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A couple of autumnal leaves and a branch carrying a bird sit beneath the words "Look Both Ways" and above the topic of the week. Is spring or fall semester best? (Jackson Shields | Northern Star)

Look Both Ways: Spring versus fall semester

By Ethan Ernst and Sofia Didenko | October 16, 2024

SPRING SEMESTER IS BETTER THAN FALL SEMESTER By: Ethan Ernst, Opinion Columnist No one likes to be too cold or too hot, but Neptune Hall West and North students, such as myself, are more likely to deal with the latter, especially during fall semester. Neptune...

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)

Seasonal drinks, the best fall flavors in DeKalb

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 14, 2024

Move over, pumpkin spice, there's new fall favorites for drinks and lattes this season: crisp apple and toasty almond. Enjoy a delicious mix of wonderful flavors to get you into the fall mindset. From toasted marshmallow to apple chai and raspberry...

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)

Spooky songs, fall favorites for October

By Northern Star Staff | October 14, 2024

A mix of spooky tunes and fall melodies, here are some songs to get you in the mood for the October season. Lucy’s picks “A Little Priest” -  Stephen Sondheim “Harvest Moon” - Neil Young “Night on Bald Mountain” - Modest...

The characters Wirt (left) and Gregory from the series "Over the Garden Wall" walk through a forest at night. The series is streaming on Hulu and is perfect to watch during the fall season. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Autumn season is ‘Over the Garden Wall’ season

By Lindsay Curtis, Copy Editor | October 25, 2023

“Gilmore Girls” and “Friday Night Lights” are considered great shows to watch for the fall season, so it’s time to add “Over the Garden Wall” to that list. Created by Patrick McHale, the animated miniseries aired in 2014 on Cartoon Network...

An Electrohome Archer Briefcase portable turntable sits on a table. Get into the fall season by tuning into albums that echo autumn. (AP Photo/ Ron Harris)

Melancholic albums for when the leaves start falling

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | September 11, 2023

For some reason, I find more music to be evocative of autumn than any other season. Each time I hear an album with a strikingly contemplative mood and subdued instrumentation, I instantly find myself imagining sidewalks cluttered with brown and red leaves....

Fall comfort food recipe for dorms

By Haley Galvin | November 16, 2017

Not having an oven or a conventional kitchen in residence halls makes it hard to concoct fall comfort food, but there are ways around this obstacle to help satisfy students’ hunger and sweet, late night cravings.Here is a salted caramel mug cake that...

The New Pumpkin Pie Blizzard

By Sara Rasmussen | September 28, 2017

Yes, it’s that time of year, when the leaves are falling and pumpkin flavors come bursting out of their secret hiding spot. Though the leaves aren’t falling as much as they usually do, given that it’s 90 degrees out, the pumpkin season has still...

New From Starbucks…The Maple Pecan Latte

By Cayli Mitchell | September 26, 2017

Starbucks released the Maple Pecan Latte on the first day of fall, September 22. This flavor is another option for those who don’t like their Pumpkin Spice Latte #PSL, released on September 5. The Maple Pecan is the first fall drink to accompany the...

My First #PSL Experience

By Eve Grunauer | September 18, 2017

Autumn means anything and everything will be mixed with pumpkin spice. Something about the cold weather just makes you crave something pumpkin and delicious. Also, nothing gets you more into the Halloween spirit than a pumpkin spice flavored drink. I...

Style Section: Preppy Fall Fashion

By Deanna Francis | November 10, 2015

As the semester continues, fall fashions trends make themselves known.Preppy Fall Fashion by niunorthernstar featuring a pearl cluster necklaceThis year’s preppy fall fashion has been spotted all over NIU and continues to be a hit. Here are a few tips...

Fall in Love with Pumpkin Cupcakes

By Aymie Telinski | September 30, 2013

Desserts taste significantly better knowing you made them. Fortunately, this fall cake/cupcake recipe isn’t a big time commitment.Consider this fun option of making frosting that adds a whole other level to the seasonal dessert.What you’ll need for...

Use summer break to prepare for fall classes

By Kim Randall | June 19, 2013

While it is expected that students enjoy this time off from classes, summer break should also be used for the restructuring of one’s game plan for the next semester. I understand with the dread of finals week long past us, we probably all want to hop...