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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

One Helldiver poses closer to the camera while three other Helldivers celebrate in the background. Arrowhead Game Studios has slowly started to earn back player favor. (Sony Under Fair Use)

‘Helldivers 2’ fans optimistic for update

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | September 16, 2024

“Helldivers 2” has been on a decline since the “Escalation of Freedom” debacle in August, however, Arrowhead Game Studios’ 60-day plan to regain community trust is looking better and better every day.  Announced last month, Arrowhead’s...

Bailey, a 6-year-old mixed breed dog, sits on the floor. Bailey is available for adoption at Tails Humane Society. (Courtesy of Tails Humane Society)

Tails’ Pet of the Week: Bailey

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer | September 16, 2024

Looking for a friendly face to follow you through fall? Meet Bailey, a lovable 6-year-old dog searching for her forever home. Bailey is a fully spayed black and white mixed breed dog who would be most comfortable in a calm environment, preferably with...

Finance major Natalie Tananal (from left), biochem major Gabriel Chanthalagsy, alumni Robin Diamzon, and psychology major Nathaniel Nguyen are seen on stage performing. Boba Haus performs a fusion of hip-hop, Rock, R&B, and Indie Rock. (Brooke Schliephake | Northern Star)

Boba is in the Haus

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer | September 15, 2024

The Huskie Den bustled with action as its stage welcomed the musical arts of an NIU student-led band, Boba Haus.  Formed in September 2023, the band was back on stage at 8:30 p.m. Friday boasting musical stylings with inspirations drawing from their...

The front of the Spirit Halloween store glows on a gloomy night. A Friday the 13th so close to Halloween is perfect to get you into the ghoulish season. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Friday the 13th, a ghoulishly good time

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | September 12, 2024

A chill fills the air as darkness creeps upon the land. Families lock their doors and hold their children close as that time draws nigh once more, Friday the 13th.  These are but a few of the feelings and actions those who suffer from friggatriskaidekaphobia,...

 A disc golf basket goal sits Wednesday afternoon at Prairie Park in DeKalb. The first hole of the disc golf course is a Par 3 that is 242 yards. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

Disc golf helps to de-stress

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | September 11, 2024

College shouldn’t have students drowning in a sea of research papers and part-time jobs. It is important to remember to give yourself a break and have some fun every once in a while.  There are a plethora of outdoor activities students can engage...

James Earl Jones sits in a black chair. The beloved actor who died Monday will always be remembered for his iconic roles. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Remembering James Earl Jones, the voice of Vader

By Skyler Kisellus and Brynn Krug | September 11, 2024

In the world of screen and stage, few voices, if any, are more iconic than that of the legendary James Earl Jones, whose deep, commanding voice rings familiar for generations of audiences. Jones, who passed away Monday at 93 years old, lent his voice...

The Newman Catholic Student Center sits on a sunny day. For those looking for religious spaces near NIU's campus, the center is located next to the Peters Campus Life Building. (Northern Star File Photo)

Find religious community away from home

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | September 10, 2024

For those moving to DeKalb, you might be leaving behind not just your family but also your church and place of community. A community of like-minded people and the space to practice your preferred religion is important, especially when establishing yourself...

Characters stand in the game "Concord." Two weeks after the games initial release it was recalled. (PlayStation under Fair Use)

‘Concord’ recalled after two weeks

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | September 9, 2024

The video game community has seen several titles this year that stirred conversation among gamers across the world and the fate of Sony’s latest game, “Concord,” is sadly jaw-dropping.  A mere two weeks after the game’s release to the public,...

A sign reading "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" sits at the premiere of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" on Aug. 29 in London. Despite releasing 36 years after the original, the sequel keeps the same charm. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

‘Beetlejuice’ returns from the grave

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | September 8, 2024

Despite being released 36 years after the original “Beetlejuice,” Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” retains the original film’s charm without falling victim to excessive modernization. Since the film industry is, well, an industry,...

Disney's "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" cast Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri stand in the woods. Season 2, based off of the "Sea of Monsters" book, looks to be better than the book's film adaptation. (Disney/Matthias Clamer)

‘Percy Jackson’ series to return in 2025

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | September 8, 2024

Greek myths and the modern world converge once more as production begins for Season 2 of the Disney+ live-action adaptation of the best-selling Young Adult fantasy “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.”  Confirmed by a production trailer released...

A two-panel oil on canvas art piece titled “Primavera” by Virginia Derryberry is displayed in the Portrait Exhibition Suite Gallery in the NIU Art Museum at Altgeld Hall. Derryberry's current work includes large-scale oil on canvas figure narrative paintings along with fabric/costume constructions. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

NIU Art Museum holds portrait exhibition

By Sierra Usmani, Lifestyle Writer | September 5, 2024

The NIU Art Museum is hosting a “Fall 2024 Portrait Exhibition Suite." It consists of three separate exhibits, “Seeing Each Other: Portraits in Time and Space,” “Hold Still: Portraits from the Permanent Collection" and “Homage to Humanity: Portrait...

Jonathan Venecia (from left), a senior psychology major, Paw Hsi Hser, a junior business administration major, Noor Dogar, a junior early childhood education major, and Karina Lopez Rodriguez, a junior marketing major, interact together on a laptop in the Holmes Student Center. Having friends is a crucial part of life and it is important to keep those friendships healthy. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

The key to maintaining healthy friendships

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | September 4, 2024

College is an opportunity to meet new people, some who you may even develop meaningful friendships with. While making new friends is important, you need to make sure you are maintaining those friendships to keep them healthy. Friendship is a very important...

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