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Sarah Rose

Sarah Rose, Managing Editor

Sarah Rose is majoring in English and double minoring in political science and economics. Sarah enjoys thrifting, reading, and listening to music on vinyl.

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Various papers and folders rest on a table. The Northern Star opened its 25-year-old time capsule Wednesday in front of students, DeKalb residents and NIU alumni. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Northern Star opens 25-year-old time capsule, seals new one

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
April 16, 2025
The trend logo sits in front of a purple background. Episode 35 of “The Trend” discusses Coachella 2025. (Northern Star Graphic)

Coachella returns, falls off | ‘The Trend’ Episode 35

By Brynn Krug and Sarah Rose
April 15, 2025
The trend logo sits in front of a purple background. Episode 34 of "The Trend" discusses the movie news announced at CinemaCon. (Northern Star Graphic)

‘White Lotus’ finale sad, unsurprising | ‘The Trend’ Episode 34

By Brynn Krug and Sarah Rose
April 8, 2025
"The Trend" logo sits in front of a purple background. Episode 33 of this pop-culture podcast discusses the upcoming season of "The Summer I Turned Pretty." (Northern Star Graphic)

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ hypes up wrong love interest | ‘The Trend’ Episode 33

By Brynn Krug and Sarah Rose
April 2, 2025

‘Shrek 5’ fails its modernization | ‘The Trend’ Episode 30

By Brynn Krug and Sarah Rose
March 4, 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 santa figurine sits in the middle of seven books. The month-long winter break is the perfect time to find new book series to read. (Sarah Rose | Northern Star)

Book series to snuggle up with

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
December 1, 2024
Books and Halloween decorations sit on a shelf. To get in the mood for Halloween, read some spooky books. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Books to fall into this season

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
October 21, 2024
Five books sit stacked atop one another next to a plant. Managing Editor Sarah Rose credits literature and storytelling for turning her into the person she is today. (Sarah Rose | Northern Star)

Open a book, escape a little

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
October 1, 2024
Cheese stretches out of a calzone from D.P. Dough that is cut in half. D.P. Dough reopened July 28 after closing on June 25. (Northern Star File Photo)

D.P. Dough reopens after June 25 closing

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
August 26, 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 Middleton's 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
Olivia Rodrigo stands on stage in a silver outfit during her March 12 performance in St. Louis. Rodrigo has released five new songs on Friday. (Gabby Crabtree | Northern Star)

Olivia Rodrigo spills 5 new ‘GUTS’ songs

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
March 24, 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 Usher's 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
Usher dances in a black and blue outfit during his Super Bowl halftime performance. Usher brought out several musical guests during his show. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Usher rocks Las Vegas stage at halftime show

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
February 11, 2024
A board sits outside NIU’s Recreation Center locker rooms stating they are closed for remodel. The Recreation Center locker rooms are receiving $1.37 million renovation. (Sarah Rose | Northern Star)

[Photo] Student Recreation Center gets revamped

By Brandon Clark, News Reporter
January 28, 2024
A stack of four romance and fantasy books sit on a table with lights in the background. Many books are coming out next year, including books similar to the books stacked here. (Anna Scanlan | Northern Star)

Books to look out for this year

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
January 18, 2024
Timothée Chalamet stands in the center of several open umbrellas. “Wonka” releases in theaters on Dec. 15. (Jaap Buittendijk/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

Timothée’s ‘Wonka,’ end of the world comes Dec. 15

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
December 7, 2023
A group of dancers sit together with their hands on their shoulders. NIU's School of Theatre and Dance will perform its 2023 Fall Dance Concert from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3. (Sasha Norman | Northern Star)

2023 Fall Dance Concert expresses authentic stories

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
December 1, 2023
A red bow holding a letter rests in front of 10 people's faces. "Love Actually" is returning to theaters on Dec. 8. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Love films, TV show out next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
November 30, 2023
Cover for '2 girls with a mic' Podcast (Graphic by Joey Trella | Northern Star)

‘2 girls with a mic’: Black Friday shopping, concert safety, and Fortnite

By Joey Trella, Sarah Rose, Alex Crowe, and Anna Scanlan
November 28, 2023
Six books stacked on top of each other sit on a black table. An interest in dystopian books may be reemerging since the new Hunger Games film was released. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Dystopian book recommendations for ‘Hunger Games’ fans

