Although New Year’s Day has passed, people can still welcome the new year – the Lunar New Year. Also known as the Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, it celebrates starting over and welcoming spring. Each Lunar New Year follows the moon's...

To celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Chinese Music Ensemble from the World Music Program headed down to the Founders Memorial Library to perform.  The Chinese Music Ensemble performed several songs in the Sounds of Celebration concert at 4 p.m. Wednesday...

The NIU Wind Ensemble performed pieces from Black composers at the Music of Black Composers Showcase.  From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m, the NIU Wind Ensemble blew the audience away with their performance in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building....

The halls of the Holmes Student Center were aglow with colorful lights and filled with the sounds of students eager to check out the activities in the “Glow at Holmes” event late Saturday night.  The Campus Activities Board’s “Glow at Holmes”...

This Weekend Writeup features events such as a concert with musicians from around the DeKalb area as well as an event hosted by CAB with activities such as axe throwing and glow mini golf.  THE BIG SING  Date and Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday Location:...

In this episode of "StarNotes," Ryan Day, Kahlil Kambui and Austin Lamb discuss the events from Season 2 of Netflix's "Squid Games" series.

In this Weekend Writeup, events such as the opening of a new art exhibit, a free campfire night and more are available for all to attend.  BERNADETTE WOODRUFF – STRANGE LOOKING CREATURE Time and Date: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting this Friday  Location:...

Winter festivities continue from December as the Campus Activities Board’s Winter Wonderland event has returned after being canceled last year.  Opening to the public at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Winter Wonderland had a plethora of unique events including...

In this episode of "StarNotes," Ryan Day, Ethan Rodriguez and Jonathan Shelby discuss the contents of Paramount's "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," which was released last month.

The NIU Penguin Players took to the stage to perform a lighthearted, comedy musical alongside adults with disabilities and showed NIU that anyone can be a hero. “Totally Awesome” is the NIU Penguin Players’ 19th show performed at 1 p.m. Sunday...

After a little over two decades, the Broadway musical “Wicked” has finally gotten its long overdue adaptation on the silver screen.  Directed by Jon M. Chu, “Wicked: Part One,” which releases Nov. 22, tells the story of unlikely friends Elphaba,...

Vendors were ready at their booths with eclectic and macabre art pieces at the Dark Art and Oddities Con from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in Altgeld Hall. There were a variety of vendors and artists with different styles at the convention. Some...