By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
| September 16, 2024
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...
By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer
| September 16, 2024
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...
By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer
| September 15, 2024
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...
By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
| September 11, 2024
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...
By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor
| September 10, 2024
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...
By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
| May 2, 2024
Editor’s note: If you want your event featured in next week’s Weekend Roundup, email information to [email protected].
FRIDAY:
School of Theatre and Dance BA Capstone "Temporal Interference": 7:30 p.m. at Stevens Building, Sally...
By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
| April 25, 2024
Editor’s note: If you want your event featured in next week’s Weekend Roundup, email information to [email protected].
FRIDAY
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.
Children's...
By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
| April 24, 2024
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...
Despite the dreary, drizzling rain outside, environmental activists and members of the DeKalb community gathered Thursday inside the Egyptian Theatre to participate in the inaugural Earth Fest.
Hosted by climate advocacy group DeCarbon DeKalb, Earth...
The head of NIU’s prestigious jazz program Reginald “Reggie” Thomas said goodbye to the program Thursday night during the final leg of his farewell concert series.
The two-hour set featured two of the biggest names in jazz today – trombonist...
