Navigating fitness in a pandemic can certainly be tricky. Gyms in the DeKalb area, including NIU’s Recreation Center, have put protocols in place to keep patrons safe when pumping iron. Those who...

Holidays are normally a time of year for people to gather with their loved ones and spend some quality time together. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic many people might not be able to spend the holidays...

DeKALB – 2020 has been exceptionally hard for small businesses due to COVID-19 resulting in a reduction in hours and preventing people from visiting storefronts. However, DeKalb resident Pamela Sanders,...

Thanksgiving is a beloved tradition for many American families. This holiday brings good food and the people who we are thankful for together. With COVID-19 surging across the country, it’s an excellent...

Thanksgiving break is just around the corner, and with that usually comes a big family gathering with a variety of foods to give thanks. With COVID-19 surging across the U.S, it’s important to realize...

Volunteering has always been a way for students to give back to their community or help those in need. During a pandemic volunteering might not be the same as it used to be with social distance and other...

DeKALB – With COVID-19 canceling nearly all concerts and tours by popular artists, musicians have begun to live-stream their performances for fans. Here are a few concerts to check out in the coming...

Local bars and restaurants lost their live music when dining rooms were ordered to close due to COVID-19, leaving musicians with lost income and exposure necessary to build a fanbase. Before the pandemic,...

NIU’s Gender and Sexuality Resource Center will host two virtual panels for students to learn about the LGBTQ+ community from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Nov. 21. The meeting, held via Zoom, will...

NIU’s Masters in Fine Arts program is currently hosting its Fall 2020 Art Exhibition Sleight of Hand. The exhibit opened Tuesday and closes Nov. 17. Viewings are by appointment only. Attendees must contact...

While westerns aren’t as popular as they used to be in the film industry, a new breed of 20th century set, period piece westerns, like “No Country for Old Men” and “Hell or High Water,” have...

The third and final installment of the 20th annual independent student film festival Reality Bytes is the weakest link of its other two parts. After the exceptional second part, this part doesn’t live...