A cool breeze blew as the scorching sun touched Hopkins Park and the comforting tune of instruments danced along the breeze, marking the start of the Burning Cicada Arts and Music Festival.  From 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday in Hopkins Park, the Burning...

The Burning Cicada Festival will return to embrace the DeKalb community this Saturday and invites you to check out some of their activities, guest speakers and food vendors.  From 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday in Hopkins Park, the annual Burning Cicada...

As you take your first step inside, light and color surround you. Your eyes open wide to take it all in.  These are but some of the feelings invoked by entering the new exhibit, “that which you fear, being a soul and unable to speak (for Louise...

Looking for a friendly face to follow you through fall? Meet Bailey, a lovable 6-year-old dog searching for her forever home. Bailey is a fully spayed black and white mixed breed dog who would be most comfortable in a calm environment, preferably with...

The Huskie Den bustled with action as its stage welcomed the musical arts of an NIU student-led band, Boba Haus.  Formed in September 2023, the band was back on stage at 8:30 p.m. Friday boasting musical stylings with inspirations drawing from their...

College shouldn’t have students drowning in a sea of research papers and part-time jobs. It is important to remember to give yourself a break and have some fun every once in a while.  There are a plethora of outdoor activities students can engage...

For those moving to DeKalb, you might be leaving behind not just your family but also your church and place of community. A community of like-minded people and the space to practice your preferred religion is important, especially when establishing yourself...

Sigma Nu was named NIU’s leading fraternity for leadership development on June 12. They received this recognition from the Center for Fraternal Excellence. The Theta Eta chapter aims to foster leadership. Members of Sigma Nu have held many leadership...

A local flower shop is blooming flowers, botanicals and unions.   Nestled in between the fertile farmlands of Northern Illinois sits a quaint town dressed in Americana. Sprawling canopies line up against colonial revival buildings that pay homage...

One of Tails Humane Society’s youngest felines is waiting to be your Buddy as this week’s Tails’ Pet of the Week. Buddy, a domestic shorthair cat with black and white fur, turned 1 year old Thursday and is in search of a new beginning after a...