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Cover for '2 girls with a mic' Podcast (Graphic by Joey Trella | Northern Star)

‘2 girls with a mic’: Fall fashion and songs, Drake’s new album and our favorite TikTok trends

By Joey Trella, Sarah Rose, Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, and Anna Scanlan | October 10, 2023

In episode three of "2 girls with a mic," Digital Managing Editor Joey Trella and Lifestyle Editor Sarah Rose sit down with News Reporter Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon to talk about trending fall fashion, songs on our fall playlist, our favorite TikTok trends and...

Roger Waters performs at Barclays Arena in May in Germany. Waters is the co-founder of Pink Floyd and has recently released a redux version of the album "The Dark Side of the Moon." (Daniel Bockwoldt/dpa via AP, file)

Roger Waters saga reaches new low

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | October 10, 2023

Before diving into the content of former Pink Floyd bassist and songwriter Roger Waters’ “The Dark Side of the Moon Redux,” it’s important to figure out why this album exists in the first place. In 2022, Waters released an album titled “The...

A screenshot from Sonic Frontiers: The Final Horizon, which depicts Sonic and friends facing an enemy. The new storyline contains new characters and has improved the story's boss fights. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Sonic DLC looks promising, franchise savior

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | October 9, 2023

Sega’s games have built up a reputation for being plagued with multiple issues such as horrible frame rates, clipping through stages and unbalanced boss fights that have left fans disappointed. However, the company’s newest 3D platformer, Sonic Frontiers,...

(From left) Michael Ellenberg, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup and Mimi Leder sitting at a panel in 2020 with the name of their series, "The Morning Show," in yellow letters behind them. The Apple+ show is on their third season with episodes releasing weekly. (Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)

Why ‘The Morning Show’ is unmissable

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | October 9, 2023

As its third season unfolds, “The Morning Show” continues to be one of the most culturally relevant shows on TV. Here’s why you should move it to the top of your watchlist. The series premiered in 2019 on Apple TV+ and stars Jennifer Aniston,...

Taylor Swift performs in a pink and blue sequined bodysuit during her Era's tour. Since rumors of Swift dating Chief's player Travis Kelce blew up over social media, football fans and Swifties alike are confused about what the big deal is. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Explaining Swifties for sports fans

By Kalin Schaefer, Assistant Sports Editor | October 9, 2023

The most recent crossover between pop culture and sports, and the spike in viewership and sales for the National Football League, is thanks to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.  Swift is a singer, songwriter and global icon who is currently on break...

Spotify logo on a computer with a blurry background.

Songs for that 2 a.m. cryfest

By Northern Star Staff | October 8, 2023

For heartbreaks and breakdowns, here are a compiled list of songs guaranteed to make you cry. Nick’s picks: Odie Leigh - “Double Shift” Big Thief - “Vampire Empire” Fiona Apple - “I Know” Starting with a warm fuzzy buzz,...

Cover album for Drake's new album "For All The Dogs" which features a drawing of a dog against a solid black background. This is Drake's eighth album and can either be a hit or a miss for most people. (OVO/Republic via AP)

Look Both Ways: Does Drake’s new album fall flat?

By Sarah Rose and Nick Glover | October 8, 2023

DRAKE BARKS BARS  By: Sarah Rose In order to listen to Drake, separating the artist from the art is required. As a person, his actions are questionable; but as an artist, his music is masterfully stimulating.  Drake’s new album “For All...

A row of Halloween costumes displayed at Spirit Halloween. The Illinois Department of Public Health reminds trick-or-treaters to be aware of potential dangers this Halloween. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Costume ideas for Halloween enthusiasts

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | October 5, 2023

As the month of September comes to a close, and the spooky season creeps in, the question that could be on everyone’s mind is “What should I dress up as for Halloween?”  This year has seen the release of quite a few movies, TV shows and characters...

A screen still from the trailer for the film "Dark Harvest" depicts graffiti on a building warning those who walk by that 'Sawtooth is coming.' The film releases on Roku on Oct. 13 and tells a haunting story of a cursed midwestern town. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Films for the superstitious, Taylor Swift lovers

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | October 5, 2023

Friday the 13th has several superstitions around it, making the date known as one of caution and unease. Here are three films releasing on the next Friday the 13th, for your viewing pleasures.    “TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR” Taylor...

Songwriter Victoria Monét poses in a black dress at the GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards in April. Monét has been a huge figure in the music industry, albeit no one knows her name due to her not being credited for her songwriting for larger artists such as Ariana Grande and Chris Brown. (Kevin Wolf/Invision/AP)

Victoria Monét is manifesting her way to the charts

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator | October 4, 2023

Songwriters are the backbone of the music industry, yet they are not given a platform to share their own music with a wide audience. Many songwriters are stuck in the shadows of the much larger artists they are writing for, trying to break free and show...

The DeKalb Public Library sits under a cloudy sky located in downtown DeKalb. Jazz In Progress will visit the library on Oct. 14. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Join Jazz In Progress for late night jazz.

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | October 4, 2023

Jazz In Progress, also referred to as JIP, is a nonprofit organization that uses the funds they earn from their performances and donates it to local community music programs and organizations. Communities that have received funding from JIP in the...

Digital Managing Editor Joey Trella and Lifestyle Editor Sarah Rose sit down with Sports Editor Ethan Gonzales in the Northern Star podcast room. The second episode of "2 girls with a mic" talks about the dystopian era coming back to our screens, a new TikTok trend, Lil Tay, and Usher. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

‘2 girls with a mic’: The dystopian era is coming back, a new TikTok trend, Lil Tay, and Usher

By Joey Trella, Sarah Rose, Ethan Gonzales, and Anna Scanlan | October 3, 2023

In this week's episode of 2 girls with a mic, Digital Managing Editor Joey and Lifestyle Editor Sarah Rose sit down with Sports Editor and host of "All-Star: a Huskie Sports Podcast" Ethan Gonzales. The editors talk about how the dystopian era of television...