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Northern Star

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Northern Star

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Northern Star

‘Riverdale:’ Archie Comics Made Millennial

By Mackenzi Butson | March 21, 2018

“Riverdale” takes teen and young adult audiences by storm and it’s easy to see why! The CW show is currently in its mere second season but already a solid guilty pleasure in my book. Riverdale revamps the Archie Comics with amusingly self-aware...

Questions To Ask At An Interview

By Alec Heaton | March 21, 2018

After weeks or months of job searching, you finally got the call to set up an interview. You dress your best and listen to your favorite music to get psyched up on the drive over. The interview goes smoothly until the very end, when the interviewer asks...

Pet of the Week: March 19

By Courtesy Katie Williams | March 21, 2018

Owner: Katie WilliamsPet's name: KipperBreed: Rescue dog, so unsure. Most likely some sort of beagle & dachshund mixFavorite treat: literally anything except vegetablesFavorite activity: napping, barking at other dogs, and begging for treatsDescribe...

5 Disney Movies to Get You in the Feels

By Rachel Sanchez | March 20, 2018

Cry yourself a river with these five Disney movies that are sure to awaken your inner child. Prepare yourself with a box of tissues, a cozy blanket and an extra large bottle of wine.Walt Disney Studios is the master of heartfelt storylines and cinematic...

James Marter challenges 16th Congressional District's incumbent Republican

James Marter challenges 16th Congressional District’s incumbent Republican

By Halifax International Security Forum | March 19, 2018

John McCain (R-AZ) speaks during a press conference held by the US congressional delegation at the Halifax International Security Forum 2014. He is joined (left to right) by Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA), Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), Representative Mike Pompeo (R-KS), Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Senator-elect Tom Cotton (R-AR), Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), Representative Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) and Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI).

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Extend the Trend: Bare Lashes and Eyeshadow

By Abby Wisecarver | March 14, 2018

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Destination Procrastination

By Samantha Manahan | March 8, 2018

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Immigration-DACA

Immigration-DACA

By Damian Dovarganes | March 8, 2018

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2017 file photo, Loyola Marymount University student and a DACA recipient Maria Carolina Gomez joins a rally in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA program, outside the Edward Roybal Federal Building...

FILE - In this Jan. 2018 file photo Jeanne Ives, Illinois Republican Gubernatorial primary candidate speaks to the Chicago Sun-Times editorial board in Chicago. Gov. Bruce Rauner is trying to win a second term after becoming Illinois' first Republican governor in a decade with promises to shake up Springfield and pass a business-friendly agenda. But first he faces a primary challenge from state Rep. Jeanne Ives, who jumped into the race after he angered conservatives with his actions on issues such as abortion and illegal immigration. (Rich Hein/Sun Times via AP File)

Illinois Governor 2018 GOP

By Rich Hein | March 8, 2018

FILE - In this Jan. 2018 file photo Jeanne Ives, Illinois Republican Gubernatorial primary candidate speaks to the Chicago Sun-Times editorial board in Chicago. Gov. Bruce Rauner is trying to win a second term after becoming Illinois' first Republican governor in a decade with promises to shake up Springfield and pass a business-friendly agenda. But first he faces a primary challenge from state Rep. Jeanne Ives, who jumped into the race after he angered conservatives with his actions on issues such as abortion and illegal immigration. (Rich Hein/Sun Times via AP File)

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Pastel Hair, Don’t Care

By Rachel Sanchez | March 6, 2018

Pastels are not just for fabrics; hair is the perfect canvas to express your trendy side. Make sure to look out for pretty pinks, lovely lavenders, baby blues, silky silvers and occasional ombres this spring season.Pretty in PinkYou can never go wrong...

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An Inside Dupe: Face Makeup

By Abby Wisecarver | March 6, 2018

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Hollywood needs diverse casts

By Lucas Skye | March 5, 2018

The new "Black Panther" is more than a superhero movie. The film is a powerful social statement because of its portrayal of its black protagonist and its majoritively black cast. It’s no secret mainstream media often falters in its portrayal of the...

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