This is your sign to finally make some of the most popular Mexican desserts out there: tres leches cake and flan.  I grew up making these desserts, so I took some of my family’s recipes and made them more accessible for college students. TRES...

Valentine's Day can either be a great day or a horrible day depending on who you ask, so what better way to end the night than with a good movie. Whether you’re with a date, friends or just by yourself, here’s a list of some underrated romance...

With Valentine’s Day upon us, love is in the air. On typical dates you will see expensive dinners and gaudy gifts. How about switching it up and taking someone on a date to a sporting event? For those who have never done it before, it could be a...

Getting an apartment – and keeping it – is hard to do, especially in college. The cost of everything to buy to survive keeps inflating, and wages don’t feel like they’re keeping up with those changes.  To ensure an apartment is right for...

Whether the end goal is to share a place with roommates or find the perfect solo studio, NIU’s Housing Fair is at student’s service.  Sponsored by the Northern Star this year’s housing fair will take place from 11 a.m to 2 p.m Thursday at the...

Country icon Toby Keith died Feb. 5 after an almost two-year fight with stomach cancer. He was 62. The singer was known for his rampant patriotism, hard-fought political beliefs and fun-loving musical personality.  Like many people born in the...

Commercials are usually regarded as annoyances or a moment to take a break from a stressful game; however, there is an occasion where some viewers actually look forward to the commercials.  The Super Bowl is widely known for its commercials being...

Super Bowl LVIII welcomed Usher, who started his halftime performance sitting on a throne-like chair, wearing a white cape. Usher emulated a king, ready to dominate Allegiant Stadium.  While Chiefs fans groaned about the first-half score, Usher opened...

It was a warm September night in 2009, reaching almost 70 degrees, when some famous words were spoken by an even more famous man. New York City’s Radio City Music Hall was aglow with celebs, and the Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling” was at...

With Valentine’s Day on Wednesday, many signs might find themselves scrambling for a date or gift for their significant other. As Valentine’s Day falls in Aquarius season, sweet, lovey-dovey vibes won’t be in the air; instead, the energy might serve...

Tired but you have an 8 a.m.? Wake yourself up with a head-splitting alarm that sounds like a street parade in your room. Place your phone in the farthest corner of your room, so you have no choice but to get up and turn it off, and since you’re up,...

Editor’s note: If you want your event featured in next week’s Weekend Roundup, email information to [email protected] Friday: February Tattoo Guest Spots: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Dekalb Tattoo Company, 817 W. Lincoln Highway...