a working title of "Dubiously Donne: Attribution and Literary...

A graphic depicts a blue and purple space background with 12 constellations spread out in a circle. The horoscopes this week suggest a week of passion and compromise. (Northern Star File Photo)

Beginning of Pisces season brings new wave of emotions

By Hannah Soukup, Assistant News Editor | February 18, 2024

With Pisces season beginning Monday, unresolved emotions might surface, but this is for the best. The plethora of planets in Aquarius makes for a confusing time for all signs, but Pisces season will break up this confusion and allow for compromise and...

The door of the Sally Stevens Players Theatre sits closed after a weekend full of performances. NIU’s most recent play “Anxious People!” opened this week. (Nick Glover | Northern Star)

‘Anxious People!’ gives exposure therapy for anxiety

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | February 18, 2024

Anxiety, at its core, is a deeply human condition. As social creatures, people are prone to intense feelings when outside pressures hinder and interrupt their own experiences.   Audiences were treated to stories and experiences of people dealing...