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
November 27, 2023
Cover for '2 girls with a mic' Podcast (Graphic by Joey Trella | Northern Star)

‘2 girls with a mic’: Thanksgiving chaos

By Joey Trella, Sarah Rose, Michael Mollsen, and Anna Scanlan
November 20, 2023
A golden bird and snake sit behind "The Hunger Games" title. The new Hunger Games film is out in theaters and is based on the book of the same name by Suzanne Collins. (Courtesy of YouTube)

‘Hunger Games’ prequel, the corruption of Snow

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
November 20, 2023
Eighteen individuals in red hoods sit at multicolored gaming desks. "Squid Game: The Challenge" is a reality series based on "Squid Games" and will release on Netflix Nov. 22. (Courtesy of YouTube)

‘Wish,’ Squid games to grace screens next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
November 16, 2023
Cover for '2 girls with a mic' Podcast (Graphic by Joey Trella | Northern Star)

‘2 girls with a mic’: Sexiest Man Alive, ‘Avatar,’ the Grammy Awards

By Joey Trella, Sarah Rose, Emily Beebe, and Anna Scanlan
November 14, 2023
Tom Blyth (left) and Rachel Zegler pose in London for the world premiere of "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes." The film releases in theaters on Nov. 17. (Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Dolly, dystopian, evil media returns next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
November 9, 2023
Marvel character Carol Danvers stands, looking confused in a bedroom. "The Marvels" is the next film apart of the MCU which will be releasing on Nov. 10. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Marvel at films, album next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
November 2, 2023
Jacob Elordi as Elvis (left) and Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla face each other and clasp hands in a scene from "Priscilla." The A24 film releases in theaters on Nov. 3. (Sabrina Lantos/A24 via AP)

Priscilla Presley, true crime comes to big screens

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
October 26, 2023
A person dresses as Freddy Fazbear from the game Five Nights at Freddy's during New York Comic Con. The game's movie adaptation of the same name releases in theaters Oct. 27. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Taylor Swift album, game adaptation film release next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
October 19, 2023
Cover for '2 girls with a mic' Podcast (Graphic by Joey Trella | Northern Star)

‘2 girls with a mic’: ‘Loki’ Season 2, Will and Jada Smith’s shocking separation and Halloween

By Joey Trella, Sarah Rose, Anna Scanlan, and Zachary Bertram
October 17, 2023
A woman leans over a naked body in an alleyway in a scene from the trailer for "Bodies." The series is a thrilling, Netflix crime drama and will be released Oct. 20. (YouTube)

A mystery film, show coming out next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
October 12, 2023
Cover for '2 girls with a mic' Podcast (Graphic by Joey Trella | Northern Star)

‘2 girls with a mic’: Fall fashion and songs, Drake’s new album and our favorite TikTok trends

By Joey Trella, Sarah Rose, Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, and Anna Scanlan
October 10, 2023
A screen still from the trailer for the film "Dark Harvest" depicts graffiti on a building warning those who walk by that 'Sawtooth is coming.' The film releases on Roku on Oct. 13 and tells a haunting story of a cursed midwestern town. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Films for the superstitious, Taylor Swift lovers

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
October 5, 2023
Digital Managing Editor Joey Trella and Lifestyle Editor Sarah Rose sit down with Sports Editor Ethan Gonzales in the Northern Star podcast room. The second episode of "2 girls with a mic" talks about the dystopian era coming back to our screens, a new TikTok trend, Lil Tay, and Usher. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

‘2 girls with a mic’: The dystopian era is coming back, a new TikTok trend, Lil Tay, and Usher

By Joey Trella, Sarah Rose, Ethan Gonzales, and Anna Scanlan
October 3, 2023
A movie poster for the film "Saw X" depicts a person screaming while having tubes over their eyes. “Saw X" is now out in theaters and continues the franchise with more torture traps and thrilling plot-twists. (Photo: Business Wire)

