The NIU Pick Museum of Anthropology has been a staple on the University’s campus for years. It was founded in 1964, is located in Cole Hall and is part of the department of anthropology.  According to Enjoy Illinois, the museum houses over 20,000...

The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N Second St., in downtown DeKalb hosted an event sponsored by NIU’s Center for Black Studies on Wednesday. It was a free event and open to the public.  The film shown was the 1978 adventure fantasy film “The Wiz,” with...

DeKALB — Tails Humane Society is helping individuals get revenge on Valentine’s Day in a humorous way this year. Tails Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Road, is an animal shelter where individuals can go adopt and rescue cats, dogs, bunnies and...

The university campus is filled with departments and buildings that offer an eclectic array of classes and programs, but in honor of Black History Month It would feel appropriate to put a spotlight on a section that doesn’t get a lot of attention. The...

DeKALB — The NIU School of Theatre and Dance has a variety of productions set for this spring semester that vary in both genre and message. While some performances have already happened, there is still much to look forward to. “Hit the Wall”...

The restaurant scene in DeKalb is vibrant, to say the least. So many types of restaurants from different cultures, all bring their cuisine to DeKalb. There is a hint of truth to the “broke college student” stereotype we all hear, so for the sake of...

Valentine’s Day can be a stressful time of year for couples as they scramble to plan dates and get the perfect gifts for their partners. If you need a last-minute gift and don’t want to pay the expedited shipping fee, check out these three local Black-owned...

DeKALB — The pet of the week at Tails Humane Society is Brian, a sweet 10-year-old senior cat looking for a warm home and lots of love. Brian is a sweet, chatty, outgoing cat who loves everyone. Although Brian can live in a home with other cats,...

DeKALB — Insomnia Cookies hosted its grand opening at the chain’s new location in downtown DeKalb, 203 E. Lincoln Highway, on Saturday. The chain is known for having warm, delicious cookies available late at night and offers a delivery service.  This...

DeKALB — Insomnia Cookies will be having their grand opening downtown, 203 E. Lincoln Highway, on Saturday from noon to 1 a.m., with a pajama party at 8 p.m. Insomnia Cookies is a chain known for staying open late to deliver cookies and other treats...