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NIU School of Theatre and Dance will premiere "God of Carnage" at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 4 at the Sally Stevens Players Theatre in the Steven’s Building. (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

NIU School of Theatre and Dance to perform plays by Ukrainian playwrights

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | April 2, 2022

DeKALB — The NIU School of Theatre and Dance will host a night of readings from Ukrainian playwrights at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the O'Connell Theatre in the Stevens Building, 200 University Circle Avenue.  Admission is free, but donations are welcomed...

James E. Ransome and Lesa Cline-Ransome held a lecture on Wednesday in the Recital Hall in the Music building where they discussed their work in illustration and children's books.  (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

DeKalb day planner: April 3

By Grace Barone | March 31, 2022

You’ve made it past the halfway point of the semester, congratulations! If you’re looking for a relaxing day filled with music, theater and yoga, here are some ideas on what to do this Sunday.  Chambers Ensemble Competition  Kick off your Sunday...

Transgender Flag held in the sky (Getty Images)

Gender and Sexuality Resource Center to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | March 29, 2022

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center will celebrate the Transgender Day of Visibility by hosting an in-person event and sharing words of support and affirmation on Thursday. Transgender Day of Visibility, also known as TDOV, takes place on March...

There's Fun In Store, downtown DeKalb, has a wide variety of games to choose from (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)

Date night ideas for $20 or less

By Grace Barone | March 27, 2022

Dating in college can be difficult for a variety of reasons. One obstacle college students may face is having a lack of funds. It's hard having a job while being a full-time student and with the price of almost everything getting hiked up recently, going...

Austyn Menk (from left) plays piano, Morgan Turner plays string bass, Kirby Fellis plays trombone and Noah Brooks plays drums in a jazz quartet (Zohair Khan | Northern Star)

Ukraine Benefit Concert brings community together

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | March 27, 2022

DeKALB — NIU President Lisa Freeman started off Friday’s Ukraine Benefit Concert with a speech about people coming together to support communities abroad before introducing the first performance of the night.  The concert was hosted by the NIU...

NIU Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble hosted their first concert of the semester on Oct. 6 in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

NIU School of Music to host Ukraine Benefit Concert

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | March 24, 2022

DeKALB – As the war in Ukraine drags on, students and faculty at NIU are looking for ways to help those affected. The NIU School of Music will be hosting a Ukraine Benefit Concert from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Friday to encourage individuals to donate to aid...

The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak Street, hosts a variety of workshops and events open to the public (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

DeKalb day planner: March 26

By Grace Barone | March 24, 2022

With the weather warming up in DeKalb, there are more things to do around town. This Saturday, DeKalb has some events and concerts happening. Here’s some of what’s going on if you’re looking for ideas on how to spend your weekend.   Rock painting...

Grant Towers at NIU, a dorm complex that houses students in double and single rooms (left), and a ground view of One Bennett Park Apartments, 451 Grand Avenue in Chicago (right) (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)

The pros and cons of living on campus and off campus

By Bailey Eschbach, Lifestyle Writer | March 20, 2022

The majority of college students will experience living in a dorm, apartment or both. For students trying to figure out the best living situation, it can be difficult to figure out the positives and negatives of both before making a decision. Here are...

The Ellwood Mansion is available for individuals to sign up for guided tours.

DeKalb day planner: March 11

By Grace Barone | March 10, 2022

You’ve survived the school week! If you’re looking for something to do in DeKalb before your spring break plans, here are some ideas on what to do this Friday.  Visit the Ellwood Mansion DeKalb is rich in history. If you're interested in learning...

Jeff Foster is the owner of Common Grounds in Sycamore with the goal of making it a "safe space" (Kyra Johnson | Northern Star)

Owner of Common Grounds aims to have a place for inspiration and community

By Kyra Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | March 10, 2022

DeKalb County is home to very few Black-owned businesses. One of these is Common Grounds: Coffee, Tea, and Smoothies, 2180 Oakland Drive Unit B in Sycamore.  Owner Jeff Foster reopened in July 2016 and created a space with a vision for anyone to get...

Kaitlyn Cheng (Left) looks longingly at the horizon as Irina in "Three Sisters" The play was performed in November at the Sally Stevens Players Theatre in the Stevens Building (Courtesy of Kaitlyn Cheng)

Kaitlyn Cheng shines bright in NIU theatre productions

By Parker Otto | March 8, 2022

Sitting in the student lounge of the Stevens Building, it’s nearing the end of the fall semester when Kaitlyn Cheng sits down for an interview. She’s very excited to talk about her work as she prepares to graduate in May. Some students at NIU are...