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Brynn Krug

Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor

Brynn Krug is a junior majoring in communications with minors in journalism and philosophy. She joined the Northern Star in fall 2022 and in her free time, she enjoys listening to music, watching movies and hanging out with friends.

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NIU Penguin Players raise their arms and sing the pickleball song during their performance on Sunday inside the Cavan Auditorium at Gabel Hall. NIU’s Penguin Players is a group that provides adults with disabilities the chance to perform a musical. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Penguin Players show what it means to be a hero

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
December 8, 2024
Kendrick Lamar rests against a car on the album cover for "GNX." This release is Lamar's sixth studio album. (Dave Free via AP)

[Photo] Kendrick Lamar exceeds expectations with GNX album

By Edison Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
December 6, 2024
Disability Resource Center Director Jennifer Salmon pets a sheep. A petting zoo is one of the many activities offered at the CAB Winter Wonderland event. (Northern Star File Photo)

Winter Wonderland brings winter festivities

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
December 3, 2024
Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This weekend, check out the School of Theatre and Dance's Fall Dance Concert. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Weekend Rundown: Music and a romantic ballet this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
November 21, 2024

Cooking With the Star: Four-cheese mac and cheese

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
November 18, 2024
Assistant Lifestyle Editor Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This weekend, check out the Dark Arts and Oddities Con. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Weekend Rundown: Dark arts and book sales this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
November 14, 2024

Cooking With the Star: Ukrainian garden salad

By Sofia Didenko and Brynn Krug
November 12, 2024
Naomi Langley, a sophomore psychology major, looks at her phone while walking down Normal Road. This winter, fashion trends should be practical and fun. (Northern Star File Photo)

Winter 2024 trend predictions

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
November 11, 2024
Jonathan Shelby stands in front of a sign for "Machinal." This weekend, check out this play and the New Music Festival: Concert #3. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Weekend Rundown: Music and ‘Machinal’ madness

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
November 7, 2024
The Huskie Closet offers free second-hand clothes to the NIU community. Located in the Chick Evans Field House, Room 102, it is open from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. (Northern Star File Photo)

Huskie Closet provides free, sustainable clothes for students

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
November 6, 2024
An Owala and Stanley water bottle sit next to each other. These popular water bottles each have their pros and cons. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Water bottles go head to head: Stanley vs Owala

By Yari Tapia, Lifestyle Writer
November 4, 2024
A sign for “Machinal” is adorned with flowers and small stones. This play tells the true story of a woman sentenced to execution via the electric chair. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] ‘Machinal,’ a physical performance of mental instability

By Brynn Hussemann, Lifestyle Writer
November 3, 2024
Jonathan Shelby stands dressed as Coach Prime. This weekend, check out the Farewell to Alebrijes event at the Founders Memorial Library. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Weekend Rundown: Dark dramas and more this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
October 31, 2024
A poster for “Machinal” hangs in the Stevens Building. This NIU School of Theatre and Dance play begins shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] ‘Machinal’ comes to the Black Box Theatre

By Brynn Hussemann, Lifestyle Writer
October 30, 2024
Jonathan Shelby stands outside. This weekend in DeKalb, check out Pumpkin Fest, "Macbeth" and more. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Weekend Rundown: Spooky events creep around next weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
October 24, 2024

Cooking With the Star: Sour candy grapes

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
October 23, 2024
A rack of clothing sits in SommsVintage, located at 866 W. Lincoln Highway. The store has a designated $5 to $10 rack for more affordable clothing. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

SommsVintage clothing store comes to DeKalb

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
October 23, 2024
Books and Halloween decorations sit on a shelf. To get in the mood for Halloween, read some spooky books. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Books to fall into this season

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
October 21, 2024
A poster for “Macbeth” hangs in the Stevens Building. NIU’s School of Theatre and Dance brought this Shakespeare play to life at the O’Connell Theatre. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] ‘Macbeth,’ a wicked tale performed by SOTD