‘Saw X,’ the epitome of human torture

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
October 3, 2023
Actor Tom Hiddleston speaks on the Comic Con stage in San Diego in 2019 as part of the Marvel Studios panel. Hiddleston's show "Loki" has a new season premiering on Oct. 5 on Disney+. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Prepare for demonic horror, Marvel show next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
September 28, 2023
One of the pages titled 'love lasts' from author Tatianna Salisbury's book "words my heart needed to hear" being flipped. Salisbury has several dates in the DeKalb and Rockford area in October where she will be promoting her debut poetry collection. (Courtesy of Tatianna Salisbury)

NIU alum showcases book, poetry events

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
September 27, 2023
Digital Managing Editor Joey Trella and Lifestyle Editor Sarah Rose laugh with a microphone between them. Trella and Rose host a new podcast together called "2 girls with a mic." (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

‘2 girls with a mic’: Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and the Roman Empire

By Joey Trella, Sarah Rose, Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, and Anna Scanlan
September 26, 2023
Proton Tattoo, a tattoo shop for customers in downtown DeKalb, 125 S. Fourth St., sits on a cloudy day. Proton is celebrating 20 years in DeKalb on Oct. 15 with a free party open to the public. (Ryanne Sandifer | Northern Star)

DeKalb’s first tattoo shop celebrates colorful history

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
September 24, 2023
Matt Lang (left) and Tyler Joe Miller perform during the Canadian Country Music Awards in Hamilton, Ontario. The People's Choice Country Music Awards will take place on Sept. 28 and will celebrate everything country. (Nick Iwanyshyn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Anticipate music, a movie and honor country next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
September 21, 2023
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five perform during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12. Several hip-hop artists joined together to give a standout performance that honored 50 years of hip-hop. (Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

2023 VMAs: A throwback concert

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
September 17, 2023
The Hopkins Park Bandshell sits unattended on a cloudy day. On Sept. 23 The Burning Cicada Music Festival will be hosted at Hopkins Park. (Northern Star File Photo)

Join DeKalb for free music festival

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
September 14, 2023
Drake attends the 2019 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. Drake's new album "For All the Dogs" comes out Sept. 22 on all music streaming platforms. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Music from Drake, meet-cute film to release next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
September 14, 2023
Seven books sit on top of each other with their spines facing away. Autumn is the perfect time of the year to read books that echo the chilly, colorful season. (Sarah Rose | Northern Star)

Novels that emulate the mellow change of fall

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
September 12, 2023
A view of one of the dormitory floors in Neptune East. Knowing how to be a respectful dorm neighbor is important if you’re living on campus. (Sarah Rose | Northern Star)

Let’s be respectful to our dorm neighbors

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
September 12, 2023
Cover image for singer-songwriter Mitski's new album "The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We." This album will be her seventh studio album and will release on Sept. 15. (Dead Oceans via AP)

Zombie wasteland, beloved detective return next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
September 7, 2023
An inflatable bear kite and other kites fly above DeKalb High School. DeKalb's annual Kite Fest will take place on Sept. 10 and is free to attend. (Courtesy of John Shea Jr.)

DeKalb art, entertainment to look out for

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
September 7, 2023
Olivia Rodrigo in the summer of 2021 visiting the White House. The actress and singer releases her second album "Guts" on Sept. 8. (Wikimedia Commons)

Comical movies, new album release next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
August 31, 2023
Nicole Wallace and Gabriel Guevera star in Amazon Prime's summer movie release "Culpa Mia." The film is perfect for anyone who enjoys thrilling, romance-driven plots. (Amazon Prime Video)

The incest romance genre takes on new twist with ‘Culpa Mia’

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
August 31, 2023
A view of downtown DeKalb's shops and restaurants. DeKalb contains a rich history for students to get involved in. (Northern Star File Photo)

Familiarize yourself with DeKalb culture

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
August 30, 2023
The season two poster for "The Summer I Turned Pretty" which aired from July 14 to Aug. 18. The series features a love triangle and explores what it means to grieve a loved one. (Amazon Prime Video)

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ season 2 endorses toxic relationships

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
August 30, 2023
A "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" poster at a bus stop in China. The animated film released in theaters in May. (Wikimedia Commons)

