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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

A television sits beneath the words “Look Both Ways” and above the topic of the week. Should TV shows aimed toward children cover adult topics? (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Look Both Ways: Should TV shows cover adult topics?

By Emily Beebe and Sofia Didenko | April 3, 2025

TV SHOWS SHOULD NOT COVER ADULT TOPICS: By: Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor TV shows such as Euphoria and Bluey, while geared toward children and teenagers, tend to cover adult topics such as violence and infertility. While some people may find this...

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Nick Glover

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | October 27, 2022

After a couple of hectic weeks of midterms, homecoming and essays galore, take a step back and enjoy yourself this weekend with these recommendations.  “Don’t Worry Darling” (Amazon Prime) “Don’t Worry Darling” is a new film that came...

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

By Laqes Davis and Daija Hammonds | September 2, 2022

It is Labor Day weekend and whether you’re out grilling or spending time with family, it can still be a good time to watch a show or movie. Here are some recommendations for the long weekend. The Cuphead Show! (Netflix) “The Cuphead Show!” is...

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

By Madelaine Vikse and Skyler Kisellus | February 3, 2022

With the streaming capabilities and platforms available these days, there are so many options to choose from. Instead of scrolling through an endless amount of options and watching trailers, check out these picks from some of us at the Northern Star on...

HBO Max is a popular streaming platform owned by AT&T where watchers can view shows such as "Euphoria," "Succession," "Westworld" and more. (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

Binge-worthy shows on HBO Max

By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer | January 31, 2022

HBO has built an impressive catalog of content since its inception in the 1970s. The channel has made memorable shows and movies that become pop culture staples like “True Blood,” “Game of Thrones” and “True Detective.” In May of 2020 streaming...

Netflix is a familiar app and platform for many people. The streaming service platform provides a weekly top 10, displaying popular titles currently out for users to chose from. (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

Breaking down Netflix’s weekly top 10

By Bailey Eschbach, Lifestyle writer | January 30, 2022

Each week Netflix updates one of its newer features: a list of the top 10 most-watched TV shows and movies. Although this is only based on the number of accounts who have viewed each show, there is often a reason for their popularity. This week, instead...

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

By Northern Star Staff | January 28, 2022

Kick back and explore some new films and shows that you haven’t seen before, or take a look back at some that you could enjoy more than once. This is what some of the staff at the Northern Star will be watching to relax and unwind over the weekend. Lost...

'Girls' vs. 'Sex in the City'

‘Girls’ vs. ‘Sex in the City’

By Aymie Telinski | February 26, 2013

“Sex and the City” was about four women who are independent, can support themselves and have what seemed to be an unlimited amount of Manolo Blahnik shoes casually laying around. After seeing how these four women lived, I knew that’s what I wanted...

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