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
October 20, 2024
A display shows various artworks of Huskies. The Huskie Homage art show was presented by Jubilee, located at 128 E. Lincoln Highway. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Huskie Homage highlights local art for homecoming

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
October 17, 2024
Jonathan Shelby, assistant lifestyle editor, stands in front of the Northern Star's "failure to launch" poster. This weekend is the Homecoming football game, the Divine Nine Rep Yo Step competition and more. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Weekend Rundown: Enjoy the weekend with Homecoming events

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
October 17, 2024
Three seasonal drinks from Cast Iron Coffee, 901 Lucinda Ave. Suite D, sit on a shelf. This October, there are lots of fall drink options around DeKalb. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Seasonal drinks, the best fall flavors in DeKalb

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
October 14, 2024
A graphic shows a "Spooky October vibes" playlist. Here are some spooky and fall themed songs to listen to during the month of October. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Spooky songs, fall favorites for October

By Northern Star Staff
October 14, 2024
Jonathan Shelby, assistant lifestyle editor, stands in front of a bench. This weekend, NIU student organizations will be given the chance to paint the windows of the Holmes Student Center. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Weekend Rundown: Kickstart fall with a festival and concert

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
October 10, 2024
Joaquin Phoenix arrives at the premiere of "Joker: Folie a Deux" on Sept. 30 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Unlike the first, the sequel is a musical. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

‘Joker’ musical mishandles plot

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
October 7, 2024
A poster for “Mary Stuart” hangs in the Stevens Building. The NIU School of Theatre and Dance production will begin shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] ‘Mary Stuart’ takes stage Friday

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer
October 2, 2024
A hand holds a drawing for Inktober. Inktober is a yearly challenge to draw every day in October. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Get your pens ready, Inktober returns

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
September 27, 2024

National Pan-Hellenic organizations facilitate social, community growth

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
September 25, 2024
A poster for the “At Play” exhibit hangs in DuSable. This exhibit will open Thursday at the Pick Museum of Anthropology. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] New exhibit highlights human play

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
September 24, 2024
A terrarium sits on a table. On Tuesday, the Latino Resource Center provided supplies to make terrariums to celebrate Latino Heritage Month. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Destress, build a little home for your plant

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
September 22, 2024
Students browse several fraternities’ and sororities’ tables Sept. 11 at the Involvement Fair. Involvement fairs are a good way to meet members of multicultural fraternities and sororities. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Multicultural fraternities and sororities create home away from home

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
September 18, 2024
A poster for the Burning Cicada arts and music festival hangs on a wall. The festival will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Burning Cicada Festival welcomes DeKalb community

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
September 17, 2024
James Earl Jones sits in a black chair. The beloved actor who died Monday will always be remembered for his iconic roles. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Remembering James Earl Jones, the voice of Vader

By Skyler Kisellus and Brynn Krug
September 11, 2024
The Newman Catholic Student Center sits on a sunny day. For those looking for religious spaces near NIU's campus, the center is located next to the Peters Campus Life Building. (Northern Star File Photo)

Find religious community away from home

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
September 10, 2024
A sign reading "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" sits at the premiere of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" on Aug. 29 in London. Despite releasing 36 years after the original, the sequel keeps the same charm. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

‘Beetlejuice’ returns from the grave

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
September 8, 2024
Jonathan Venecia (from left), a senior psychology major, Paw Hsi Hser, a junior business administration major, Noor Dogar, a junior early childhood education major, and Karina Lopez Rodriguez, a junior marketing major, interact together on a laptop in the Holmes Student Center. Having friends is a crucial part of life and it is important to keep those friendships healthy. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

The key to maintaining healthy friendships

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
September 4, 2024

Panhellenic recruitment approaches

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
September 2, 2024
The Alpha Sigma Phi house sits at 928 W. Hillcrest Drive on an overcast day. Rush, the fraternity recruitment process, began on Monday. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Fraternity rush starts now

