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Ryan Day

Ryan Day, Social Media Editor

Ryan Day is a junior communications major emphasizing in media as well as a marketing minor. He joined the Northern Star in fall 2024 and hopes to pursue a career in social media management and content production post-graduation.

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The faces of Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day, Assistant Lifestyle Editor and Photo Editor Ethan Rodriguez sit next to the "StarNotes" logo. Ryan Day, Kahlil Kambui and Ethan Rodriguez discuss several films set to be released over the summer. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Video] StarNotes: Summer films you need to see

By Jonathan Shelby and Ryan Day
May 1, 2025

[Video] The Northern Star opens 25-year old time capsule

By Ryan Day, Social Media Editor
April 28, 2025
Members of NIU’s Furry Club hold up the signature “husky” hand symbol while posing for a group photo. The club co-hosted the annual “Tri-Tails” inter-collegiate gathering for the first time since becoming an official club, celebrating aspects of the furry fandom with other Illinois universities. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

NIU’s Furry Club celebrates fandom by co-hosting intercollegiate gathering

By Ryan Day, Social Media Editor
April 21, 2025
The faces of Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Opinion Columnist Nia Jackson sit to the left of the StarNotes logo. "A Minecraft Movie" shook theaters in the U.S. with the Chicken Jockey trend. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Video] StarNotes: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is much, much worse than we thought

By Jonathan Shelby and Ryan Day
April 17, 2025
The faces of Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Photo Editor Ethan Rodriguez sit next to the StarNotes logo. Video games are beloved in the entertainment industry and make for easy adaptations. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

StarNotes: Video game films, faithful adaptations or low hanging fruit

By Ryan Day and Jonathan Shelby
April 10, 2025
Various gift cards hang taped on a wooden pillar with a mounted rhino head. These items, and more, are prizes for the Northern Star's annual treasure hunt. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Photo] Northern Star Treasure Hunt reveals final clue

By Northern Star Staff
March 30, 2025
Assistant Editor Ryan Day and Opinion Columnist Nia Jackson discuss their thoughts on the Looney Tunes film "The Day the Earth Blew Up." The film was released March 14 and currently sits at 88% on Rotten Tomatoes. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

StarNotes: “The Day the World Blew Up,” an interesting blend of modern, classic elements

By Ryan Day and Jonathan Shelby
April 3, 2025
Elementary education sophomore Alison Mo poses for a cartoonish portrait. The Y2K event was held in Holmes Student Center as a homage to the year 2000 with items, activities and trivia based on the decade. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Photo] CAB’s Y2K event rewinds to 2000

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor
March 28, 2025
A plaque indicates where the Northern Star's time capsule is located. Sealed in April 2000, the time capsule will be opened on April 16. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Photo] Northern Star to open 25-year-old time capsule

By Brynn Krug, Managing Editor
March 27, 2025
Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Kahlil Kambui, Opinion Columnist Nia Jackson and Opinion Editor Emily Beebe discuss their thoughts and disappointment on the live-action Snow White Movie. The live-action film received a 42% score on Rotten Tomatoes and was heavily criticized for its lackluster CGI. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

StarNotes: The live-action Snow White falls flat

By Ryan Day and Jonathan Shelby
March 27, 2025
A huskie plays with a ball of yarn. Fiber Arts is a new club that specializes in a wide variety of skills such as sewing, crochet, knitting, embroidery and more. (Courtesy of Vincent Bratcher)

[Video] Weave your way into NIU’s Fiber Arts club

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor
March 25, 2025
Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This weekend features events such as a children's play and a performance by the Kishwaukee Concert Band. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Photo] Children’s balls, Fantastical Blooms this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor
March 7, 2025
The faces of Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Opinion Editor Emily Beebe hang next to the StarNotes logo. The third installment in the "Paddington" film series, "Paddington in Peru" released Feb. 14 and is a solid family film choice. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Video] StarNotes: ‘Paddington’ an underrated family film

By Ryan Day and Jonathan Shelby
March 6, 2025
Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo. In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events happening on campus this weekend. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Photo] Black Heritage, ‘Prowess’ this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor
February 28, 2025
The faces of Assistant Lifestyle Editor Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Photo Editor Ethan Rodriguez sit next to the StarNotes logo. Marvel's "Captain America: Brave New World" released Feb. 14 and has received mixed reviews. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Photo] ‘StarNotes:’ Marvel’s latest movie misses its mark

