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Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Kahlil Kambui and Videographer Alexis Williams discuss their thoughts and reactions to "Heart Eyes." "Heart Eyes" is a slasher horror that takes place on Valentine's Day. (Ryan Day | Assistant Video Editor)

StarNotes: Lovely horror to celebrate Valentine’s Day

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | February 12, 2025

In this episode of StarNotes, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Videographer Alexis Williams discuss the details of the new horror movie “Heart Eyes” and their thoughts on it as a whole. 

A couple sit close together watching television. Valentine's Day is the perfect time to check out a few feel-good, romance movies. (GettyImages)

Movies to adore this Valentine’s Day

By Olivia Zapf, Copy Editor | February 12, 2025

Looking for some films to carry you through the Valentine’s Day weekend? Here are some feel-good and romance recommendations for your next V-Day watch.  “10 Things I Hate About You” A 1999 classic, “10 Things I Hate About You” follows...

A hand holds the chocolate-covered strawberry crème frappuccino from Starbucks. Several coffee shops welcome Valentine's Day with love-themed drinks (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Valentine’s Day drinks to share

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | February 12, 2025

In dreary February, sweet treats and pink hearts are just what the doctor ordered as the annual day of love fast approaches. Nothing gets you in the Valentine’s Day spirit like a delightful variety of colorful and sugary concoctions with notes of...

Riley Day, a junior visual communication major, responds to a street interviews prompt. What are your plans for Valentine's Day? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: What are your plans for Valentine’s Day

By Emily Beebe and Lucy Atkinson | February 12, 2025

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, students may be figuring out plans, whether with their partner or their friends. NIU students provided their thoughts on the best date spot and their plans for Valentine’s Day. What are your plans...

A graphic shows a Valentine's Day playlist. The Northern Star has created a playlist of romantic songs about love. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Seasonal songs of love

By Northern Star Staff | February 11, 2025

  Emily’s picks “Falling Like The Stars” - James Arthur “Sparks Fly” - Taylor Swift “Fallin’ For You” - Colbie Caillat “Falling Like The Stars” perfectly encapsulates the feeling of falling in love with someone,...

A graphic depicts the words "Self Care," "Love Yourself" and "Valentine's Day." Opinion Columnist Gray Edelstein argues that it's OK to be single on Valentine's Day and that it's OK to focus on yourself and love yourself. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

It’s OK to be single on Valentine’s Day

By Gray Edelstein, Opinion Columnist | February 3, 2025

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and love is in the air at NIU. Many couples are fixing up the perfect gift for their significant other. For those who are single, it can feel like a day highlighting their lonely status. However, being single on...

A phone shows the cover of "Rye Lane," a new love story on Hulu. "Rye Lane" is an underrated rom-com, perfect for Valentine's Day. (Nick Glover | Northern Star)

Unconventional rom-coms for Valentine’s Day

By Lindsay Curtis, Copy Editor | February 13, 2024

Valentine's Day can either be a great day or a horrible day depending on who you ask, so what better way to end the night than with a good movie. Whether you’re with a date, friends or just by yourself, here’s a list of some underrated romance...

A phone shows a ticket for an NIU women's basketball game. A sporting event could be a great alternative event to an expensive dinner date on Valentine's Day. (Nick Glover | Northern Star)

How-to sports date for Valentine’s day

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | February 13, 2024

With Valentine’s Day upon us, love is in the air. On typical dates you will see expensive dinners and gaudy gifts. How about switching it up and taking someone on a date to a sporting event? For those who have never done it before, it could be a...

Pearl (Mia Goth) from the film "Pearl" embraces a scarecrow. "Pearl" is one of the films A24 and AMC Theatres will release each Wednesday in February for Valentine's Day. (Christopher Moss | A24)

AMC, A24 to rerelease ‘Valentine’s Day’ films

By Brynn Krug, Editor in Chief | January 31, 2024

AMC Theatres is partnering with indie film company A24 for special screenings of some of their previously released films. The series of films, “A Lovers Series,” will showcase four movies, one each Wednesday in February. The purchase of a ticket...

Sets of dice which spell out the words "I Love You" and "I Hate You" being balanced between the words love and hate.

Fill in the Blank: Valentine’s Day is…

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | February 14, 2023

… Special Valentine’s Day is a day of love. As cringeworthy as that sounds, it’s the truth. The holiday is dedicated to expressing your love and appreciation for others. A common misconception about Valentine’s Day is that it's only for...

A red velvet cookie with white frosting with a chunk broken off and crumbles on the table.

Love at first bite: Valentine’s Day recipes to try

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | February 8, 2023

Roses are red, violets are blue, here are some sweet recipes to gain those holiday woos.  Raspberry Lemon Cake A cake can certainly be one of the most time-consuming desserts to make; however, it’s worth it in the end. This raspberry lemon cake is...

Stars of "My Man Godfrey" Carole Lombard and William Powell pose in a promotional photo for the film.

Movies to watch this Valentine’s Day

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | January 31, 2023

So you’re looking for something to watch on Valentine’s Day that doesn’t star Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Maybe you’re tired of watching cliche, unimaginative love stories that you feel like you’ve seen hundreds of times before.  It can be difficult...

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