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
August 29, 2024
This image released by Country Love Train/XL Recordings shows "Romance" by Fontaines D.C. This Aug. 23 album release highlights the Irish band's versatility. (Country Love Train/XL Recordings via AP)

‘Romance’ delivers addictive versatility

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
August 28, 2024
A calendar planner sits on a desk. Planning out your schedule is key to staying organized in college. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Schedule your time; use it wisely

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
August 28, 2024
A photo illustration shows money and credit cards on a table. Becoming financially literate and developing healthy money habits is crucial to financial success. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Become financially literate, see benefits

By Sierra Usmani, Lifestyle Writer
August 27, 2024
A photo illustration shows a backpack and notebook sitting on a table. Make sure your backpack has everything you need to be prepared for class. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Back to packing: What to bring to class

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
August 25, 2024
DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes cuts a ribbon at the DeKalb veterans memorial dedication Thursday. The mural is located on the north wall of the Plaza DeKalb building. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

DeKalb unveils mural to memorialize veterans

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
August 22, 2024
Sigma Nu’s Greek house sits on an overcast afternoon at 114 Blackhawk Road. Sigma Nu was named the leading fraternity for leadership development. (Northern Star File Photo)

Sigma Nu recognized for fostering leadership

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
July 13, 2024
A photo illustration shows a picnic. Make sure you practice healthy habits this summer such as staying hydrated and spending time outdoors. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Enjoy summer, stay healthy

By Sierra Usmani, Lifestyle Writer
May 2, 2024
Posters with dorm move out instructions hang in Gilbert Hall. When moving out for the summer, it is important to be prepared and follow all of the requirements. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Plan properly for dorm move out

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
May 1, 2024
Members of NIU's School of Theatre and Dance pose across a stage. The Spring Dance Concert is the last show of the SOTD's 2023-2024 production season. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Spring Dance Concert leaps into action

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
April 25, 2024
Alexa Flores (from left), a junior communications major, Alondra Duenas, a senior communications major, and Ashley McNamara, a senior health sciences major, sit in the Founders Memorial Library. As finals week approaches, utilizing good study habits is important. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Tips for crushing finals

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
April 24, 2024
A poster for the Spring Dance Concert hangs in the Stevens Building. This will be the School of Theatre and Dance’s last show of the 2023-2024 production season. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

[Photo] Spring Dance Concert begins Thursday

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
April 23, 2024
Sarah Marsh, a sophomore communications major, walks near the East Lagoon. With the chaotic weather of spring, students should dress in layers to fit the changing temperatures. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Dressing for chaotic weather

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
April 22, 2024
“Earth Fest April 18” is displayed on the Egyptian Theatre marquee. The film “Common Ground'' premiered for the first time in Northern Illinois at Earth Fest and was followed by a panel of local farmers and experts on regenerative agriculture. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

Earth Fest creates community

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
April 18, 2024
A screen at the Egyptian Theatre reads "Reality Bytes Will be starting shortly." The second and final day of the 2024 Reality Bytes Student FIlm Festival occurred Wednesday. (Nick Glover | Northern Star)

Egyptian Theatre screens Reality Bytes

By Nick Glover and Brynn Krug
April 10, 2024
Kristen Stewart and Katy O'Brian embrace in a scene from "Love Lies Bleeding." The film follows two women as they explore body building, crime and family. (Anna Kooris | A24)

‘Love Lies Bleeding’ should’ve stuck to its guns

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
April 3, 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
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
Pearl (Mia Goth) from the film "Pearl" embraces a scarecrow. "Pearl" is one of the films A24 and AMC Theatres will release each Wednesday in February for Valentine's Day. (Christopher Moss | A24)

AMC, A24 to rerelease ‘Valentine’s Day’ films

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
January 31, 2024
Singer-songwriter Mitski performs at the Primavera Sound festival in Sao Paulo in a blue dress. Mitski's new album "The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We" is available to listen to on all streaming services. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Mitski lulls listeners in new album

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
September 25, 2023
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