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A cartoon of a hand reaching up through a stack of letters towards text that says "Ask Madelaine." This edition of Ask Madelaine looks at what you should do if your best friend is fading away from you.

Ask Madelaine: I miss my best friend

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | April 3, 2023

Have you ever had a friend who entered a new relationship and then stopped making time for you? If so, this Ask Madelaine submission might be worth your while. Me and my best friend, we never really hang out or talk anymore. She has a boyfriend, but...

The hall outside of the NIU Art Gallery full of people talking. The Gallery opened Wednesday for a public reception. (Cheyanne Quintanilla | Northern Star)

NIU art exhibits bring together the old and new

By Daniel Massa, Lifestyle Writer | April 3, 2023

The new art exhibits at the NIU Art Museum offer an engaging exploration of historical and contemporary artistic expressions, encompassing both global and regional perspectives.  A public reception was hosted Wednesday at the NIU Art Museum, located...

The blue zodiac signs in a circle in front of a galaxy background. This week's horoscope gives each reader a haiku to help set their expectations for this week.

Haiku horoscopes to heal your heart

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | April 2, 2023

Life is uncertain right now. Times are hard for a lot of us, for any number of reasons. Yet, we must hold onto hope. Instead of rhyming couplets, I’ve written each sign its own unique haiku relative to how they may be feeling this week.    Aries...

Spotify logo on a computer with a blurry background.

Weekly Spotify guest starring Keanu Reaves

By Northern Star Staff | April 1, 2023

Editor’s Note: This is a piece of parody. Take everything in this piece with a large amount of caution.  As much as we all love sad, heartbreaking music, sometimes it’s nice to just shut your brain off and laugh. Here are some of the funniest...

Engineering Without Borders is hosting an engineering exhibition in the Duke Ellington Ballroom from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday. (Courtesy of Chris English)

Engineering Without Borders hosting exhibition

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | March 30, 2023

The Engineering Exhibition will be providing NIU engineering students and the community with an active experience this Friday. Hosted by Engineers Without Borders, a group dedicated to bettering and empowering the community through engineering projects,...

The performances for the play "The Children's Hour" run from March 31 to April 2 and April 6 to April 8.

School of Theatre and Dance to debut new play

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | March 30, 2023

Update: Performances scheduled for March 31, April 1 and April 2 have been canceled, due to a positive COVID test from a member of the cast/crew. Those who have already purchased tickets will be contacted by the NIU SOTD. As of now, no additional performances...

The TikTok logo on a phone screen with other apps around it.

AI presidents invade TikTok

By Anika Haley, Lifestyle Writer | March 30, 2023

“You guys down for some Mario Kart?” says the voice of Donald Trump. “Bet. I’ll be Yoshi,” responds the voice of Joe Biden. Content creators on TikTok have been using artificial intelligence programming to replicate the voices of public...

The cast of "Air" Chris Messina (left), Marlon Wayans, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Matt Damon, Julius Tennon, Jason Bateman and Chris Tucker during the premiere of the film. "Air" releases next week along with the other pieces of content on this list.

Next week’s releases will be hit or miss

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | March 30, 2023

“The Society of Shame” by Jan Roper Jan Roper’s third book, “The Society of Shame,” is releasing Tuesday. Roper’s book focuses on the shame that pervades society. When the main character Kathleen Held’s husband, who is running for senate,...

A screenshot of the title screen of "Stardew Valley" in 8-bit style. "Stardew Valley" is one of the five games that will help you relax after spring break.

Video games to escape reality with

By Daniel Massa, Lifestyle Writer | March 29, 2023

Spring break is the perfect time to wind back and forget about your studies for a week. Some go home to spend the week with their families, others may embark on a road trip out camping or stay somewhere nice like a hotel resort. As for me, I found...

Actors Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong from "Succession" talking itno a phone. The show's fourth and final season premiered Sunday.

Final season of ‘Succession’ begins

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | March 29, 2023

The first episode of the fourth and final season of “Succession” aired Sunday on HBO. The show, which first premiered in 2018, follows wealthy media mogul Logan Roy (Brian Cox) and his children as they deal with their father’s legacy and the...

The Stevens Building hosted a grand reopening Oct. 12, but not all of the building’s facilities received the necessary repairs. 

Delight in a play or party this Saturday

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | March 29, 2023

As the weather brightens, so does the DeKalb scenery.  The Children’s Hour The NIU School of Theater and Dance will perform “The Children’s Hour,” a play directed by Andrea J. Dymond. The play is described as a serious and adult production...

The DeKalb Public Library sign is lit up at night. The Library will be hosting its annual fall book sale from Oct. 20 to Oct. 22. (Northern Star File Photo)

Blackout poetry event kicks off National Poetry Month

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | March 29, 2023

  DeKALB – Redacted, erased, removed. Sometimes the most powerful words are the words not spoken.  Poetry is at the heart of the human experience. To celebrate the start of National Poetry Month, the DeKalb Public Library is hosting a poetry...