Here’s what you missed in theaters this summer

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
August 27, 2023
A pile of papers stacked ontop of each other. When professors hand out syllabi, make sure to read them thoroughly. (Northern Star File Photo)

How to reference a syllabus

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
August 27, 2023
NIU alum Tatianna Salisbury's debut book is held surrounded by red flowers. Salisbury's debut poetry collection can be purchased from Amazon, Walmart or Barnes & Noble. (Courtesy of Tatianna Salisbury)

‘words my heart needed to hear’ explores vulnerability, love

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
August 27, 2023
The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

Consider these binge-worthy shows during summer

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
May 7, 2023
The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

Fantasy, adventure series to binge

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
May 4, 2023
A comic book festival lettering vector celebrating Free Comic Book day. The DeKalb Public Library will be hosting an event this Saturday in honor of this celebration.

This Saturday offers free comic books, rock concert

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
May 2, 2023
Tessa Majors lays against a colorful rug on the floor. Majors' album "The Voice Memos" released on April 21. (Richlynn Group)

‘The Voice Memos’ enfolds listeners in solemn embrace

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
May 2, 2023
A woman looks at a to-do list with suitcases, binoculars and a pair of sunglasses in the background. Before your summer travels arrive, create a list of all the essential travel items you need to pack.

Essential travel items to pack

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
April 30, 2023
People wait in the O’Connell Theater in NIU’s Stevens building for The Spring Dance Concert. The concert concluded NIU’s School of Theater and Dance’s 2022-23 production lineup. (Sarah Rose | Northern Star)

NIU’s spring dance concert exhibits the mundane experience

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
April 30, 2023
A cosplayer dressed as the character 'No Face' from the Studio Ghibli film 'Spirited Away' at the Yorkshire Cosplay Convention at Sheffield Arena. 'No Face' is a character from "Spirited Away: Live on Stage" which is now showing in select theaters.

‘Spirited Away: Live on Stage’ makes theatrical debut

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
April 25, 2023
Lincoln Highway in downtown DeKalb is inactive Monday during rush hour.

DeKalb weekend scene, entertain in a play, business shindig

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
April 25, 2023
A stack of books sitting outside. As the spring season arrives, consider adding some books to your reading list. (Sarah Rose | Northern Star)

Books that feel like a spring adventure

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
April 19, 2023
NIU’s Office of Prevention Education and Outreach within the Division of Academic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will hold a walk a mile event for domestic violence victims. The walk begins at the NIU Convocation Center. (Northern Star File Photo)

Stay on campus and enjoy NIU activities

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
April 19, 2023
Word poetry made with block wooden letters next to a pile of other letters over the wooden board surface composition. April is national poetry month. (Getty Images)

National Poetry Month, what’s in it for you

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
April 18, 2023
Big Love is a play performed by NIU's School of Theater and Dance. (Sarah Rose | Northern Star)

‘Big Love’ showcases a harrowing representation of marriage

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
April 16, 2023
Students await in the Carl Sandburg auditorium for night two of the Reality Bytes Film Festival. The film festival is an annual event at NIU. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Second night highlights of Reality Bytes

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
April 13, 2023
A stack of banned and LGBTQ+ themed books sit atop each other. Books such as these were discussed in a lecture about LGBTQ+ inclusion in curriculum. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Lecture: Our curriculum needs queer literature

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
April 12, 2023
Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center under the mid-afternoon sky, located at 921 W Lincoln Hwy, in DeKalb. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Dancing, books and a play are on the roster this Saturday

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
April 11, 2023
Prairie Park Arboretum Saturday morning a great for picnic tables, Disc Golf and the perfect walking tail. ( Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Trail off campus this spring

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
April 10, 2023
Entrants of the 2019 Karoshi Con cosplay contest stand on stage together in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium in the Holmes Student Center. This weeks DeKalb Day Planner includes the NIU Anime Association's Karoshi Con, which will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday. (Photo courtesy of the NIU Anime Association)

Appreciate the arts this Saturday

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
April 4, 2023
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew during the March 23 Congress hearing on TikTok's safety for children. TikTok is facing bans across the country such as a recent ban in Utah.

TikTok CEO’s heated debate with Congress

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
April 4, 2023
The Stevens Building hosted a grand reopening Oct. 12, but not all of the building’s facilities received the necessary repairs. 

