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What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

By Madelaine Vikse and Daija Hammonds | April 28, 2022

If you have some downtime this weekend between studying for finals and finishing up any assignments before the end of the semester, here are some ideas on what to watch. The Queen’s Gambit (Netflix) I’m a little late to this, but have been wanting...

Prepare for chaos, as well as a clean slate, at the onset of the new moon and solar eclipse in Taurus.

Weekly horoscopes: April 27 – May 3

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | April 27, 2022

Get ready for aspects of life to turn you upside down. On Saturday, a new moon and solar eclipse in Taurus will occur. This will provide us with a clean slate, but no major astrological event comes without a downside; due to the eclipse happening in Taurus,...

Illustration design courtesy of May Taing.

Ask Madelaine: Response to Jessica

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | April 26, 2022

Have you ever had a crush on someone you’ve never talked to before but want to and are unsure how to approach them? If your answer is yes, or you find yourself in that situation right now, this advice column might be for you. There is a boy I like...

Zeus is the Tails Pet of the Week for April 25

Tails Pet of the Week: Zeus

By Northern Star Staff | April 26, 2022
Two year old, outgoing Zeus is the Pet of the Week for April 25. Zeus is available at a discounted adoption fee.
Upcoming performances of "The Language Archive" will be April 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. and April 30 at 2 p.m. in the Sally Stevens Players Theatre in the Stevens Building (Abigail Lamoreaux | Northern Star)

NIU School of Theatre and Dance’s ‘The Language Archive’: Hilarious and heartbreaking

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | April 26, 2022

On Friday, the NIU School of Theatre and Dance opened their final play of the season, “The Language Archive,” written by Julia Cho. This prizewinning play from 2009 received a breath of new life in this production, thanks to the more interpretive...

The Studio 205 Exhibition will be held in Studio 205 in the Still Gym on May 5 (Courtesy of Lizzy Warner)

Studio 205 Exhibition to showcase three painting majors’ artwork

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | April 24, 2022

DeKALB – Lizzy Warner, Tina Figarelli and Julie Ashley are BFA painting majors who will be graduating this spring. They are hosting the “Studio 205 Exhibition” to showcase the art they have made during their years at NIU. The exhibition will...

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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #48

By Northern Star Staff | April 24, 2022

Weekly Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7dTOyH2GJr0zN4tZpnp4kF?si=gdJJPr5ST7eoOwon5No-cw  Madelaine’s picks Bedroom - “In My Head” Vampire Weekend - “Hannah Hunt” Nicolette Larson - “Lotta Love” Dream...

A group of students who attended and celebrated Holi Festival in 2019 post together for a photo (Courtesy of Sharan Shetty)

Holi: Festival of Colors to bring students together, celebrate arrival of spring

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | April 21, 2022

DeKALB – Holi: Festival of Colors is a Hindu festival popular in India that celebrates spring, good over evil and brings people together.  The festival will take place on Saturday in Central Park, located between Stevenson and Grant, according to...

Alpha Sigma Phi are shown competing in IFC tugs on April 19 (Alex Pyevich | Northern Star)

DeKalb day planner: April 23

By Grace Barone | April 21, 2022

It’s supposed to be warm this weekend and with the end of the semester creeping up, it’s the perfect time to enjoy some sun before you hunker down for finals. Here's what’s going on in DeKalb this Saturday.  IFC tug of war competition (TUGS) Start...

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What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

By Madelaine Vikse, Kyron Lewis, and Waleed Alamleh | April 21, 2022

Whether you’re catching up on classwork, preparing for finals or procrastinating, you’re bound to have some time while eating or relaxing to watch something new. Here are some of what us at the Northern Star will be watching this weekend, and you...

Taurus season starts April 20 this year and ends May 20.

Weekly horoscopes: April 20 – April 26

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | April 20, 2022

With the shift into Taurus season and the full moon in Libra still affecting us from Saturday, expect the vibes to be sensual and grounded. At this junction, we don’t feel the need to take life too seriously, and why should we? Life is meant to be enjoyed,...

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How to communicate and set boundaries with your roommates

By Grace Barone | April 19, 2022

Going to college brings many firsts for students, one of them is experiencing life outside of their parent’s house. Living on your own for the first time can be a difficult adjustment for some people. Not only are you completely responsible for yourself,...