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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Sarah Rose

Sarah Rose, Copy 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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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, Written Managing Editor
August 26, 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, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
March 24, 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, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
February 11, 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, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
January 18, 2024
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, Lifestyle Editor
November 30, 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, Lifestyle 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, Lifestyle Editor
November 2, 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, Lifestyle Editor
October 12, 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, Lifestyle 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, Lifestyle 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, Lifestyle Editor
September 27, 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, Lifestyle 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, Lifestyle 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, Lifestyle 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, Lifestyle Editor
September 12, 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, Lifestyle 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, Lifestyle 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, Lifestyle Editor
August 30, 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, Lifestyle 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, Senior Lifestyle Writer
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, Senior Lifestyle Writer
May 4, 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, Senior Lifestyle Writer
April 30, 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, Senior Lifestyle Writer
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, Senior Lifestyle Writer
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, Senior Lifestyle Writer
April 18, 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, Senior Lifestyle Writer
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, Senior Lifestyle Writer
April 12, 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, Senior Lifestyle Writer
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, Senior lifestyle writer
March 29, 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, Senior Lifestyle Writer
March 21, 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, Senior Lifestyle Writer
March 9, 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, Senior Lifestyle Writer
February 15, 2023
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