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Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator

Tamya Burch (she/her) is currently a lifestyle writer for the Northern Star. Tamya is a senior and double majoring in journalism and political science. She enjoys going to hot pilates, bar hopping, and trying new restaurants with her friends.

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A stressed woman sits in front of a laptop. As finals week approaches, it is important to avoid burnout. (Getty Images)

Burnout: A college epidemic

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
April 28, 2024
A tree stands in front of Blumen Gardens. Blumen Gardens is a flower shop and wedding venue in Sycamore. (Tamya Burch | Northern Star)

Flower shop blooms unions

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
April 24, 2024
Beyoncé accepts the Innovator Award from Stevie Wonder at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Monday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Beyoncé's albums have changed throughout history nad have spanned multiple genres. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Beyoncé’s career spans decade, genres

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
April 4, 2024
A white Lollapalooza sign sits in front of trees in Chicago. Chicago will host over a dozen music festivals this summer. (CC BY-SA 4.0 | Lacrossewi)

Chicago summer playlist: must-hit music festivals

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
March 27, 2024
A poster for the play "Anxious People!" depicts letters cascading down against a black background. NIU's School of Theatre and Dance will perform five showings of "Anxious People!" (Courtesy of Andy Dolan)

School of Theatre and Dance to perform ‘Anxious People!’

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
February 16, 2024
A red, blue and white poster depicts an outline of the Beatles behind the text "Liverpool Legends." The Beatles cover band will perform for one night only at the Egyptian Theatre on Feb. 16. (Courtesy of Sarah Vargo)

Liverpool Legends celebrate The Beatles’ 60th Anniversary in America

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
February 2, 2024
Paintings hang on the walls of the Jack Olson Gallery for the "Screenic Paradigms" exhibition. The exhibition opened Monday and looks at how painting has been influenced by digital art. (Nick Glover | Northern Star)

Screenic Paradigms exhibit opens in Jack Olson Gallery

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
January 23, 2024

[Video] NIU students make fashion Christmas list

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
December 11, 2023
A paper price tag lies against a burlap canvas. As the holiday season approaches, finding the perfect gift for your significant other becomes more important. (Getty Images)

Holiday gift guide for significant others

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
December 6, 2023
NIU President Lisa Freeman and Executive Assistant Liz Wright pose with members of the NIU police force Thursday at the President’s Holiday Gathering in the Altgeld Hall Auditorium. The Holiday Gathering was open to staff and students to connect with each other. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

President Freeman connects students, staff at holiday gathering

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
November 30, 2023
Julia Stiles sits in a chair in front of Heath Ledger in the movie poster for "10 Things I Hate About You." Stiles' and Ledger's characters are one of several swoon-worthy on-screen couples. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Poll: Most romantic on-screen couples

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
November 27, 2023
NIU Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble hosted their first concert of the semester on Oct. 6 in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

Avalon String Quartet to perform at NIU

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
November 16, 2023
An open book lays next to a stack of multicolored books. Literacy rates have fallen among children and teenagers post-COVID. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

Closing the literacy gap post-COVID

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
November 15, 2023

DeKalb gives back to the community

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
November 9, 2023
A lit Christmas tree stands under a night sky. When is the perfect time to put up your Christmas tree? (Courtesy of Getty Images)

Poll: Best time to put up Christmas tree?

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
November 7, 2023
A part of NIU’s jazz ensemble play at Fatty’s Pub & Grille for the Jazz Combofest. Fatty’s hosts the Combofest a few times a year which is open to the public. (Tamya Burch | Northern Star)

Fatty’s gets jazzy for the night

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
November 7, 2023
A Nutella and cheese sandwich lays on a blue and white plate. Individuals either embrace or turn away from weird food combinations. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

Wacky food combinations we hate to love

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
November 1, 2023
"1989 (Taylor's Version)" album on vinyl and CD sit next to each other on a stand in Target. Taylor Swift's re-recorded album features five new tracks, or "vault songs." (Sarah Rose | Northern Star)

Unlocking the ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ vault

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
October 29, 2023
The outside of HOTWORX, a pilates studio, located in Sycamore. The newly opened gym consists of an infrared sauna and has 11 different types of workout sessions. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

HOTWORX is turning up the heat in DeKalb

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
October 25, 2023
Adults and kids in Halloween costumes stroll up and down downtown DeKalb. The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce will host several Halloween activities such as a "Casper" showing and trick-or-treating. (Northern Star File Photo)

Spooky season has kicked off in DeKalb

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
October 24, 2023
The inside of Molly's Eatery & Dinery show several drinks sitting behind the bar. Molly's is one of DeKalb's bars that attracts college students and townies. (Northern Star File Photo)

DeKalb after dark: Catering to 2 communities

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
October 19, 2023
Taylor Swift and her dancers raise their hands during the final bow at one of her concerts. Swift has recently released a concert film of her Era’s Tour in theaters. (Tamya Burch | Northern Star)

‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,’ a concert-like experience

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
October 16, 2023
A huskie statue painted in blue overalls stands outside Jonamac Orchard. The Orchard has many fall activities for the public to enjoy such as apple picking and a corn maze. (Sarah Rose | Northern Star)

Fall into love with fall festivities

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
October 12, 2023
Songwriter Victoria Monét poses in a black dress at the GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards in April. Monét has been a huge figure in the music industry, albeit no one knows her name due to her not being credited for her songwriting for larger artists such as Ariana Grande and Chris Brown. (Kevin Wolf/Invision/AP)

Victoria Monét is manifesting her way to the charts

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
October 4, 2023
Various models walk the runway in Milan, Italy, for part of Gucci's spring-summer 2024 collection. Gucci's show in Milan is one of hundreds that showcase clothes designer's creations and the art of fashion each year. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Fashion Month shows resurgence of maximalism

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
October 2, 2023
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