Valentine’s Day can be a stressful time of year for couples as they scramble to plan dates and get the perfect gifts for their partners. If you need a last-minute gift and don’t want to pay the expedited shipping fee, check out these three local Black-owned...
By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer
| February 2, 2022
Driving is a fun experience and most are able to recall the excitement of getting a license and hitting the road. However, unexpected mishaps may occur and there may come times where emergency tools will be needed. There are also some things that can...
Valentine’s Day is closing in and what better way to celebrate than to look at a few of the best on-screen couples. A TV romance between beloved characters can change the viewer's perspective on the show completely, but these characters were meant to...
Happy Black History Month! The new moon in Aquarius happened Tuesday, bringing us all hope and inspiration to get moving on important projects. If life seems challenging right now, keep your head up. We will get through this together.
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Last year I was brought into the world of podcasts. With so many options and unsure what to listen to first, I chose a random true crime podcast that, little did I know, would spark a vicious cycle of binging and anticipation for the next episode. Here...
DeKALB — The pet of the week at Tails Humane Society is Brian, a sweet 10-year-old senior cat looking for a warm home and lots of love.
Brian is a sweet, chatty, outgoing cat who loves everyone. Although Brian can live in a home with other cats,...
By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer
| January 31, 2022
HBO has built an impressive catalog of content since its inception in the 1970s. The channel has made memorable shows and movies that become pop culture staples like “True Blood,” “Game of Thrones” and “True Detective.” In May of 2020 streaming...
Each week Netflix updates one of its newer features: a list of the top 10 most-watched TV shows and movies. Although this is only based on the number of accounts who have viewed each show, there is often a reason for their popularity. This week, instead...
DeKALB — Insomnia Cookies hosted its grand opening at the chain’s new location in downtown DeKalb, 203 E. Lincoln Highway, on Saturday. The chain is known for having warm, delicious cookies available late at night and offers a delivery service.
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Kick back and explore some new films and shows that you haven’t seen before, or take a look back at some that you could enjoy more than once. This is what some of the staff at the Northern Star will be watching to relax and unwind over the weekend.
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