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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...

The trend logo sits in front of a purple background. Episode 36 of “The Trend” discusses Katy Perry's trip to space, the death of Pope Francis and the USC Speak Your Mind Ice Bucket Challenge. (Northern Star Graphic)

Katy Perry’s space adventure, insensitive to the masses | ‘The Trend’ Episode 36

By Brynn Krug and Sarah Rose | April 22, 2025

In this episode of “The Trend,” Editor-in-Chief Brynn Krug and Managing Editor Sarah Rose discuss Katy Perry's trip to space. The 11-minute journey with Blue Origin was marketed as an empowerment to women with its all-female crew. However, this...

The trend logo sits in front of a purple background. Episode 35 of “The Trend” discusses Coachella 2025. (Northern Star Graphic)

Coachella returns, falls off | ‘The Trend’ Episode 35

By Brynn Krug and Sarah Rose | April 15, 2025

In this episode of “The Trend,” Editor-in-Chief Brynn Krug and Managing Editor Sarah Rose discuss Coachella 2025 Weekend 1. The music festival seemed like a let down as a whole with long shower lines and unenergetic crowds. Krug and Rose...

The faces of Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Photo Editor Ethan Rodriguez sit next to the StarNotes logo. Video games are beloved in the entertainment industry and make for easy adaptations. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

StarNotes: Video game films, faithful adaptations or low hanging fruit

By Ryan Day and Jonathan Shelby | April 10, 2025

In this episode of StarNotes, Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Photo Editor Ethan Rodriguez discuss their thoughts on the bright and dark side of video game adaptations in the film industry.  Video games are a critical part of the entertainment...

The trend logo sits in front of a purple background. Episode 34 of "The Trend" discusses the movie news announced at CinemaCon. (Northern Star Graphic)

‘White Lotus’ finale sad, unsurprising | ‘The Trend’ Episode 34

By Brynn Krug and Sarah Rose | April 8, 2025

In this episode of “The Trend,” Editor-in-Chief Brynn Krug and Managing Editor Sarah Rose discuss the season finale of "The White Lotus." The finale was a satisfying end to an action packed Season 3. However, many of the twists were predicted by...

"The Trend" logo sits in front of a purple background. Episode 33 of this pop-culture podcast discusses the upcoming season of "The Summer I Turned Pretty." (Northern Star Graphic)

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ hypes up wrong love interest | ‘The Trend’ Episode 33

By Brynn Krug and Sarah Rose | April 2, 2025

In this episode of “The Trend,” Editor-in-Chief Brynn Krug and Managing Editor Sarah Rose discuss Ashton Hall's viral morning routine. His morning routine video blew up for it's unrealistic content and time stamps. The video has been recreated...

‘Impractical Joker’ Joe Gatto accused of sexual assault | ‘The Trend’ Episode 32

By Brynn Krug, Managing Editor | March 25, 2025

In this episode of “The Trend,” Editor-in-Chief Brynn Krug and Managing Editor Sarah Rose discuss the recent sexual assault allegations against Joe Gatto, former star of prank show "Impractical Jokers." TikTok user joozyb alleged that she was assaulted...

TikTok influencer child exploitation needs to end | ‘The Trend’ Episode 31

By Brynn Krug, Managing Editor | March 18, 2025

In this episode of "The Trend," Editor-in-Chief Brynn Krug and Managing Editor Sarah Rose discuss the exploitation of child stars on TikTok. They discuss the upcoming Netflix documentary "Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing," focused on Piper...

The faces of Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Opinion Editor Emily Beebe hang next to the StarNotes logo. The third installment in the "Paddington" film series, "Paddington in Peru" released Feb. 14 and is a solid family film choice. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

StarNotes: ‘Paddington’ an underrated family film

By Ryan Day and Jonathan Shelby | March 6, 2025

In this episode of StarNotes, Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Opinion Editor Emily Beebe discuss their thoughts on the movie, “Paddington in Peru” which released Feb. 14. 

‘Shrek 5’ fails its modernization | ‘The Trend’ Episode 30

By Brynn Krug and Sarah Rose | March 4, 2025

In Episode 30 of "The Trend," Editor-in-Chief Brynn Krug and Managing Editor Sarah Rose discuss the "Shrek 5" teaser trailer, Bhad Bhabie's and Alabama Barker's diss tracks and the winners of the 97th Academy Awards. The update to "Shrek's" animation...

The faces of Assistant Lifestyle Editor Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Photo Editor Ethan Rodriguez sit next to the StarNotes logo. Marvel's "Captain America: Brave New World" released Feb. 14 and has received mixed reviews. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

‘StarNotes:’ Marvel’s latest movie misses its mark

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | February 27, 2025

In this episode of StarNotes, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Photo Editor Ethan Rodriguez discuss their thoughts on the latest Marvel movie, “Captain America: Brave New World” which released Feb. 14. 

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