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Brynn Krug

Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor

Brynn Krug is a junior majoring in communications with minors in journalism and philosophy. She joined the Northern Star in fall 2022 and in her free time, she enjoys listening to music, watching movies and hanging out with friends.

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Sigma Nu’s Greek house sits on an overcast afternoon at 114 Blackhawk Road. Sigma Nu was named the leading fraternity for leadership development. (Northern Star File Photo)

Sigma Nu recognized for fostering leadership

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
July 13, 2024
A photo illustration shows a picnic. Make sure you practice healthy habits this summer such as staying hydrated and spending time outdoors. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Enjoy summer, stay healthy

By Sierra Usmani, Lifestyle Writer
May 2, 2024
Posters with dorm move out instructions hang in Gilbert Hall. When moving out for the summer, it is important to be prepared and follow all of the requirements. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Plan properly for dorm move out

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
May 1, 2024
Members of NIUs School of Theatre and Dance pose across a stage. The Spring Dance Concert is the last show of the SOTDs 2023-2024 production season. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Spring Dance Concert leaps into action

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
April 25, 2024
Alexa Flores (from left), a junior communications major, Alondra Duenas, a senior communications major, and Ashley McNamara, a senior health sciences major, sit in the Founders Memorial Library. As finals week approaches, utilizing good study habits is important. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Tips for crushing finals

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
April 24, 2024
A poster for the Spring Dance Concert hangs in the Stevens Building. This will be the School of Theatre and Dance’s last show of the 2023-2024 production season. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Spring Dance Concert begins Thursday

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
April 23, 2024
Sarah Marsh, a sophomore communications major, walks near the East Lagoon. With the chaotic weather of spring, students should dress in layers to fit the changing temperatures. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Dressing for chaotic weather

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
April 22, 2024
“Earth Fest April 18” is displayed on the Egyptian Theatre marquee. The film “Common Ground premiered for the first time in Northern Illinois at Earth Fest and was followed by a panel of local farmers and experts on regenerative agriculture. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

Earth Fest creates community

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
April 19, 2024
A screen at the Egyptian Theatre reads Reality Bytes Will be starting shortly. The second and final day of the 2024 Reality Bytes Student FIlm Festival occurred Wednesday. (Nick Glover | Northern Star)

Egyptian Theatre screens Reality Bytes

By Nick Glover and Brynn Krug
April 11, 2024
Kristen Stewart and Katy OBrian embrace in a scene from Love Lies Bleeding. The film follows two women as they explore body building, crime and family. (Anna Kooris | A24)

‘Love Lies Bleeding’ should’ve stuck to its guns

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
April 3, 2024
Brynn Krug (left) and Sarah Rose sit in the Northern Star podcast room. The two discuss recent events in recent popular culture including Kate Middletons disappearance from the public eye. (Bryn Krug | Northern Star)

Kate Middleton’s absence, ‘Quiet on Set’

By Brynn Krug and Sarah Rose
March 25, 2024
Brynn Krug (left) and Sarah Rose sit at a podcast set up and converse. This week’s episode of “The Trend” covers social media phenomena from the week of Feb. 12. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

No one likes ‘Madame Web’

By Sarah Rose and Brynn Krug
February 19, 2024
Brynn and Sarah gesture wildly in the podcast room. They discuss Ushers halftime performance and the big game commercials. (Joseph Howerton | Northern Star)

‘The big game’ recap, minus the football

By Brynn Krug, Sarah Rose, and Anna Scanlan
February 14, 2024
Pearl (Mia Goth) from the film Pearl embraces a scarecrow. Pearl is one of the films A24 and AMC Theatres will release each Wednesday in February for Valentines Day. (Christopher Moss | A24)

AMC, A24 to rerelease ‘Valentine’s Day’ films

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
January 31, 2024
Singer-songwriter Mitski performs at the Primavera Sound festival in Sao Paulo in a blue dress. Mitskis new album The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We is available to listen to on all streaming services. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Mitski lulls listeners in new album

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
September 25, 2023
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