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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

A group of friends enjoy cocktails, reaching out for a cheers. Here are the top summer drink deals in DeKalb. (Getty Images)

DeKalb’s top summer drink deals

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | July 6, 2025

Nothing says summer fun like cool drinks and relaxing atmospheres.   For residents 21 years and older, the DeKalb area has a fantastic variety of delightful cocktails, good beer, delicious wines and $3 mimosas – there's a little something for everyone.  Here...

A couple lovingly reads a book together in a library echoing Assistant Lifestyle Editor Rachael Swinson’s reflections on college love. (Getty Images)

Finding love in college

By Rachael Swinson, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | July 6, 2025

As we get closer to the upcoming school year, the excitement for the semester begins. Many students are excited to dive back into classes, parties, football and other sports and of course, new relationships – something that many freshmen may be excited...

The faces of Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day, Assistant Lifestyle Editor and Photo Editor Ethan Rodriguez sit next to the "StarNotes" logo. Ryan Day, Kahlil Kambui and Ethan Rodriguez discuss several films set to be released over the summer. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

StarNotes: Summer films you need to see

By Jonathan Shelby and Ryan Day | May 1, 2025

In this episode of StarNotes, Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Kahlil Kambui and Photo Editor Ethan Rodriguez discuss some films releasing this summer with some being potentially better than others.

The trend logo sits in front of a purple background. Episode 37 of “The Trend” discusses JoJo Siwa's cheating scandal and the "Sunrise on the Reaping" cast. (Northern Star Graphic)

JoJo Siwa’s public cheating is embarrassing | ‘The Trend’ Episode 37

By Brynn Krug and Sarah Rose | April 30, 2025

In this episode of “The Trend,” Editor-in-Chief Brynn Krug and Managing Editor Sarah Rose discuss JoJo Siwa's cheating scandal. When Siwa joined "Celebrity Big Brother" she was in a relationship with Kat Ebbs. However, during the show Siwa...

Senior defensive end Roy Williams (97) celebrates after receiving a “The Hard Way” recognition for his performance during the 2024 season. Williams enters the upcoming season as one of the most experienced players on NIU’s new-look defense. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Gallery: NIU football hosts Spring Showcase

By Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor | April 29, 2025

The Northern Star opens 25-year old time capsule

By Ryan Day, Social Media Editor | April 28, 2025

The Northern Star opens its time capsule sealed since 2000. A crowd of about 75 students, NIU staff, alums, DeKalb residents and Northern Star staffers gathered in the rotunda of the Peters Campus Life Building to witness the reveal of the time capsule’s...

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