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor
February 27, 2025
Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This Weekend Writeup contains events such as the "Rocky Horror Picture Show," "Self-Care Fair" and more. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Photo] ‘Rocky Horror,’ self-care this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor
February 21, 2025
Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This Weekend Writeup features events such as the School of Theatre and Dance's newest production and a virtual reality event. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Photo] ‘Holler River,’ virtual reality this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor
February 13, 2025
Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Kahlil Kambui and Videographer Alexis Williams discuss their thoughts and reactions to "Heart Eyes." "Heart Eyes" is a slasher horror that takes place on Valentine's Day. (Ryan Day | Assistant Video Editor)

[Photo] StarNotes: Lovely horror to celebrate Valentine’s Day

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor
February 12, 2025
Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo with the Holmes Student Center in the background. This Weekend Writeup features events such as a sweet stroll through downtown DeKalb and 3D printing spaceships. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Photo] Sweet strolls, 3D spaceships this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor
February 6, 2025
The faces of Ryan Day, Nia Jackson and Kahlil Kambui hang next to the StarNotes logo. "Dogman" was released last Friday and is based off of the series by Dav Pilkey. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Photo] StarNotes: ‘Dog Man’ Dreamworks’ next success

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor
February 5, 2025
Jonathan Shelby stands with his arm raised behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This Weekend Writeup features events such as the Hasty Measures concert and the Polarpalooza winter festival. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Photo] Hasty concerts, winter celebrations this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor
January 31, 2025
The faces of Ryan Day, Emily Beebe, Nia Jackson and Kahlil Kambui are placed next to the StarNotes logo. In this episode, they discuss their thoughts on the "Mufasa" movie and the "Lion King" franchise. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Photo] StarNotes: ‘Mufasa,’ an odd addition to ‘Lion King’ franchise

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor
January 28, 2025
Jonathan Shelby stands in front of the camera as snow falls. This Weekend Writeup features events such as CAB's "Glow at Holmes" and "The Big Sing." (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Photo] Local concerts, glow activities this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor
January 24, 2025
The faces of Ryan Day, Austin Lamb and Kahlil Kambui are placed next to the StarNotes logo. In this episode, they discuss what happened in Season 2 of the Netflix series, "Squid Game." (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Photo] StarNotes: Breaking down ‘Squid Game’ Season 2

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor
January 23, 2025
Lifestyle Editor Jonathan Shelby stands in front of the camera with his arms open. This Weekend Writeup features campfire events and art gallery debuts. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Photo] Ghastly tours and campfire events

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor
January 17, 2025
Ryan Day, Ethan Rodriguez and Jonathan Shelby share their thoughts on the "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" movie. "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" was released last month and was faithful to the franchise. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Photo] StarNotes: the good and bad of the ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ movie

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor
January 15, 2025
Passengers board the festive themed Metra Train Number 500. Metra Number 500 is an EMD SD70MAC that was purchased in 2019 and debuted in 2022. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

Gallery: The Star over Winter Break

By Sarah Rose and Ryan Day
January 13, 2025
A group of fursuiters at Midwest FurFest wait outside an area that is labelled by a hanging sign that says “Art Show”. NIU’s furry club is focused on the furry subculture which, at its core, is an art-centric community. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Photo] Feature: NIU Furry Club

By Mariestrella Corral, Assistant News Editor
December 9, 2024
Lights from police cars, fire trucks and ambulances reflect off of the University Plaza apartments, located at 900 Crane Drive on Monday night. Fire trucks, police and ambulances responded to a call about a fire late Monday night at University Plaza. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Photo] Fire occurred at University Plaza late Monday evening

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor
November 19, 2024
A husky walks alongside the Barsema Alumni and Visitor’s Center. As the general elections is still underway, it is a reminder that it is still not too late for students to vote. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

Election Day in DeKalb: Afternoon scene

By Ryan Day, Social Media Editor
November 5, 2024
A vehicle is seen in front of the Westminster church with “vote here” signage taped to the side of it. With today being the presidential election, residents are finding resourceful ways to get others to vote. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

Election Day in DeKalb: Morning scene

By Ryan Day, Social Media Editor
November 5, 2024
Student protesters hold Palestinian flags and signs during the rally held on Monday at MLK Commons. Students for Justice in Palestine hosted the event in honor of the one year anniversary of the conflict in Gaza. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

[Photo] Student protesters rally on one year anniversary date of Israel-Gaza conflict

By Emily Beebe and Austin Lamb
October 7, 2024
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