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Best picture ‘1917’ is big winner at British Academy Awards

By JILL LAWLESS | February 2, 2020

LONDON (AP) — Gut-wrenching World War I epic “1917” was the big winner at Sunday’s British Academy Film Awards, winning seven prizes including best picture and best director.Sam Mendes’ drama about one of the most devastating conflicts in British...

Crowded Senate battle in Georgia likely won’t end until 2021

By RUSS BYNUM and BEN NADLER | February 1, 2020

ATLANTA (AP) — Less than a month after being sworn in as Georgia's new U.S. senator, Republican Kelly Loeffler faces a 2020 election battle that's already shaping up to be so contentious that odds are it won't be over until 2021.Loeffler, a wealthy...

Coast Guard officer-terror suspect sentenced for guns, drugs

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN | January 31, 2020

GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A Coast Guard lieutenant accused by prosecutors of being a domestic terrorist intent on committing politically motivated killings inspired by a far-right mass murderer was sentenced Friday to more than 13 years in prison for firearms...

Gulf Arabs back Trump’s Mideast efforts, but not peace plan

By AYA BATRAWY | January 30, 2020

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A tectonic shift in relations quietly underway for years now was on full display as representatives of Gulf Arab states attended President Donald Trump's unveiling this week of an Israeli-Palestinian plan that heavily...

In divided America, some voters tuning out impeachment trial

By MICHAEL RUBINKAM and JONATHAN J. COOPER | January 26, 2020

HAMBURG, Pa. (AP) — For all the gravity of a presidential impeachment trial, Americans don’t seem to be giving it much weight.As House impeachment managers make their case to remove President Donald Trump from office, voters in several states said...

Netflix continues to satisfy students

By Tatianna Salisbury | January 26, 2017

With cold weather keeping most students indoors, now is a great time to take advantage of some blankets, snacks and Netflix. Here are some of the hilarious, nostalgic shows students can find on Netflix."Haters Back Off!"YouTube personality Colleen Ballinger...

G4 diminishes as Esquire rises

G4 diminishes as Esquire rises

By Patrick Pastrana | September 15, 2013

As a fan of the G4 network, it’s disheartening to see a network I’ve loved rapidly decline in quality.It has been months since it aired its last episodes of original content. Esquire had its sights set on re-branding G4 as its very own Esquire Network....

Reruns refreshes your love for TV shows

Reruns refreshes your love for TV shows

By Kimberly Randall | February 26, 2013

The general conception of sitting in front of a TV and watching endless hours of TV shows is that nothing good can come of it; it is purely a waste of time and a source for inactivity and laziness. Thus, it would seemingly be better for you to get up...

Parks and Recreation teaches viewers about love

By Kevin Bartelt | November 11, 2012

Season five of Parks and Recreation just keeps getting better and better. For those who are not caught up, SPOILER ALERT: Ben (Adam Scott) proposes to Leslie (Amy Poehler). With no fear of losing my man card, I can confidently say that Ben and Leslie...

‘Happy Endings’ will fill your ’30 Rock’ void

By Kevin Bartelt | November 4, 2012

Are you sad that 30 Rock is ending and want to fill the comedic void in your heart? Happy Endings just started its third season and the show is definitely getting funnier. The first season was...OK. It was an average comedy at best. However, season two...

NIU Dorm Life: Living in Lincoln

By Leah Spagnoli | February 15, 2011

DeKALB | With room self selection underway, the Northern Star will be looking at what each residence hall has to offer. Check out the next several issues to read about what hall will fit you best. Lincoln Hall is located on Lucinda Avenue across from...

Women still face a double standard in the media

Women still face a double standard in the media

By Jessica Jenks | January 23, 2011

Women step onto a scale at a young age. Not to weigh themselves, but to balance themselves. This is especially true for women in professional settings. A woman must be a loving, nurturing spouse and mother and then step into the workplace and somehow...