Latrobe in the Stars
Co-Star. Where daily horoscopes are not only powered from the user giving their birth date, but specific to the time and place in which someone is born. Using the resources of AI that is embedded with NASA data, Co-Star is able to better understand users with helpful insight of human astrologers. This platform is available to Android and iOS users, providing exceptional experiences to those who want motivation and inspiration with ties to astrology. For more information on the platform, a link to the Co-Star website has been linked below!
https://www.costarastrology.com/
Greater Latrobe students are being swept away by the new social and horoscope app, Co-Star. From daily inspirational messages to compatibility with other friends, it is obvious why students are obsessed with this app. I had the chance to interview a few students, learning more about their zodiac signs, as well as their thoughts of the app.
Malaya Mekkaoui, Gemini
Q: How did you discover the app Co-Star?
A: I was always interested in astrology and I heard about this app from numerous friends.
Q: What is your favorite part of the app?
A: The accuracy and the ways I’m compatible with other people.
Q: Do you check it often and why?
A: Extremely often for reassurance. When I’m having a bad day or struggling with understanding what life is throwing at me, I can always rely on Co-Star to help guide me through issues I am having.
Liv Kurek, Scorpio
Q: How did you discover the app Co-Star?
A: Through my friends.
Q: What is your favorite part of the app?
A: It helps guide me through my day and tells me what my focus needs to be towards during the day.
Q: Do you check it often and why?
A: I check it throughout the day – if there’s something I’m struggling with, I check my Co-Star and 9 chances out of 10 it’s and tells me what I need to do to fix my struggles.
Madison Cherrington, Capricorn
Q: How did you discover the app Co-Star?
A: Browsing through different horoscope apps.
Q: What is your favorite part of the app?
A: How can you see how compatible you are with friends and family and see what their horoscopes are for the day as well.
Q: Do you check it often and why?
A: Yes, about once a day. I check it when I need a sense of direction and it acts as a guide.
Talia Mongelluzzo, Leo
Q: How did you discover the app Co-Star?
A: Through my friend Megan Kellerman.
Q: What is your favorite part of the app?
A: The daily inspiration notifications.
Q: Do you check it often and why?
A: Everyday because it is always accurate and “my life is a mess”. With this mess, Co-Star helps “clean it up” with motivation and inspiration in my life.
Greg Irons, Cancer
Q: How did you discover the app Co-Star?
A: Through my friend Rece Ramsey.
Q: What is your favorite part of the app?
A: Daily horoscope of giving motivation throughout the day.
Q: Do you check it often and why?
A: Not daily, but I do when I can. To be honest, astrology and daily horoscopes is not really my cup of tea.
McKenzie Bonar, Aquarius
Q: How did you discover the app Co-Star?
A: A bunch of my friends were talking about it saying I should get it.
Q: What is your favorite part of the app?
A: I like the social aspect where you can see other people’s signs and the compatibility between you and others.
Q: Do you check it often and why?
A: I check it every day to see if the horoscope it gives me is accurate or not. The app acts as a guide, and I take parts of what I’m given and apply it to my day.
Jace O’Barto, Aquarius
Q: How did you discover the app Co-Star?
A: My friend Rece Ramsey wanted me to
Q: What is your favorite part of the app?
A: Getting to see how compatible I am with my friends.
Q: Do you check it often and why?
A: Not really because I’ve been busy. The app and the whole idea of “horoscopes” is kind of new to me, so it’s hard to stay active with it.
Sophia Hoch, Cancer
Q: How did you discover the app Co-Star?
A: I saw my friend Megan Kellerman using it and I was intrigued!
Q: What is your favorite part of the app?
A: I like how the app coincidentally puts meaning behind my moods even though I don’t necessarily believe in it.
Q: Do you check it often and why?
A: I check it when I get notifications to see if it is on target for the day. Usually it is helpful when I need assurance from my experiences throughout a day.
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