Recent breakout artist Chappell Roan received backlash after canceling major performances with one day’s notice. The “Good Luck, Babe!” singer pulled out of being a headliner for two shows with the All Things Go music festival.  The festival...

Swathed in shades of shimmering blue, three witches emerge on stage as green mist swirls, white smoke rises and eerie notes set the tone for this harrowing story, the tragic life of Macbeth. A tale full of blood, ambition and deadly consequences.  These...

NIU students and local artists alike came together to curate an art show in honor of the 117th Homecoming for the Huskies. Jubilee, a home for locally-curated artisans at 128 E. Lincoln Highway, debuted their art show “Huskie Homage” on Tuesday....

This Weekend Writeup includes several Homecoming events, an orchestra concert, a famous play by the NIU School of Theatre and Dance and a Homecoming brunch with the NIU school mascots.  HUSKIE SHOWDOWN Date and Time: noon to 4 p.m. Friday Location:...

NIU Esports invited students for a night of retro gaming this homecoming week at the “Huskie Rumble” event where gamers could try a variety of old school games.  The event ran from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday in Altgeld Hall. Gamers could...

Murder, death, witches, treachery and a descent into madness create the perfect recipe for a hauntingly good show, just in time for Halloween.  These themes are at the heart of the School of Theatre and Dance’s upcoming performance of Shakespeare’s...

  A normal Tuesday evening of passersby trying to escape the biting cold wind was interrupted by a soft, relaxing chime that echoed across MLK Commons.  Members of the NIU Percussion Ensemble gathered at MLK Commons at 4 p.m. Tuesday to...

Move over, pumpkin spice, there's new fall favorites for drinks and lattes this season: crisp apple and toasty almond. Enjoy a delicious mix of wonderful flavors to get you into the fall mindset. From toasted marshmallow to apple chai and raspberry...

A mix of spooky tunes and fall melodies, here are some songs to get you in the mood for the October season. Lucy’s picks “A Little Priest” -  Stephen Sondheim “Harvest Moon” - Neil Young “Night on Bald Mountain” - Modest...

The “Dragon Ball” anime finally returns after six long years and graces the fans with astounding animations and shocking revelations.  Released last Friday, “Dragon Ball DAIMA” is the newest addition to the “Dragon Ball” series and the...

This Weekend Rundown Writeup includes events such as the “Paint the Windows!” Homecoming event, a fall festival featuring a corn maze and fall-themed treats, a concert by the Composition Club, a chili cook-off and a spooky roller derby scrimmage.  SPOOKY...