NIU alumnus Darryl Postelnick has been gaining attention by grilling up views on TikTok and has 2.1 million followers on the platform.
Postelnick graduated from NIU in 1987 with a major in marketing and a minor in psychology.
“I started (cooking)...
Weekly Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4LGqiEhqTbWXxwbOm2spl1?si=b03594c64eb24ef0
Madelaine’s picks
Pinback - “Loro”
Billy Joel - “Vienna”
The Beatles - “Don’t Let Me Down”
Pinback is an alternative...
Even though the semester has begun, it is still important to set aside some time to unwind and relax. This is what some of us at the Northern Star will be watching and encourage you to try for yourself.
American Auto (Peacock, YouTube TV, NBC)
“American...
By Ariel Morris, Lifestyle writer
| January 20, 2022
Finding new ways to spice up your meal on a cheat day is exciting, considering the abundance of delicious meals to try. One of the best things about cooking is that you can improvise and make whatever your heart desires. Cheat meals are rewarding after...
By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
| January 19, 2022
When it comes to Shonen anime, titles such as “One Piece,” “Dragon Ball,” “Hunter X Hunter” and “My Hero Academia” stick out, while “Bleach” seems to have faded from recent memory. This changed with the release of the trailer for the...
Buckle up, friends. The astrological events taking place this week include, but are not limited to, Mercury retrograde, Venus retrograde continuing its own backward ballet, shift into Aquarius season and Monday’s recent full moon in Cancer. Expect your...
The topic for this week's advice column focuses on a crush, but the complications and mixed reactions that this individual is facing from friends, family members and co-workers.
I have long struggled with a personal dilemma in which I always happen...
It’s the start of a new semester meaning less time to read for personal enjoyment and more time going to classes and being active on campus. Here are five short books that won’t take up most of your busy time, but will help reach your reading goals.
“Death...
NIU graduate student Alyssa Tillmon appeared on the popular game show “Wheel of Fortune” on Dec. 23, 2021, where she won $18,800 in cash and prizes.
Tillmon studies public administration and currently works for the city of Evanston as an intern...
Weekly Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Slw86KAY4EjdcYbGh4UNY?si=bdd9184906a24bdd
Madelaine’s picks
Strawberry Guy - “Sun Outside My Window”
Washed Out - “New Theory”
Young the Giant - “Amerika”
Bedroom...
Winter is in full swing with freezing temperatures and strong winds. With these conditions comes dry, scratchy skin that can be helped with nourishing body products. Here are five body washes to help combat dry, winter skin.
Method Body Pure Peace...
