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Two drinks from Cast Iron Coffee, located at 901 Lucinda Ave. Suite D, sit ready to be enjoyed. One of Cast Iron’s many holiday drinks, the Grinch matcha, includes a single Grinch heart sprinkle. (Jenny Javkhlantugs | Northern Star)

Holiday delights, best flavors of Winter

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | December 5, 2024

Let your days be merry and bright with a delightful mix of holiday flavors to get you in a good mood during stressful times. From cranberry, citrus, minty overtones and eggnog concoctions, the DeKalb area has what you are looking for. Here are our...

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5 vegan drinks to try at Starbucks

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | December 30, 2021

Starbucks has a good amount of vegan options, including hot drinks, iced drinks and frappuccinos. The chain offers almond, oat, coconut and soy non-dairy milk substitution as well. These five vegan Starbucks drinks are perfect for those who do and...

Common Grounds to host Freestyle Art Night

By Parker Otto | January 22, 2020

Coffee lovers of DeKalb will be able to make their own works of art while drinking locally brewed coffee at Common Grounds. The local coffeehouse will be hosting a Freestyle Art Night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday which will be open to all and will provide...

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Local Cafes Do More Than Just Sell Coffee

By Sarah Fischer | September 18, 2018

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Starbucks Sheds the Straw

By Maddie Barrett | July 16, 2018

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Best Cup of Joe in DeKalb, IL

By Autumn Kilgus | September 29, 2017

Do you drink way too much coffee to help you get through your day? Well, today is a perfect opportunity to drink as much coffee as you want! September 29 is National Coffee Day. Hot coffee, iced coffee, frappes whatever it may be, keep on drinking!Coffee...

Veteran meet and greet to be held in DeKalb

By Northern Star staff | September 1, 2016

The DeKalb County 40&8 is coordinating a Veterans Coffee Meet and Greet at 10:00 a.m. Sept. 14 at Heritage Woods of DeKalb on 2626 N. Annie Glidden Rd.The meet and greet will take place on the second Wednesday of every month and will last about an...

Indulge in coffee flavored ice cream

By Northern Star staff | September 1, 2016

Ice cream and coffee lovers, rejoice! It’s National Coffee Ice Cream Day on September 6.Students can visit Gilbert, Neptune, New Hall, or Stevenson from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. to eat special coffee flavored ice cream.               These dining...

Drinks to keep you warm through the winter

Drinks to keep you warm through the winter

By Beth Schumacher | January 28, 2013

Below-freezing temperatures call for a hot cup of something delicious. An inch of ice on the ground is an even bigger motivator to have your coffee pots and tea kettles rarin’ to go at 7 a.m. Although cream and sugar have become a coffee drinker’s...

Studies show correlations, not causations

By Kayla Nebel | October 16, 2012

Have you ever heard of a study you can’t believe is true or that seems completely random? Scientists are researching everything these days, trying to find a relation between two things and claim they found it. The way studies are progressing, scientists...

Tony Martin reviews your life: Facebook statuses lacking

By Tony Martin | February 22, 2011

Today's submission is from Stevie Clark, someone who is apparently not a student but stumbled across my challenge and wanted me to review her Facebook statuses. The e-mail itself was capitalized well, but an overabundance of "ur" instead of "your" kind...

DeKalb offers wide coffee selection

By Allyson Martin | November 10, 2010

Coffee shops around DeKalb vary in their atmospheres, types of coffee and the amount of events going on in them. The Coffee Corner on campus serves Starbucks coffee at the Holmes Student Center. There is no seating set aside specifically for the coffee...