Delight in a play or party this Saturday

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
March 29, 2023
Angélica Maria Aguilera posed in a multi-colored dress in front of a curved brick wall.

Angélica Maria Aguilera shares her music process, love for poetry

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
March 28, 2023
An alternative cover of Lana Del Rey's new album "Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd" containing a photo of Del Rey with her thumb in her mouth. The album is a turning point, hitting new emotional depth in a more quiet, quaint style.

Lana Del Rey’s new album is her most personal one yet

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
March 28, 2023
Angélica Maria Aguilera talking with Caleb Johnson, a junior Anthropology major during her presentation. Maria is a singer and poet who presented at NIU on Wednesday.

Angélica Maria Aguilera reclaims her identity through poetry and song

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
March 24, 2023
A screenshot of the "Shadow and Bone" page on Netflix. The show's second season came out Thursday.

New season of ‘Shadow and Bone’ honors the books

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
March 22, 2023
The Egyptian Theatre is located downtown DeKalb at 135 N. 2nd Street.

Plan for a drag show and musical performance Saturday

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
March 21, 2023
Academy Award winners Ke Huy Quan (left), Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Fraser and Jamie Lee Curtis pose after winning. While Quan and Yeoh were the consensus picks, viewers were unhappy with Curtis' win.

The Academy once again disappoints

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
March 20, 2023
The corner of Lucinda Avenue and Normal Road during light snow. Until 7 a.m. Friday, DeKalb County is under a Weather Advisory. (Bridgette Fox | Northern Star)

Thaw-dropping weather to hit DeKalb

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
March 9, 2023
A young woman sitting and reading on a bench in front of a pond. The bench is in the park next to the Engineering Building, one of the best outside study spots at NIU.

The great outdoors can be pretty great

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
March 9, 2023
Howl and Sophie from the film "Howl's Moving Castle" flying over a village. Studio Ghiblie's 2004 release "Howl's Moving Castle" is one of the five films featured on this list of the top five Studio Ghibli films © 2004 Studio Ghibli - NDDMT

Narrowing down the top 5 Studio Ghibli films

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
March 6, 2023
The Ellwood Mansion on a sunny March day. The estate is home to guided tours, including an upcoming tour Saturday.

Concerts, plays and a Tudor-style house tour Saturday

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
March 2, 2023
The TikTok logo on a phone screen with other apps around it.

TikTok’s potential U.S. ban: What we know

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
February 28, 2023
The stage covered in rocking chairs and side tables set up for "in a word."

‘in a word’ blends heartfelt comedy with tragedy

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
February 28, 2023
Actors Michael Douglas, Kathryn Newton, Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Jonathan Majors and Director Peyton Reed at the Britain red-carpet release of "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania."

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ falls deep into a universe unknown

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
February 27, 2023
Pedro Pascal star of "The Mandalorian" on the red carpet premiere of season 3 of the show.

See a horror film, witness the peak of the rock-and-roll era next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
February 23, 2023
The Studio Ghibli logo in English and Japanese over a blue background.

How to prepare for Studio Ghibli’s new summer release

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
February 22, 2023
The "Lockwood & Co." page with a description on the Netflix website.

‘Lockwood & Co.’ delivers a fantastical story of a world plagued by ghosts

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
February 21, 2023
A young woman with a cu of coffee watering plants in front of a window in her dorm room.

Plants that can survive the dorm life

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
February 20, 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)

Pirates, a drag show, art games and sports this Saturday

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
February 15, 2023
Directors Peter Ramsey and Bob Persichetti, Actors Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson and Hailee Steinfeld and Producers Christopher Miller and Phil Lord at San Diego Comic Con.

A film collection to celebrate Black joy and love

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
February 15, 2023
A stack of books on a wooden table in front of many shelves full of books.

Books by Black authors to read during Black History Month

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
February 14, 2023
Rihanna in her red outfit shining bright under the spotlights at the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Super Bowl halftime had Rihanna shining bright like a diamond

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
February 14, 2023
"Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" star Paul Rudd at the film's premiere event.

Return to the Marvel universe, enter a futuristic world next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
February 9, 2023
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