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Ethan Quirk

Ethan Quirk, Former Lifestyle Writer

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Five chorus singers perform in front of the audience. The NIU Chamber Choir, NIU University Chorus and NIU Concert Choir performed pieces from different time periods and places. (Ethan Quirk | Northern Star)

Choral concert sings last hurrah of semester

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
April 28, 2025
A line of books rest on a shelf in the Staff Lounge. "Empowering Minds of All Kinds" highlighted different aspects of neurodiversity and invited the community to share their perspectives. (Ethan Quirk | Northern Star)

‘Empowering Minds of All Kinds’ event explores neurodiverse perspectives

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
April 25, 2025
Wilson Fisk overlooks New York City whilst the light from a nearby building ominously shines over him. The season finale of "Daredevil: Born Again" gives a feeling of rebellion and leaves the events of Season 2 open for interpretation. (Marvel Entertainment under Fair Use)

Season finale of ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ paves path to next season

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
April 22, 2025
Daredevil shouts towards the sky. Episodes 8 and 9 of "Daredevil: Born Again" raise tensions higher than ever as hidden agendas and secrets are revealed. (Marvel Entertainment under Fair Use)

‘Daredevil’s’ penultimate episodes let the violence increase

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
April 19, 2025
A group of students perform in the Student Showcase Talent Show. The first annual talent show saw several groups show off their skills on-stage in the Huskie Den. (Ethan Quirk | Northern Star

Student talent featured in inaugural student showcase

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
April 18, 2025
Amelia ominously lurks behind an open door. The actors from "M3GAN" will return for "M3GAN 2.0" releasing June 27. (Universal Pictures under Fair Use)

M3GAN returns, reprogrammed for sequel

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
April 8, 2025
Families explore the lower level of Founders Memorial Library and the activities at Earth Fest. Earth Fest offered a variety of activities from demonstrations to tours to panels with professionals. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Earth Fest encourages environmental protection

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
April 7, 2025
Daredevil shoots a piece of his baton at the villain "Muse." Episodes three through six introduce more action and familiar characters such as Punisher and White Tiger. (Marvel Entertainment under Fair Use)

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ introduces old friends and new enemies

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
April 2, 2025
A photo of the Newman Catholic Student Center of DeKalb sits at 512 Normal Rd. From March 5 to April 17 Christians all over the world observe the 40-day period of Lent. (Ethan Quirk | Northern Star)

Lent paves the path to Easter

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
March 31, 2025
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)

CAB Drag Show serves fierceness to NIU

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
March 21, 2025
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

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
March 17, 2025
The character Orson Krennic stares at the Death Star as it is being built. Season 2 of "Andor" will feature new and returning faces as well as much more action. (Disney under Fair Use)

‘Andor’ Season 2 sets plan of revolution into motion

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
March 3, 2025
A poster for "Prowess" hangs on a wall. The School of Theatre and Dance performs this story which shows how people respond to violence. (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)

‘Prowess’ shows the fine line between hero and vigilante

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
March 3, 2025
Henry Harris and Jack Sundstrom perform in the Symposium Concert. The NIU School of Music performed several classical songs written by famous composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky. (Ethan Quirk | Northern Star)

Symposium concert presents classic pieces for modern ears

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
February 26, 2025
Spider-Man shoots a web strand from his left web shooter. Episodes 9 and 10 of "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" left many questions for Season 2. (Marvel Entertainment under Fair Use)

‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ spins its next chapter

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
February 24, 2025
Spider-Man and Daredevil fight on top of a helicopter under the light of the moon. "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" features several character developments and easter eggs to Marvel comics. (Marvel Entertainment under Fair Use)

‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ continues to impress

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
February 19, 2025
A poster for "Holler River" hangs on a wall in the Holmes Student Center. The NIU School of Theatre and Dance will be performing for the second time this semester this weekend. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

‘Holler River’ a dark, heart wrenching homecoming

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
February 18, 2025
The Fantastic Four stand in front of their iconic logo in their superhero uniforms. Marvel Entertainment released a teaser trailer revealing the release date for the movie "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" to be July 25. (Marvel Entertainment under Fair Use)

The Fantastic Four prepare for liftoff to MCU

By Ethan Quirk
February 9, 2025
Spider-Man swings in front of a car to prevent it from hitting a bus. "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" was released Jan. 29 and showcases the early days of Spider-Man's career as a superhero. (Marvel Entertainment under Fair Use)

‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ swings high

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
February 4, 2025
Students converse among themselves after the Hasty Measures Concert’s conclusion. Hasty Measures was a music event held by the Composition Club which gave composers 24 hours to compose a piece before assigning those pieces to performers to learn in 24 hours. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Hasty Measures concert challenges musicians

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
February 3, 2025
A red snake slithers next to the year "2025." This Lunar New Year is the year of the Snake, symbolizing letting go of the past and looking toward the future. (GettyImages)

Slither into the Lunar New Year

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
January 30, 2025
A pair of chopsticks pick up Lo mein noodles. The Asian American Resource Center held a noodle kitchen night Monday to celebrate the Chinese New Year. (Getty Images)

Culture told through cuisine in ‘Noodle Night’

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
January 27, 2025
Matt Murdock (Daredevil) and Wilson Fisk (Kingpin) sit in a diner in New York City. "Daredevil: Born Again" will stream on Disney+ on March 4 and will start from where the third season of the Netflix "Daredevil" series left off. (Marvel Entertainment under Fair Use)

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ continues the Netflix series’ legacy

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
January 20, 2025
A student sits in front of their desk preparing to start their work. These are a few tips students can use to prepare for the next semester. (GettyImages under Fair Use)

Tackling the spring semester

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
January 13, 2025
Spider-Man swings next to a moving New York train and waves at the passengers. A new Spider-Man series will be released on Jan. 29 on Disney+ and will showcase the early days of Peter Parker's career as Spider-Man. (MARVEL Entertainment under Fair Use)

Look out, here comes a brand-new Spider-man

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
January 13, 2025
Temple Grandin speaks to the an audience in the Holmes Student Center. Grandin visited NIU for the Great Minds Are Not All the Same event. (Nia Jackson | Northern Star)

Temple Grandin advocates for the neurodiverse at NIU

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
November 25, 2024
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