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NIU Homecoming Block Party to be held in downtown DeKalb on Oct. 6.

NIU Homecoming Block Party to be held in downtown DeKalb

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | September 28, 2022

NIU’s 115th homecoming will introduce over 40 festivities and events to welcome home Huskies in a week of celebration.  The Huskies Homecoming Block Party will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 6 on Second Street and Palmer Court in downtown...

The Community School of the Arts will be hosting their annual Sinfonia Concerto Competition.

Community School of the Arts to hold annual Sinfonia Concerto Competition

By Tyler Murray, Sports Reporter | September 28, 2022

The Community School of the Arts at NIU is holding their annual CSA Sinfonia Concerto Competition once again Auditions will be held in the Recital Hall of the NIU Music Building at 11 a.m. on Nov. 12. One audition winner will receive a $200 cash prize...

This Is My Brave to host performances at Egyptian Theatre

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | September 28, 2022

DeKALB – The Egyptian Theatre will be hosting a night of performances dedicated to discussing mental health on Oct.13 at 7 p.m. Brought to you by the DeKalb chapter of This Is My Brave, an organization that uses storytelling to talk about mental...

DeKalb day planner: Oct. 1

By Nyah Nowakowski, News Reporter | September 28, 2022

If you’re unsure what to do for fun over the weekend, here are some events happening this Saturday in DeKalb. PERFORMING SOUTHEAST ASIA This exhibit, created in collaboration with the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, looks into the significance...

Library patrons will be offered free 15 minute slots to have professional family portraits taken at the library this Sunday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Getty Images)

DeKalb Public Library to offer free family portraits

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter | September 27, 2022

DeKALB– The DeKalb Public Library is offering free family portraits with a professional photographer. Patrons are offered 15 minute time slots, and will get three to five quality family photos taken. This event will be held on Sunday between 2 p.m....

The Egyptian Theatre is located downtown DeKalb at 135 N. 2nd Street.

Egyptian Theatre to host month of horror films

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | September 26, 2022

DeKALB — The Egyptian Theatre will host a four-night horror movie series at 7 p.m. every Tuesday during the month of October. A double featurette, “The Mummy’s Hand” and “The Mummy’s Tomb” will kick off the event on Oct. 4. “Psycho”...

DeKalb Public Library will be holding a workshop for painting pumpkins.

DeKalb Public Library hosts Pumpkin Painting workshop

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | September 23, 2022

The DeKalb Public Library will be hosting a Pumpkin Painting workshop from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 1. This workshop is available to people of all ages and is free for DeKalb Public Library patrons. All supplies are provided by the Library. To...

A view of the balcony seating mural in the Egyptian Theatre.

Tickets now available for Egyptian Theatre’s ‘BOO’ze & Spirits Flashlight Tour’

By Laqes Davis, Lifestyle Writer | September 23, 2022

DeKALB — The Egyptian Theatre is hosting an event called the “BOO’ze & Spirits Flashlight Tour” this fall. The theater will share scary stories and reveal secrets about ghosts that roam throughout the building.  According to the event...

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DeKalb day planner: Sept. 24

By Nyah Nowakowski, News Reporter | September 21, 2022

If you’re unsure of what to do this weekend to celebrate the first five weeks of classes being complete, here are some events happening this Saturday as well as some restaurants to check out.  BREAKFAST IN DEKALB Looking for a good place to eat...

Ashlie Amber will perform her show “Ashlie Amber: I Will Always Love You” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 18.

Egyptian Theatre to host Anime Film Festival

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | September 20, 2022

DeKALB – The Egyptian Theatre is hosting an Anime Film Festival on Saturday at 6 p.m. The festival is sponsored by the NIU Division of Academic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion along with the NIU Asian American Resource Center and is free for all who...

The Cultural Sisterhood Summit is an event that will take place on Saturday, September 24 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lunch will be provided to attendees.

GSRC to host Cultural Sister Summit

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | September 20, 2022

DeKALB - The Cultural Sisterhood Summit will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center at 231 N. Annie Glidden Road.  The event is free of charge and will offer free lunch to those who attend....

The town of Crested Butte, Colorado, where NIU's Outdoor Adventures will be traveling for a five night skiing and snowboarding trip in January. A three day lift ticket and a stay at Three Seasons Condominiums are among the featured parts of the trip. (Getty Images)

Outdoor Adventures arranges snowboard and ski trip

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter | September 20, 2022

DeKALB- Outdoor Adventures is organizing a Colorado snowboard and ski trip, where attendees will travel to Crested Butte, Colorado. The trip takes place from Jan. 2 to Jan. 7. Crested Butte is known to some as the “last great ski town.” The resort...