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Caleb Johnson

Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer

Caleb Johnson (they/them) is currently a news reporter for the Northern Star, covering Greek Life on campus. They are a junior majoring in linguistic anthropology, with minors in LGBTQ+ studies and journalism.

They are also the editor-in-chief of Towers Magazine and an editor for Stonehouse Academic Journal.

Prior to their time at the star, they were the editor-in-chief of the Mastodon Art and Literature Magazine and the entertainment editor at their previous student newspaper.

Outside their time at the paper they like to attend museums and art galleries. They are also interested in obsessing over pop culture, Pokemon, magic and Star Wars. Their favorite Pokemon are Charizard and Eevee.

All content by Caleb Johnson
A purple and black poster displays the words Fall Dance Concert. NIUs annual Fall Dance Concert opens Nov. 30. (Courtesy of Andy Dolan)

SOTD to host annual Fall Dance Concert

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
November 28, 2023
Cheesy mashed potatoes rest in a pot. Lifestyle Writer Caleb Johnson shares two homemade recipes that can be made during the holiday break. (Caleb Johnson | Northern Star)

Food for the holiday, mashed potatoes recipe

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
November 22, 2023
The outside of CrackerJax is decorated with Halloween decor. Lauren Woods, the owner of the store, has been in DeKalb for 39 years. (Nick Glover | Northern Star)

Lauren Woods, DeKalb staple for 39 years

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
October 31, 2023
The outside front entrance of CrackerJax in downtown DeKalb located at 118 N. Third Street. Cracker Jax is DeKalb’s hidden treasure and thrift store. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star).

Hidden treasures, vintage, resale stores

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
October 30, 2023
The Chicago Skyline sits behind text that says NIU Arts Golden Hour Showcase. NIU music students will be heading to Chicago as part of the series showcase. (Courtesy of the College of Visual and Performing Arts)

NIU music students to perform in Chicago

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
October 10, 2023
A digital mockup shows plans for the updated pickleball courts at Hopkins Park. The park is undergoing various renovations and updates, including new pickleball courts, playground and plans to update the pool. (Courtesy of the DeKalb Park District)

Updates to Hopkins Park in progress

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
September 18, 2023
A gas station pump sits at its station. Illinois gas prices have lowered approximately 6 cents compared to last week. (Northern Star File Photo)

Illinois gas prices lower than last week

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
September 13, 2023
The logo for the animation series Disenchantment stands out against a black background. From the creators of Futurama, the shows final season recently released on Netflix. (Wikimedia Commons)

Become enchanted with ‘Disenchantment’

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
September 13, 2023
A piece of artwork which shows pieces of hair sewn into a white shirt. This piece is on display in NIUs Altgeld Hall as part of the The Remaining, Mourn... exhibition. (Caleb Johnson | Northern Star)

Art Museum opens grief, loss exhibit

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
September 11, 2023

Business Spotlight: Barb City Laundry

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
September 8, 2023
Xolo Maridueña starring as Jamie Reyes in DCs new superhero movie Blue Beetle. The film is out in theaters and based on the DC comics. (YouTube)

‘Blue Beetle,’ movie of incredible power

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
September 6, 2023
The season four poster of the Netflix series Stranger Things. The show has become a worldwide phenomenon and its fifth season is on the way. (Netflix)

Diverse offerings, Netflix shows to binge

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
September 4, 2023
A screen still from the movie Red, White & Royal Blue. The movie is based on the novel by Casey McQuinston and can be watched on Amazon Prime. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Sparks fly in smash summer rom-com

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
August 29, 2023
Three handwritten cards with recipes on them sit in a yellow and blue box. The Culinary Historians of Northern Illinois will be joining the DeKalb County History Center for one of the many new programs and exhibits at the History Center. (Courtesy of the DeKalb County History Center)

History Center to start new programs

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
April 19, 2023
The East Lagoons pathway after a light dusting of snow. The National Weather Service predicts light snow on March 4.

Storm moves south, expect light snow

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
March 2, 2023
A fire pit located next to the East Lagoon is used by many students for events and pure enjoyment. (Alyssa Queen | Northern Star)

What’s Up With: Those NSLS emails?

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
February 16, 2023
In celebration of Black Heritage Month, NIU and the Center of Black Studies will be hosting 11 events.

NIU to host events for Black Heritage Month

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
February 1, 2023
The south side of the Holmes Student Center on a foggy day. (Mingda Wu | Northern Star)

Braven: The class experience explained

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
January 19, 2023
Senior Lifestyle Writer Caleb Johnson is watching a diverse lineup of media over their holiday break. (Getty Images)

What I’m watching over the holiday break

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
December 2, 2022
Marathon gas station on 218 W Lincoln Hwy with a price of $4.35 per gallon. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Weekly Gas Update: Oct. 24

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
October 24, 2022
A wild mountain lion, similar to the one pictured above, was hit and killed on I-88 yesterday, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Mountain lion struck and killed on I-88

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
October 17, 2022
STEM Fest will be taking place on various parts of NIU campus.

STEM Fest to be held Saturday on campus

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
October 14, 2022
A photo of a bat that was drawn for an Inktober prompt.

Inktober, a month long experience

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
October 11, 2022
Marathon gas station located at 125 N Annie Glidden Road. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Weekly Gas Update: Oct. 10

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
October 10, 2022
Inktober has daily art prompts for the month of October.

Inktober: Daily art prompts for October

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
October 1, 2022
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