Valentine's Day isn’t just about showing love to your significant other, it's about friendships as well. Creating art for others shows the appreciation you have for them because of the time and dedication you put into making something for them. Whether...

With over 10 years of being in the hip-hop fandom, I was extremely excited to listen to the highly anticipated “VULTURES 1” album by musical artist Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. The album is in collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign and features musical...

Brynn and Sarah give their recap of the super bowl. Instead of focusing on the game, however, they look at the event through a pop-culture lens. What was your favorite commercial? And did you like the halftime performance? Let us know in the comments!

Are you looking for a loyal companion to bring joy to your home?  Say hello to Wayne.  Wayne is 5 years old and weighs less than 20 pounds, so he won’t take up too much room. Age is just a number, and Wayne is living proof of that. Despite his...

This is your sign to finally make some of the most popular Mexican desserts out there: tres leches cake and flan.  I grew up making these desserts, so I took some of my family’s recipes and made them more accessible for college students. TRES...

Valentine's Day can either be a great day or a horrible day depending on who you ask, so what better way to end the night than with a good movie. Whether you’re with a date, friends or just by yourself, here’s a list of some underrated romance...

With Valentine’s Day upon us, love is in the air. On typical dates you will see expensive dinners and gaudy gifts. How about switching it up and taking someone on a date to a sporting event? For those who have never done it before, it could be a...

Getting an apartment – and keeping it – is hard to do, especially in college. The cost of everything to buy to survive keeps inflating, and wages don’t feel like they’re keeping up with those changes.  To ensure an apartment is right for...

Whether the end goal is to share a place with roommates or find the perfect solo studio, NIU’s Housing Fair is at student’s service.  Sponsored by the Northern Star this year’s housing fair will take place from 11 a.m to 2 p.m Thursday at the...

Country icon Toby Keith died Feb. 5 after an almost two-year fight with stomach cancer. He was 62. The singer was known for his rampant patriotism, hard-fought political beliefs and fun-loving musical personality.  Like many people born in the...

Commercials are usually regarded as annoyances or a moment to take a break from a stressful game; however, there is an occasion where some viewers actually look forward to the commercials.  The Super Bowl is widely known for its commercials being...