The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the NIU Steelband had a massive turnout at their Spring Pops concert Friday evening as NIU students and residents of DeKalb nearly filled all the seats.  From 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra,...

In the Holmes Student Center’s Duke Ellington Ballroom, the applause, cheers and excitement were deafening as queens served looks and impressive dance moves to an awestruck audience.  CAB’s Drag Show was a tremendous hit, as over 200 attendees...

Following a series of cryptic lies and leaks by Playboi Carti, the Atlanta-based rapper released his fourth studio album after a five-year wait.  The album “MUSIC” released last Friday, after first being teased in March of 2021.  With the...

This Weekend Writeup features events such as a musical tribute to Latin American music, a classic rock tribute show and more.  MYSTERIOUS DREAM SUITE EXHIBITION  Date and Time: Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday  Location: Altgeld...

Azure skies shine as a joyous chorus of people and Pokémon fill the streets of a sprawling cityscape. Old and new faces are coming together for a bold new adventure in which the natural and urban worlds collide.   After a full year with no news,...

NIU’s Overwatch varsity team faced off against Western Michigan University at 7 p.m. Tuesday, which marked their ninth match as part of the Esports Collegiate Conference. Two teams of seven players went head-to-head for the potential of playing in the...

From Feb. 28 to March 29, the month of Ramadan – a holy month and the ninth month in the Islamic calendar – is being observed by Muslims all over the world. It's a time of spiritual reflection and prayer. Halima Osman, the vice president of the...

In this episode of "The Trend," Editor-in-Chief Brynn Krug and Managing Editor Sarah Rose discuss the exploitation of child stars on TikTok. They discuss the upcoming Netflix documentary "Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing," focused on Piper...

Editors’ note: This review contains spoilers.   Matt Murdock, also known as the hero Daredevil, returns in Disney's “Daredevil: Born Again.” Acting as a connecting point from the Netflix series “Daredevil,” the two-episode premiere...

Chase away the winter blues by going green with a delightful selection of St. Patrick's Day and spring inspired flavors.   From classic mint, to notes of lavender, honey and lemon, there's a deliciously appealing variety of verdant concoctions for...

“MAYHEM,” Lady Gaga’s seventh studio album, released March 7 and, with its release, she keeps her status as one of pop music's greatest moguls. This album is definitely pop mayhem with how diverse and unique each song is. Lady Gaga has so far...

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as a children’s fundraiser, an art exhibit and a performance by the Kishwaukee concert band.  LISA DIENST-THOMAS - “FANTASTICAL BLOOMS” Date and Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday  Location:...