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The iced matcha chai latte and the sunset tea are two drinks to try from Starbucks this spring (Daija Hammonds | Northern Star)

5 Starbucks drinks to try this spring

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | April 19, 2022

A new season means new drinks to try that are chilled and refreshing. With a Starbucks on campus and another one not too far away, it is a good opportunity to switch it up with spring-inspired drinks ranging from cold brews and lattes to teas and refreshers....

Anyone interested in adopting can visit Tails Humane Society on 2250 Barber Greene Rd.

Tails Pet of the Week: Maxx

By Northern Star Staff | April 19, 2022

Maxx may be one of the older puppies at Tails Humane Society, but he’s incredibly willing to belong in a caring family. He’s very good with children as well as adults.  Maxx is five-months-old and is already proving himself to be playful, loving...

Drone shot of the butterfly waystation spiral  at Mayfield Congregational Church, 28405 East Church Road (Courtesy of Randy Caspersen)

Documentary by NIU professor to be screened at the Egyptian Theatre

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | April 17, 2022

DeKALB – An NIU professor is bringing attention to the decline of monarch butterflies in the Midwest with his documentary “Plants, Pollinators & Prayers.”  The documentary will be shown 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 North...

Spotify logo on a computer with a blurry background.

Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #47

By Northern Star Staff | April 17, 2022

Weekly Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65Xi2qC4efCIjSWNNzPj8G?si=aG95HvipQwaD00tACqoz3g  Madelaine’s picks Bane’s World - “When My Life Is Over" Young the Giant - “Strings” Djo - “Roddy” Bane’s...

Reality Bytes is an independent student film festival. The films shown were made by students and came from different countries (Zohair Khan | Northern Star)

Reality Bytes fascinates audience with films from different countries

By Parker Otto and Daija Hammonds | April 14, 2022

DeKALB – For the first time in three years, NIU’s Reality Bytes Independent Student Film Festival was held in person at 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in Cole Hall. 20 films, spanning multiple genres and originating from several countries, were screened...

An Easter basket full of eggs with paper money on white background (Getty Images)

Easter basket gift ideas for college students

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | April 14, 2022

We all loved receiving Easter baskets when we were younger. They were nicely decorated and filled with our favorite chocolate and candies. Now that we’re college students it may seem like we’re too old now, but with our budget as college students,...

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

By Madelaine Vikse, DeOndre Saunders, and Daija Hammonds | April 14, 2022

With finals coming up, it’s normal to feel stressed. Not only do you have to prepare for exams, but you may have some coursework to complete as well. It’s important to focus on school, but it is also important to give yourself breaks in between working...

The full moon in Libra will occur this Saturday.

Weekly horoscopes: April 13 – April 19

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | April 13, 2022

The full moon occurs Saturday in Libra, bearing good, wholesome vibes. Also, there may be some underlying sadness or despair. Something in the universe feels off for many people, probably in the world of love and relationships. We must pay attention to...

Paper mustache on booth props on blue paper background (Getty Images)

Reminiscing on trends that were popular in 2013 and 2014

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | April 12, 2022

As people have been stuck inside for the last two years with little to nothing to do, they have been reminiscing on when life was good and fun. In 2013 and 2014 it seemed like everyone was on Tumblr and Pinterest trying to recreate outfits with trendy...

The series "Hunter x Hunter" is a shonen anime series available on streaming platforms such as Netflix, Peacock, HBO Max and Hulu (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

‘Hunter x Hunter’ stands out from typical shonen anime

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist | April 11, 2022

If you were into anime for any amount of time, it’s likely “Hunter x Hunter” came up at some point. The show is widely known as one of the best anime series of all time and still has a cult following while on hiatus. “Hunter x Hunter” was first...

The students in the Film Festival Administration class pose with Reality Bytes shirts (Courtesy of Hunter Weston)

Reality Bytes Independent Student Film Festival to be held in person

DeKALB — After three years of being trapped online, the Reality Bytes Independent Student Film Festival will return to Cole Hall for an in-person event at 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. 20 films will be competing for top prizes over the course of two...

Internships can provide you with valuable information, but it's important to find one that you will enjoy and that is a good fit for you (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

How to find an internship that’s a good fit for you

By Abby Byer | April 10, 2022

DeKALB — As the second semester comes to an end, college students begin to start their search for summer internships. It’s hard to know where to start searching, especially as many students are confused about the career path they’d like to take. LinkedIn...