College students are increasingly struggling with a skill long considered fundamental to academic success: Reading. Experts, such as David Paige, a professor of literacy education at NIU, said the problem does not begin in higher education. “It really...

Downtown Dekalb’s Van Buer Plaza came alive on Thursday as the community gathered to celebrate the 30th season of the Dekalb Farmers Market. The event, organized by the Dekalb Chamber of Commerce and presented by Northwestern Medicine, ran from 10...

In a world where tension seems impossible to shake and every headline is pressing harder on our chests, division has become the background noise of daily life. Identity is fought over, culture feels under siege and speaking out is both brave and expected....

As temperatures increased and days got longer, many were looking for ways to cool down, tune in or indulge. From viral sweet-treats, chart-topping albums to internet controversies, this summer had many memorable moments and trends.  Events at a Coldplay...

Released on July 25, hip-hop artist Freddie Gibbs and producer The Alchemist blessed fans with the release of “Alfredo 2.” Serving as the second edition of their “Alfredo” series, Gibbs’ smooth yet aggressive flow matches perfectly with The...

Daniel Ek, co-founder and CEO of Spotify, has been leading investments toward Helsing, a European defense tech firm. The investment itself was reported by the Financial Times at nearly $700 million. This decision has sparked serious controversy between...

With the fall semester around the corner, NIU Esports has made several changes and additions to make this semester at the Esports Arena more exciting than ever before.   NIU ESPORTS DIRECTOR CONNER VAGLE RESIGNS The most significant change...

It’s a sad time for music fans across the globe as news comes of the passing of rock and heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, age 76, on July 22.  Osbourne, also known by his stage persona “Prince of Darkness,” was best known as the lead singer...

Nothing says summer fun like cool drinks and relaxing atmospheres.   For residents 21 years and older, the DeKalb area has a fantastic variety of delightful cocktails, good beer, delicious wines and $3 mimosas – there's a little something for everyone.  Here...

As we get closer to the upcoming school year, the excitement for the semester begins. Many students are excited to dive back into classes, parties, football and other sports and of course, new relationships – something that many freshmen may be excited...

ETHAN RODRIGUEZ’S PICKS H.S - Tom Cardy Los Hombres Maduros - Rokabanda Sunset Waltz - Yoko Shimomura “H.S” is an almost unconventional motivational song for summer. The fourth song of Cardy’s 2024 album “The Dancefloor At...