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Cillian Murphy (from left), Emily Blunt and Robert Downey Jr. stand on a stage holding microphones. Oppenheimer has 13 nominations and could make a sweep at the Oscars. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Northern Star predicts, picks Oscar winners

By Nick Glover and Lindsay Curtis | March 5, 2024

As the countdown to the 96th Academy Awards comes to an end, tensions rise to see which nominees win in their respective categories. If you think you know who is going to win, please take part in the Northern Star's film award contest. By entering...

DragonBall characters Goku Black (left) and Zamasu stand next to each other looking down. The newest update for season five of DragonBall: The Breakers introduces crossplay and a new horror element. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Season five revitalizes ‘Dragon Ball: The Breakers’

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | March 4, 2024

Fans of the “Dragon Ball” series have had juicy amounts of content to look forward to with the teases of “Dragon Ball Sparking Zero” and the recent addition of rollback netcode to “Dragon Ball FighterZ.”  While these games may be the center...

A pair of Apple Vision Pros rest on a metal stand. Apples new piece of technology cost over $3000. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Apple Vision Pro, the new norm for the rich

By Isabel Cambray, Lifestyle Writer | March 4, 2024

After its release in early February, tons of videos and photos have surfaced of users trying Apple’s new Vision Pro in unconventional places. From social norms such as “don't text and drive” or “don’t be on your phone while walking,” it...

Many gold trophies sit in a line. The 96th Academy Awards will occur Sunday, and the Northern Star is hosting a contest to see who can predict the winner of six of the biggest categories. (Prayitno | CCA2.0)

The Northern Star to host film awards contest

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | March 4, 2024

At 6 p.m. Sunday, the 96th Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, will occur. In commemoration of film lovers’ biggest night of the year, the Northern Star will host a contest to see who can predict the closest ballot of winners for the six...

A graphic depicts a blue and purple space background with 12 constellations spread out in a circle. The horoscopes this week suggest abrupt changes to your lifestyle and/or relationships. (Northern Star File Photo)

First week of March brings silence

By Hannah Soukup, Assistant News Editor | March 3, 2024

The beginning of March is just the beginning. This week, not much astrological change is set to occur. The middle-to-end of March is set to be quite eventful, and this week will allow all signs to prepare. The moon will be waning, bringing a quietness...

Taylor Tomlinson stands in front of the sign for her show After Midnight. Tomlinson is the first woman to take over a pre-existing late-night show. (Robert Voets | Paramount Press Express)

Comedian Taylor Tomlinson makes history with ‘After Midnight’

By Isabel Cambray, Lifestyle Writer | March 3, 2024

A comedian who addresses her own flaws yet finds humor in herself and the not-so-pretty parts of life, Taylor Tomlinson attracts an audience where those involved find humor in trauma dumping, sucky parts of dating and being in your twenties. Having...

In a scene from Dune: Part Two, three sandworms move toward a group of people. Dune: Part Two released Friday and is the follow-up of 2021s Dune. (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

‘Dune: Part Two’ masters cinema

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | February 29, 2024

If I didn’t have to write this review, I would still be watching “Dune: Part Two.” I don’t mean that I walked out early. If I didn’t have to live my life, I would have watched it again. And again. And again. I wholeheartedly believe “Dune:...

Skateboarding, linedancing highlight this weekend’s events

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | February 29, 2024

Editor’s note: If you want your event featured in next week’s Weekend Roundup, email information to [email protected] FRIDAY: Tote Bag Linoleum Block Print: 5 p.m. at Jubilee Artisans, 128 E. Lincoln Highway Vintage Hop and...

The Flame, 209 East Lincoln Highway, stands next to two hair salons in downtown DeKalb. The Flame opened its doors Jan. 15 and has extended to carry-outs during open hours, 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and closes an hour later Friday and Saturday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

New Greek restaurant brings good food, great times

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | February 28, 2024

As you approach the front of a restaurant, the sound of Greek music fills the air.  You open the door and the aromas hit your nostrils, transporting you to a different world.  With long white columns and large portraits, entering The Flame feels...

A screenshot depicts the Peanuts character Franklin reaching out a hand to Charlie Brown. Welcome Home Franklin is Franklins first special since his 1968 debut. (Courtesy of YouTube)

New ‘Peanuts’ special is heartfelt

By Lindsay Curtis, Lifestyle Writer | February 28, 2024

The newest “Peanuts” special from Apple TV+ focuses on the comic strip’s first Black character, Franklin. Released Feb. 16, “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin” is the character’s first TV special since his debut in 1968. Franklin...

A screenshot depicts Mario looking shocked at Donkey Kong in the new game Mario vs. Donkey Kong. The new Nintendo Switch game contains over 100 puzzles for players to complete. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Join Mario’s puzzle adventure against Donkey Kong

By Isabel Cambray, Lifestyle Writer | February 27, 2024

A new game, “Mario vs. Donkey Kong,” was released Feb. 16 featuring Mario and Donkey Kong exclusively on the Nintendo Switch.  The game begins with Donkey Kong watching a commercial about Mini-Marios. After which, he breaks into the Mario Toy...

A woman poses wearing a black Stryke hoodie. Stryke is a new website, similar to LinkedIn, that networks students. (Courtesy of Crystal Kendzior)

Stryke, a new way to network

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | February 27, 2024

For college students, gearing up for the wonderful world of adulthood can be a stressful thing, and it is important to have and know how to use the right tools to succeed.  Resources such as LinkedIn and Indeed are exceptionally helpful to college...