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Tamya Burch, Lifestyle Writer

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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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, Lifestyle Writer
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 Ledgers characters are one of several swoon-worthy on-screen couples. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Poll: Most romantic on-screen couples

By Tamya Burch, Lifestyle Writer
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, Lifestyle Writer
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, Lifestyle Writer
November 15, 2023

DeKalb gives back to the community

By Tamya Burch, Lifestyle Writer
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, Lifestyle Writer
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, Lifestyle Writer
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, Lifestyle Writer
November 1, 2023
1989 (Taylors Version) album on vinyl and CD sit next to each other on a stand in Target. Taylor Swifts re-recorded album features five new tracks, or vault songs. (Sarah Rose | Northern Star)

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

By Tamya Burch, Lifestyle Writer
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, Lifestyle Writer
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, Lifestyle Writer
October 24, 2023
The inside of Mollys Eatery & Dinery show several drinks sitting behind the bar. Mollys is one of DeKalbs bars that attracts college students and townies. (Northern Star File Photo)

DeKalb after dark: Catering to 2 communities

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

Fashion Month shows resurgence of maximalism

By Tamya Burch, Lifestyle Writer
October 2, 2023
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