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...

“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...

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,...

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...

Today, “Star Wars” is an iconic pop culture franchise. It has been passed on by three generations of fanatics who have closely followed the adventures of the Jedi, Sith, rebels and imperialists. Today the volume of “Star Wars” content is huge,...

A biomedical engineering club once stood as an informative series of seminars to grow the skills of the upperclassmen. Now, under new leadership, the club plans to take a new, more competitive direction. NIU CellTech has joined the Huskie roster, as...

In this Weekly Writeup, you can find events such as a job fair for all majors, jazz ensemble and orchestra performances, and a play by the School of Theatre and Dance among other events.  FALL 2025 ALL-MAJORS INTERNSHIP AND JOB FAIR  Date and...

In the midst of an abnormally sweltering start to the month of October, NIU’s academic advisors invited students to enjoy the remaining Homecoming festivities with flames and sweet treats. Organized by Student Involvement, the S’mores N'more event...

The Egyptian Theatre is usually a place where audiences sit back for classic films and live plays, but on Friday, rapper and songwriter Coi Leray had people on their feet, leaving the seats behind.  The doors, along with the concert, opened at 7 p.m....

On one side, video game consoles and games from decades past, on the other, an intense “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” tournament where only one participant can truly claim victory. As part of NIU’s Homecoming festivities, NIU Esports partnered...

As the semester progresses, instructors are starting to roll out more assignments and tougher, time-consuming projects. Whether you are feeling good or worried about your studies, here are five tips from the Huskie Academic Success Center to help increase...

Imagine the mournful, metallic cry of a whale echoing through the hall. Or the sound of a century-old classic march filling the air with powerful brass-fueled energy.  This was the sound of the NIU Wind Ensemble’s latest performance Tuesday night,...