On Feb. 13, the long-awaited Super Bowl halftime show took place at the SoFi Stadium. There were five headline artists consisting of Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar. This was the first halftime show to have a lineup of all...

Stuck on what to watch this weekend? From science fiction to comedy to action to a drama-filled Youtube series, these Northern Star staff picks are worth checking out. Baby Driver (Amazon Prime Video, Hulu) “Baby Driver” is a 2017 action-adventure...

NIU has been coined as a “suitcase school” for years, meaning students stay on campus during the week then pack their suitcase and head home for the weekend. While there are a variety of reasons why students may choose to go home over the weekend,...

Food has a way of bringing people together, especially those of us who love to eat. Most dishes often have interesting backstories or have taken shape through history, especially foods that have deep roots in cultures.  The term “soul food” may...

Matt Reeves “The Batman” starring Robert Pattinson as the caped crusader is soon to be released. Only a couple of weeks remain before fans will be able to witness the latest take of this iconic comic character on the big screen yet again. “The Batman”...

Anime is unmatched when it comes to villains with bombast and charisma. Over the years, there have been villains who absolutely stole the show and sometimes our hearts. Lord Frieza - "Dragon Ball" Lord Frieza is a textbook bad guy. He’s got all the...

The Black experience is a very broad subject that by itself could take up a whole novel, but when it comes to representation in media, the story seems to narrow quite a bit. A lot of African-American books were written during times of hardship and expressed...

Keeping a skincare regimen can be hard especially for college students, but it can be beneficial to get one started. Here is a five-step skincare routine perfect for a college student’s budget. Cleanse The first step is to cleanse your face. Usually,...

Pisces season starts within the week! Prepare yourself for emotional sensitivity and greater passion for life. Also, the full moon in Leo on Wednesday may bring us feelings of pride and accomplishment in our work. Life may be tough, and projects may seem...

We were all there, March 2020, when the world as we knew it was completely transformed. Masks, illness, social distancing and stay-at-home orders were rushed out across the world. Although this was a terrifying time of uncertainty, many now look back...

DeKALB— This week, Tails Humane Society has put senior cat Maeve in the spotlight.  At almost 12 years old, Maeve is a very sweet but shy kitty. She’s previously lived with other cats and gets along with her feline friends at Tails as well.  Her...

There is a need to listen, watch and uplift Black artists and it’s easy to do when they are right on campus. Read the stories of three Black theater majors who are making their way through the theater department at NIU and look to make a mark on their...