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Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer

Jonathan Shelby is currently a junior with a major in journalism. He loves to think about and write stories whether they are fictional or factual. Jonathan enjoys reading books, listening to different types of music, and mindlessly scrolling through YouTube. 

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The sign of the NIU Center for Black Studies sits outside the building in the snow. The Center for Black Studies will hold a celebration for Kwanzaa before the end of the semester. (Northern Star File Photo)

Center for Black Studies to hold pre-Kwanzaa celebration

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
November 29, 2023
A selection of baked goods lay in rows next to each other. Lifestyle writer Jonathan Shelby gives readers three fall-themed baking recipes to try at home. (Getty Images)

Easy fall desserts for college students

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
November 29, 2023
A display shows four jars of food sitting next to each other. This is a small section of the “Good Food” exhibit that shows the perseveration process of food and instructions on how to preserve your own food. (Sasha Norman | Northern Star)

Good Food exhibit serves up resources

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
November 28, 2023
A statue of Luigi and Daisy stand on top a fountain. Mario Kart 8s new DLC recently got its last update. (Courtesy of YouTube)

A heartwarming end to Mario Kart 8

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
November 26, 2023
A group of people dance on a hardwood floor with red and green lights. Dance Dimension is set to hold its third annual Tinsel an Tutu event in December. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

Dance Dimension to hold third annual Tinsel an’ Tutu

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
November 15, 2023
Mario, Luigi and friends playfully pose in the title art for Super Mario Bros. Wonder game. The Nintendo Switch game includes new character powers while maintaining past game elements. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Mario Wonder uses wackiness to its advantage

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
November 14, 2023
The south side of the Holmes Student Center on a foggy day. The Holmes Student Center hosted the first generation movie on Tuesday in the Capital Room. (Northern Star File Photo)

De-stress with movie night

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
November 8, 2023
An assortment of fresh food sits on a table. The DeKalb County Community Gardens recently announced its schedule for December. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

DeKalb County Community Gardens announces December schedule

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
November 8, 2023
Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren kneels, facing a Mandalorian helmet in Ahsoka. Season 1 of the series can be streamed on Disney+. (Courtesy of YouTube)

‘Ahsoka’ provides some critical answers

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
November 7, 2023
The title art for the game Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 depicts a gold ball with two red stars inside white lettering. The game recently got an update that includes a new battle mode and tournament. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Unique addition to Xenoverse 2

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
November 5, 2023
A person holds a yellow highlighter over an agenda covered in colorful sticky notes. Now that were halfway through the semester, developing efficient study techniques is crucial. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

Mid-school-year study tips

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
October 30, 2023
Peter Parkers Spider-Man looks over New York City during sunrise in the game Marvels Spider-Man 2. The PS5 console game features two playable Spider-Mans that contain new abilities. (Courtesy of YouTube)

A love letter to Spider-Man fans

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
October 26, 2023
Little girl in witch costume has fun outdoors on Halloween trick or treat. The Illinois Department of Public Health reminds trick-or-treaters to be aware of potential dangers this Halloween. (Getty Images)

Illinois Department of Public Health’s tips for trick-or-treaters

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
October 25, 2023
The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen. Lifestyle writer Jonathan Shelby gives his picks for what hes watching this weekend. (Northern Star File Photo)

Nostalgic 2000s shows, film to watch this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
October 18, 2023
Characters from the mobile game Yu-Gi-Oh! pose behind text that says Duel Links. The game new update improves some of the game’s bugs and adds a new game mode. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Rush duels offers something new for Yu-Gi-Oh!

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
October 17, 2023
The DeKalb Public Library sign is lit up at night. The Library will be hosting its annual fall book sale from Oct. 20 to Oct. 22. (Northern Star File Photo)

DeKalb Public Library to host fall book sale

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
October 11, 2023
The entrance for NIU’s Esports gaming arena that held the recent Retro Smash Bros tournament on Tuesday in Altgeld Hall, Room 100. Retro Smash Bros night was hosted as a part of the 116th Homecoming week. (Ariyonna McGahee | Northern Star)

‘Smash from the past’ revives retro games

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
October 11, 2023
A screenshot from Sonic Frontiers: The Final Horizon, which depicts Sonic and friends facing an enemy. The new storyline contains new characters and has improved the storys boss fights. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Sonic DLC looks promising, franchise savior

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
October 9, 2023
A row of Halloween costumes displayed at Spirit Halloween. The Illinois Department of Public Health reminds trick-or-treaters to be aware of potential dangers this Halloween. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Costume ideas for Halloween enthusiasts

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
October 5, 2023
The DeKalb Public Library sits under a cloudy sky located in downtown DeKalb. Jazz In Progress will visit the library on Oct. 14. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Join Jazz In Progress for late night jazz.

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
October 4, 2023
The band Earth, Wind & Fire accepts their induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2010. The band has rose to fame in the 70s and is still making music and performing around the world. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

The ever-lasting beauty of Earth, Wind & Fire

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
October 2, 2023
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