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A mix of DeKalb residents and NIU students came to hear the joint performance of the NIU Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony in the NIU Combined Band Concert. From 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., both bands left the audience pleasantly shocked during their concert...

NIU’s Furry Club is already making its mark outside of university boundaries in the club’s inaugural year. In a close-knit partnership with other furry clubs from universities across the state, the NIU Furry Club co-hosted the second annual “Tri-Tails”...

It takes courage and strength for students to walk upon a stage and perform a talent in front of people, but hearing the applause is worth every practice. At 7 p.m. Thursday in the Holmes Student Center’s Huskie Den, the first annual Student Showcase...

In this episode of StarNotes, Assistant Editor Ryan Day and Opinion Columnist Nia Jackson discuss the impact “A Minecraft Movie” has had on not just in the film industry but also in meme culture.  Despite the film’s explosion in meme culture,...

Movie and short film lovers are in luck as an abundance of independent short films and animations come to the big screen during the Reality Bytes Film Festival.   The Reality Bytes Film Festival kicked off from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Cole...

There's a not so silent killer among Gen Z, one that's constantly attacking our health and is taken for granted without us realizing it: The constant noises we choose to immerse ourselves in. Hearing loss is growing among our generation with 10% of...

NIU’s annual Reality Bytes Film Festival returns this week, featuring student-made films from around the world.  Reality Bytes is a free event where short films are shown to the DeKalb community over the course of two days.  This year, the film...

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as an algorithmic-based art exhibit, the closing concert of a World Music Festival, a game night of UNO and more.  SHAHRZAD MOTALLEBI - “CODE TO CAST”  Date and Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday  Location:...

In this episode of StarNotes, Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Photo Editor Ethan Rodriguez discuss their thoughts on the bright and dark side of video game adaptations in the film industry.  Video games are a critical part of the entertainment...

  Patriotism filled the Music Building as the U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers' Chorus sang, drummed and tapped into the hearts of the people in attendance.  From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. the U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers' Chorus held a free...

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as a gaming night, Earth Fest, a performance by the U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus and more.  HUSKIE GAMING JACKBOX NIGHT  Date and Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday  Location: Altgeld...