College students are stuck between childhood and adulthood trying to juggle school while dealing with everything else in the world. Here are five TV shows that are relatable and tackle those same topics.
The Sex Lives of College Girls (HBO Max)
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It can be difficult to know and understand what ingredients are in food and cosmetics. Beyond that, it is even more trying to know good chemicals from bad without spending hours researching each product. The Yuka app was created to make this easier for...
By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
| February 7, 2022
The 2000s were a time of growth for the gaming industry, filled with technological, narrative and marketing breakthroughs. One of these breakthroughs was the advent of mainstream mobile phone games, some of which changed the way we think about gaming...
HBO is known for displaying graphic sex scenes and nudity in a lot of its originals, but it raises the question of whether high schoolers should watch a show with such content.
“Euphoria” is an HBO Max teen drama television series starring Zendaya,...
A lot of the apps you may have on your phone were most likely created by a white person, but they’re not the only ones who make them. Here are five app recommendations that cover a variety of topics and are Black-owned.
Miiriya
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By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer
| February 6, 2022
Afrofuturism is a cultural aesthetic in music, art and literature that combines themes in science fiction, fantasy and even history to explore the broader, Black experience. It connects people from the African diaspora with their forgotten African ancestry....
Hip-hop/rap has evolved dramatically over the past decade. Multiple subgenres have spawned from development of platforms like Soundcloud, that have allowed people from every corner of the world to share their music and build communities. Mumble rap, jazz...
With the streaming capabilities and platforms available these days, there are so many options to choose from. Instead of scrolling through an endless amount of options and watching trailers, check out these picks from some of us at the Northern Star on...
DeKALB— This Valentine’s season, join the DeKalb Park District in attending their annual Daddy Daughter and Heroes Dance on Saturday, Feb. 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The dance will be held at the Hopkins Park Community Center, 1403 Sycamore Rd. in...
By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
| February 3, 2022
The restaurant scene in DeKalb is vibrant, to say the least. So many types of restaurants from different cultures, all bring their cuisine to DeKalb. There is a hint of truth to the “broke college student” stereotype we all hear, so for the sake of...
