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The Great DuBois circus duo to perform at Egyptian Theatre

The Great DuBois circus duo to perform at Egyptian Theatre

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist | August 29, 2022

For the first time, the performing arts duo “The Great DuBois: Masters of Variety” is coming to the Egyptian Theater at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10. First making their Hollywood appearance in the hit Hugh Jackman film “The Greatest Showman,”...

Jazz in Progress to perform at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 at the DeKalb Public Library in the main lobby.

Upcoming event: ‘Swingin’ the Bandshell’

By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer | August 26, 2022

DeKALB — The band Jazz in Progress will be hosting their annual "Swingin’ the Bandshell" concert at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 30. The concert will be held at the Dee Palmer Band Shell in Hopkins Park, 1407 Sycamore Road. The event is free of charge and open...

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

DeKalb day planner: Aug. 27

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | August 23, 2022

If you’re unsure of what to do this weekend to celebrate the first week of classes being done, here are some events happening this Saturday.  NIU women’s volleyball Catch the last match of day two of the Huskie Invitational and cheer on NIU’s...

Attendees walking in the DeKalb Pride march

The Egyptian Theatre to host Pride events

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | June 22, 2022

DeKALB - Pride Month is coming to a close, but there is still time to show support and attend events before the month is over.  The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N 2nd St., is hosting two Pride events on June 23 for the DeKalb community to come out and celebrate....

Walk a Mile to Support Survivors will begin at the East Lagoon 11 a.m. Saturday (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

DeKalb day planner: April 30

By Grace Barone | April 28, 2022

Start your countdown until the end of the semester! If you’re looking for some fun during your last few weeks of school, here are some activities going on in DeKalb this Saturday.  Cup in Hand Kickball Tournament  The Sycamore Park District, 940...

Upcoming performances of "The Language Archive" will be April 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. and April 30 at 2 p.m. in the Sally Stevens Players Theatre in the Stevens Building (Abigail Lamoreaux | Northern Star)

NIU School of Theatre and Dance’s ‘The Language Archive’: Hilarious and heartbreaking

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | April 26, 2022

On Friday, the NIU School of Theatre and Dance opened their final play of the season, “The Language Archive,” written by Julia Cho. This prizewinning play from 2009 received a breath of new life in this production, thanks to the more interpretive...

The Studio 205 Exhibition will be held in Studio 205 in the Still Gym on May 5 (Courtesy of Lizzy Warner)

Studio 205 Exhibition to showcase three painting majors’ artwork

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | April 24, 2022

DeKALB – Lizzy Warner, Tina Figarelli and Julie Ashley are BFA painting majors who will be graduating this spring. They are hosting the “Studio 205 Exhibition” to showcase the art they have made during their years at NIU. The exhibition will...

A group of students who attended and celebrated Holi Festival in 2019 post together for a photo (Courtesy of Sharan Shetty)

Holi: Festival of Colors to bring students together, celebrate arrival of spring

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | April 21, 2022

DeKALB – Holi: Festival of Colors is a Hindu festival popular in India that celebrates spring, good over evil and brings people together.  The festival will take place on Saturday in Central Park, located between Stevenson and Grant, according to...

Two people are upset, ignoring each other after fight (Getty Images)

How to communicate and set boundaries with your roommates

By Grace Barone | April 19, 2022

Going to college brings many firsts for students, one of them is experiencing life outside of their parent’s house. Living on your own for the first time can be a difficult adjustment for some people. Not only are you completely responsible for yourself,...

Drone shot of the butterfly waystation spiral  at Mayfield Congregational Church, 28405 East Church Road (Courtesy of Randy Caspersen)

Documentary by NIU professor to be screened at the Egyptian Theatre

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | April 17, 2022

DeKALB – An NIU professor is bringing attention to the decline of monarch butterflies in the Midwest with his documentary “Plants, Pollinators & Prayers.”  The documentary will be shown 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 North...

The students in the Film Festival Administration class pose with Reality Bytes shirts (Courtesy of Hunter Weston)

Reality Bytes Independent Student Film Festival to be held in person

DeKALB — After three years of being trapped online, the Reality Bytes Independent Student Film Festival will return to Cole Hall for an in-person event at 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. 20 films will be competing for top prizes over the course of two...