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Zelina Azul poses onstage during the Drag Show. The first drag show of 2025 was held at 7 p.m. Thursday and saw over 200 attendees. (Northern Star File Photo)
Lifestyle
CAB Drag Show serves fierceness to NIU
The words “I AM MUSIC” sit in front of a white background. Playboi Carti left fans and critics polarized with his newest album “MUSIC." (Playboi Carti under Fair Use)
Lifestyle
Playboi Carti releases ‘MUSIC’ album after five-year wait
Jonathan Shelby sits behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This Weekend Writeup features events such as an art exhibition and a performance by the Kishwaukee Symphony. (Jenny Javkhlantugs| Northern Star)
Lifestyle
Classic rock, mysterious dreams this weekend
A Pokémon trainer and his Lucario avoid an attack from a Pyroar. "Pokémon Legends: Z-A" will be released in late 2025 and will feature a brand-new battle style. (The Pokémon Company under Fair Use)
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‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A’ introduces real-time battle mechanics
 

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The Greek letters of Sigma Phi Epsilon sit on a red background. The Sigma Phi Epsilon NIU chapter held their pre-opening open house on Feb. 22 (Kahlil Kambui I Northern Star)
Sigma Phi Epsilon finds their new home

On Saturday, the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon had their pre-opening...

"The Trend" logo sits in front of a purple background. Episode 31 of this pop-culture podcast focuses on the harmful aspects of child stars on social media. (Northern Star Graphic)
TikTok influencer child exploitation needs to end | ‘The Trend’ Episode 31

In this episode of "The Trend," Editor-in-Chief Brynn Krug and...

NIU Penguin Players raise their arms and sing the pickleball song during their performance on Sunday inside the Cavan Auditorium at Gabel Hall. NIU’s Penguin Players is a group that provides adults with disabilities the chance to perform a musical. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Penguin Players show what it means to be a hero
Assistant Lifestyle Editor Jonathan Shelby stand behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This weekend, check out some holiday themed events in DeKalb. (Northern Star Graphic)
Weekend Rundown: Holiday events to check out
Five of Daredevil's helmets in various colors sit in a row. Episodes for "Daredevil: Born Again" will be released every Tuesday and will feature characters such as Kingpin, Bullseye and White Tiger. (Marvel Entertainment under Fair Use)
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ takes hero to darker places
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars sing on stage in the music video for “Die With a Smile.” Lady Gaga maintains her pop music legacy with her newest album “MAYEM.” (Lady Gaga under Free Use)
Lady Gaga maintains pop music legacy with ‘MAYHEM’
 

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