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Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #30

By Lifestyle staff | November 21, 2021

Weekly Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0VoEcMTHmVAKC1pmTvbUlb?si=6a3303e267694941  Jacob’s picks Code Orange - “My World” Kanye West - “Never Abandon Your Family” Kacy Hill - “Seasons Bloom”  Hardcore...

"Foreverglade" album art by artist Brad Moore.

Album review: ‘Foreverglade’

By Jacob Baker | November 20, 2021

Floridian funeral doom band Worm released their newest album, “Foreverglade,” Oct. 22 through 20 Buck Spin. This band that is quickly making waves around the metal underground turned out one of the best metal records of the year, “Foreverglade,”...

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Ally Formeller

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter | November 19, 2021

The semester is almost over, and the holidays are coming up soon. It’s the perfect time to take a break from studying and indulge in some binge-watching. Here are my top picks for the weekend.  “Itaewon Class” (Netflix) If you liked “Squid...

Plate of Airfryer apple.

Vegan Thanksgiving recipes

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | November 19, 2021

Thanksgiving is coming up, which means it’s time to get together with loved ones and enjoy a home cooked meal. When one thinks of Thanksgiving, one may picture a turkey as the main dish, but there are some vegan Thanksgiving dishes out there that are...

Founders Memorial Library is one of the many options on campus to use as a study spot.

NIU library featured in ‘Candyman’ reboot

By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer | November 18, 2021

DeKALB – The film “Candyman” was released by Universal Pictures on Aug. 27, and featured in the movie was NIU’s very own library, the Founder’s Memorial Library.   The library was used to film a few scenes in the 2021 film, including the...

Woman sitting on a yoga mat and meditating alone in her home.

Intro guide to meditation

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist | November 18, 2021

When people think about meditation, a mental image is conjured of sages chanting while sitting in uncomfortable positions for hours on end. While this may have been true in the past, that image has fallen out of fashion. In reality, meditation is open...

Jeremy Knoll, a senior majoring in history at NIU, stands on the site of the Battle of Gettysburg. This summer, Knoll interned with the National Parks Service, conducting tours and educating visitors on the history of the battle.

NIU student volunteers at Gettysburg

By Parker Otto | November 17, 2021

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It’s hard to believe a place so small was the site of a massive battle that decided the fate of America. This three-day battle left tens of thousands of young men laying on the farm fields dyed scarlet and moist with blood....

Illustration design courtesy of May Taing.

Ask Madelaine: Response to Alexis

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | November 17, 2021

The topic for this week’s advice column focuses on childhood friendships that have not continued into adulthood and what to do when you want to reconnect. I want to reach out to my elementary school best friend, but I’m worried our life paths have...

Zodiac signs including Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

Weekly horoscopes: Nov. 17 – Nov. 23

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | November 17, 2021

Don’t let the harsh wind and bouts of snow numb you to your emotions. We must exercise tenderness at this time. Scorpio season is ending, and Sagittarius season starts Nov. 21. We need to honor this energetic shift. Aries Practice humility. Not everything...

Lucy is a 10-year-old dog. She can be visited at Tails Humane Society.

Tails pet of the week: Lucy

By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer | November 16, 2021

DeKALB — This week’s pet is a nice 10-year-old dog named Lucy from Tails humane society. Lucy is a sweet medium-sized dog that can tag along almost anywhere with you. She is easy to please and easy to love.  The fabulous dog likes to cuddle beside...

Director Wes Anderson with actors Edward Norton and Bill Murray.

Film review: ‘The French Dispatch’

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | November 16, 2021

“The French Dispatch” is a comedy drama and director Wes Anderson’s latest film that follows the fictional “The French Dispatch Magazine.” Anderson has directed films such as “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” “Isle of Dogs,” “Moonrise...