By Sofia Didenko, Lifestyle Editor
| October 13, 2025
Band tees, flannels and Converse were common sights Saturday night at Fargo Skatepark, where three Illinois rock bands brought a mix of emo, indie and alternative sounds to the venue inside the indoor skatepark and skateshop.
The show, held from 7...
From Sept. 29 through Oct. 7, top couture brands around the world, from Hermés to Chanel, showed off their spring 2026 ready-to-wear selection. Here are some top shows from the many brands shown during Paris Fashion Week.
1. Maison Margiela
Glenn...
In this Weekly Writeup, you can find events such as a horror film series, a trivia night, a performance by the School of Theatre and Dance and performances by the School of Music.
WIND SYMPHONY
Date and Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday
Location:...
By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
| October 12, 2025
On a cool October evening, the works of classical composers followed by the faint sounds of cheers and applause echoed from the Music Building.
The performers in question, the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra is a non-profit orchestra made up of community...
By Cayden Wells, Lifestyle Writer
| October 10, 2025
On Thursday, the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall came alive as the NIU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra performed. From the cool, intimate sound of a saxophone to the roar of the horns, the musicians played with a confidence and ease that brought the music...
Throughout October, the Egyptian Theatre, located at 135 N. Second St., will host a variety of spooky events to get DeKalb residents ready for Halloween.
The theater’s Horror Film Series will give fans of frightening flicks the chance to see iconic...
By Cayden Wells, Lifestyle Writer
| October 8, 2025
“Imagine what the world would be like today if the groundbreaking scientific accomplishments of 1925 had never occurred.”
That prompt, posed by NIU Professor and STEM specialist Nestor Osorio, serves as the base of the new Founders Memorial Library...
By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
| October 7, 2025
Students and community members gathered in small groups to learn about the latest in programming technology, a programming language called Julia. The room was nearly full, with around 20 people in attendance.
For those interested in learning coding,...
By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor
| October 7, 2025
Pop superstar Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated album “The Life of a Showgirl” on Friday after originally announcing it on the New Heights podcast, hosted by her fiancé Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce.
In addition to the album...
