When it comes to being a superhero, no one expects the drawbacks that come with it. Zora, Jax, Mark and Andy in “Prowess” know the pain all too well. Performed by the NIU School of Theatre and Dance, “Prowess,” written by Ike Holter and directed...

Music can come from any era and belong to any genre. People want to be moved by music and NIU’s School of Music showed that it can be done. Held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Music Building’s Recital Hall, eight pieces of music were performed in front...

Marvel’s greatest family, the Fantastic Four, is complete with the recent update to Marvel Rivals and fans may have gotten a hint as to who the next new character might be. On Friday, the other two characters from the Fantastic Four superhero team,...

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as an outdoor campfire, a performance by the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra and more.  FREE FRIDAY FIRE SERIES WITH NIU ADVENTURES! Date and Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday  Location: Adventure...

When someone comes home after being away for a long time, they are usually met with joy and excitement, however, this isn’t the case for En in “Holler River,” who after experiencing the horrors of war comes back to a town devoid of hope. Performed...

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. 

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...

  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,...

The Super Bowl is famous for having some of the wackiest, unhinged and out-there commercials of all time. However, this year’s set had less memorable commercials compared to past years.  Here are some of the most eye-catching and entertaining commercials...

The College of Visual and Performing Arts held their annual Jazz Day event where high school jazz bands and their directors from all over the Midwest performed for students from other high schools, parents and the faculty of the NIU School of Music.  Roosevelt...

The 67th annual Grammy Awards was a notable night that brought some of Hollywood’s biggest music stars together for a night of celebration and musical performances. The Grammy Awards were hosted by comedian Trevor Noah for the fifth year in a row....

Music isn’t usually written in a day, but the students of the Composition Club decided to challenge the notion by doing just that. Held at 6 p.m. in the Music Building, the Hasty Measures concert gave composers 24 hours to write their songs on Friday,...