“Percy Jackson & the Olympians” is a beloved series that has garnered a fandom similar to “Harry Potter” or “The Hunger Games,” but with a Greek mythology twist. Out of the five-book series, only two films were made. While fans were excited...
DeKALB – As the war in Ukraine drags on, students and faculty at NIU are looking for ways to help those affected.
The NIU School of Music will be hosting a Ukraine Benefit Concert from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Friday to encourage individuals to donate to aid...
If you’ve spent your time over spring break binging everything on your list of TV shows and movies to watch, here are some ideas of what you should try next and what some of us at the Northern Star will be enjoying this weekend.
10 Things I Hate...
With the weather warming up in DeKalb, there are more things to do around town. This Saturday, DeKalb has some events and concerts happening. Here’s some of what’s going on if you’re looking for ideas on how to spend your weekend.
Rock painting...
This week’s advice column deals with the tough decision of what to do once you’ve realized the career you once thought you were interested in isn’t what you want to do and that you don’t enjoy it.
I am in my last semester of my junior year...
It’s Aries season! Finally, a fire sign has a prominent place in the sky again. It’s perfectly timed with the weather warming back up. Don’t be intimidated by this shift; not much has truly changed, and any fears will only be magnified if you let...
Jalen Smith, also known as Visionary J, re-released his first two mixtapes earlier this year that are about being a kid, shooting for the stars and wanting to succeed.
Smith graduated from NIU in June 2021 with an art degree. Smith released “Cloud...
Companionship is something many people strive to have. Pets can be great companions and can be helpful to fight feeling homesick, but the reality is that college students have busy lives. If you’re a student looking to adopt a pet, here are some manageable...
There are moments in life when we aren’t always feeling the best. There are days when we may feel uninspired. It’s OK to feel this way in order to recharge. Nothing beats finding something that inspires or brings joy either. With films being a huge...
The majority of college students will experience living in a dorm, apartment or both. For students trying to figure out the best living situation, it can be difficult to figure out the positives and negatives of both before making a decision. Here are...
The 2022 Oscars are happening later this month on March 27 and for movie fans, it’s like our Super Bowl. The program lasts about three hours and awards films that premiered in 2021. Here are the predictions for the “Big Five” categories.
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The full moon in Virgo occurs Friday. Be prepared for the energy to be loving and grounding. Intense emotions may come out to play because of this as well. Your friends may act elusive or unfeeling in this time depending on how they deal with stress,...
