The fall season has arrived and we’re beginning to fill our homes with the tantalizing scents of autumn spices. Candles, potpourri and other scented goods are flying off store shelves so we can experience the familiar smell of the changing seasons,...
We all love playlists curated to us, but what if they were based off your DNA? Ancestry recently released a service that curates your playlists based on the DNA information they collect from you.As stated on Ancestry’s website, the playlist is totally...
via GIPHY Stand back! By 2019, 70-year-old American singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks could make history by being the first female solo artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice. According to the Ultimate Classic Rock website, she...
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), 61 percent of college students report feeling anxious. The percentage is likely higher, as these are the students who sought counseling and were able to report their feelings.Stress is building...
Calling all goblins, ghouls, witches, wizards and foolish mortals who dare enter themselves into our costume contest. We at the Northern Star are happy to haunt you once again by bringing our annual Halloween Costume Contest back from the grave. We...
Netflix released an animated movie called “Next Gen” on Sept 7. This movie takes viewers on an adventure about what it’s truly like to live with robots as normal members of society. The film’s underlying theme takes viewers through what future...
Most NIU students live in DeKalb or in surrounding areas of the town. There’s a decent amount of things to do on campus, but what about off campus? That's where students need to look to spice up their hangout sessions. My favorite place to go is Common...
It’s that time of year when the weather turns cooler and stores can’t decide if they’re celebrating Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas. As the jeans and boots are being dragged out from the back of the closet, accessorize your fall look by adding...
