“I love climbing, it's the perfect balance of physical performance with, like, solving problems,” said Cassandra Phillips, a physics doctoral student and president of Climbing Club. Phillips has been solving vertical challenges since childhood,...

Anxiety, at its core, is a deeply human condition. As social creatures, people are prone to intense feelings when outside pressures hinder and interrupt their own experiences.   Audiences were treated to stories and experiences of people dealing...

DeKALB – Marlon Wayans, the youngest out of 10 siblings from the Wayan legacy, hosted a sold-out show Thursday at the Holmes Student Center. Wayans needed no introduction as he has been in countless projects such as “The Wayans Bros,” “Scary Movie,”...

Are you looking for a loyal companion to bring joy to your home?  Say hello to Wayne.  Wayne is 5 years old and weighs less than 20 pounds, so he won’t take up too much room. Age is just a number, and Wayne is living proof of that. Despite his...

Editor’s note: If you want your event featured in next week’s Weekend Roundup, email information to editor@northernstar.info Friday: February Tattoo Guest Spots: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Dekalb Tattoo Company, 817 W. Lincoln Highway...

Located adjacent to DeKalb's infamous Egyptian Theatre, an Indian fusion restaurant, Burger Naan, puts a tantalizing twist on classic Indian food with its innovative dishes.   Highlight menu items include butter chicken macaroni and cheese, tandoori...

DeKALB – In collaboration with NASCAR, NIU Esports invited both casual and hardcore fans of Rocket League to an event open to all visitors for a chill afternoon of gaming.  Released back in 2015 by Epic Games, Rocket League became one of the bigger...

Relive the British Invasion and get the complete Beatles experience. The Grammy-nominated fab four of lads better known as the Liverpool Legends, will grace the Egyptian Theatre’s stage 8 p.m Saturday, Feb. 16.  The quartet formed in 2005 after...

Editor’s note: If you want your event featured in next week’s Weekend Roundup, email information to editor@northernstar.info Friday:  Disney Trivia Night: 6:30 p.m. Pizza Pros, 1205 W. Lincoln Highway Saturday:  AARP Tax-Aide:...

A tale of love, tragedy and heartache, set with a beautiful score by famed Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky, “Swan Lake,” is classic ballet that has drawn in audiences for generations. Dimensions Youth Ballet and Dimensions Dance Academy will...

DeKALB – The scent of hot cocoa immediately wafted through the air, and the sounds of cheerful conversation could be heard. Visitors were encouraged to choose from a variety of delectable sweets and treats to spice up their hot cocoa or enjoy on the...