By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
| October 17, 2024
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:...
By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
| October 10, 2024
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...
By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
| October 4, 2024
This Weekend Rundown Writeup includes events such as the “Mary Stuart” play from the NIU School of Theatre and Dance, a performance by the Kishwaukee Concert Band, a Saxophone Day event, OL&RO Trunk Show and an evening of tacos and jazz with Cole...
From lessons in stereotypes to experiencing an imaginative prequel to Willy Wonka, next week has a lot to offer.
“Wonka”
America’s favorite white boy returns Dec. 15, playing the ambitious and charismatic Willy Wonka. In this film though,...
By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
| November 30, 2023
The semester is winding down, and students may feel they need a pick-me-up to ease their finals-stressed minds. Here are three pieces of media that cover a broad range of tropes.
“Waitress”
Starting Dec. 7, select theaters will be showing the...
By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
| November 16, 2023
Disney’s powerful, wish-making film, the return of “Squid Game” and Adam Sandler’s newest film come out next week.
“Wish”
Disney’s 100th anniversary movie celebration finally comes to the big screens on Nov. 22. The story follows a...
Next week will be drizzled with a dystopian killing game, gore and gravy, and a country star’s stab at rock and roll.
“Rockstar”
Country icon Dolly Parton is set to release her 49th studio album, “Rockstar,” on Nov. 17.
The tracklist...
Next week, there will be a unique selection of media coming out for your enjoyment. From the newest Marvel film to a pop icon’s debut album, the coming week has many exciting releases.
“The Marvels”
The Marvel Cinematic Universe returns...
Get your popcorn money and take a trip down to your local theaters. Whether you’re a crime lover, music lover or a fan of story retellings, the movies have something for everyone.
“Priscilla”
Austin Butler gave an astounding performance...
Spend a weekend at the theaters, or get your headphones ready for Taylor Swift’s new album.
“Spirited Away”
Studio Ghibli Fest ends its months-long film showings with “Spirited Away” in select theaters on Oct. 28 through Nov. 1.
Studio...
Keep an eye out for a historical drama film, detectives untangling a decades-long murder and a new album next week.
“Killers of the Flower Moon”
Based on the book by David Grann, “Killers of the Flower Moon” will follow the homicide investigation...
Friday the 13th has several superstitions around it, making the date known as one of caution and unease. Here are three films releasing on the next Friday the 13th, for your viewing pleasures.
“TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR”
Taylor...
