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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Spider-Man shoots a web strand from his left web shooter. Episodes 9 and 10 of "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" left many questions for Season 2. (Marvel Entertainment under Fair Use)

‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ spins its next chapter

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | February 24, 2025

Editor’s note: This review contains spoilers.   The final two episodes of “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” Season 1 have brought twists and turns as well as upcoming plot points for the potential next season. As a first season,...

Spider-Man and Daredevil fight on top of a helicopter under the light of the moon. "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" features several character developments and easter eggs to Marvel comics. (Marvel Entertainment under Fair Use)

‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ continues to impress

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | February 19, 2025

Editor’s note: Contains spoilers.     Tensions and stakes rise in “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” as the series continues and critical events occur in the story. Episodes 2 through 8 have put Peter Parker in nerve-wracking...

Spider-Man swings in front of a car to prevent it from hitting a bus. "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" was released Jan. 29 and showcases the early days of Spider-Man's career as a superhero. (Marvel Entertainment under Fair Use)

‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ swings high

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | February 4, 2025

Editor’s note: Contains spoilers.   It has been years since a solo Spider-Man series aired, and “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” from Disney+ brings promise to the wall-crawler. The series focuses on Peter Parker’s early years...

Spider-Man swings next to a moving New York train and waves at the passengers. A new Spider-Man series will be released on Jan. 29 on Disney+ and will showcase the early days of Peter Parker's career as Spider-Man. (MARVEL Entertainment under Fair Use)

Look out, here comes a brand-new Spider-man

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | January 13, 2025

 Spider-Man has starred in 10 television series, such as “The Spectacular Spider-Man” in 2008, “Spider-Man: The Animated Series” in 1994, and “Ultimate Spider-Man” in 2012, revolving around him. This number will soon rise to 11 with Disney+’s...

A "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" poster at a bus stop in China. The animated film released in theaters in May. (Wikimedia Commons)

Here’s what you missed in theaters this summer

By Sarah Rose, Lifestyle Editor | August 27, 2023

If you’ve been busy this summer or haven't had the funds to make it to the theater, here are three of the most worthwhile films you missed. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” The Marvel Cinematic Universe continued its third installment of the...

Spider web illustration.

Film review: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’

By Daija Hammonds, Lifestyle Writer | January 6, 2022

Editor’s Note: This review will contain spoilers, so read with caution, or go buy tickets to your nearest theater to watch the film and come back later. “Spider-Man: No Way Home” embodies friendship, grief, and new beginnings for not only Tom...

Sony and Disney reach financial standstill, Spider-Man may leave Marvel Cinematic Universe

Sony and Disney reach financial standstill, Spider-Man may leave Marvel Cinematic Universe

By Courtesy Pixabay | August 23, 2019

In "Avengers: Infinity War," Spider-Man, played by Tom Holland, donned a new suit of armor made by Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., named the "Iron Spider." On Tuesday, Sony announced that financial negotiations with Disney reached a standstill which could result in Spider-Man leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Boy Scouts honor four DeKalb County citizens

By Ryan Felgenhauer | October 6, 2011

Jesus Romero donates his time to helping fellow Sycamore residents, but he wasn't always so fond of the city."When I first moved here, I didn't like it," Romero said. "But now that I have my own family, I cannot think of a better place in which to live."Romero...

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