NIU has been coined as a “suitcase school” for years, meaning students stay on campus during the week then pack their suitcase and head home for the weekend. While there are a variety of reasons why students may choose to go home over the weekend,...
By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer
| February 17, 2022
Food has a way of bringing people together, especially those of us who love to eat. Most dishes often have interesting backstories or have taken shape through history, especially foods that have deep roots in cultures.
The term “soul food” may...
There is a need to listen, watch and uplift Black artists and it’s easy to do when they are right on campus. Read the stories of three Black theater majors who are making their way through the theater department at NIU and look to make a mark on their...
By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
| February 14, 2022
There seems to be a lot of buzz around the topic of mental health lately, especially during the pandemic and the rise of virtual learning. While our society seems to be warming up to the idea that it’s OK to not be OK, some communities seem to be falling...
By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer
| February 13, 2022
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...
By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer
| February 13, 2022
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...
By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
| February 9, 2022
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”...
By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
| February 3, 2022
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...
