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Elvis tribute brings back The King

By Ryan Janovic | October 26, 2017

The golden age of rock returned to the Egyptian Theater, 135 N. Second St., Saturday night when Elvis Presley tribute artist Shawn Klush took the stage. The winner of numerous Elvis Impersonator contests, Klush gave audiences a chance to hear The King’s...

Haunted houses spook students

By Haley Galvin | October 26, 2017

Gory creatures, jump scares and terrifying scenes followed by blood-curdling screams are what haunted houses thrive on, here are a few nearby places that will leave everyone terrified to turn the lights off at nightBasement of the Dead, 42 W New York...

Lee County Resident and owner of Sweet Earth, Roseann Para hands and DeKalb county resident Sue Lederer hand out candy to 9 year old Justice Dueringer, a resident of Sycamore.

Pumpkin Fest builds excitement

By Cris Rojo | October 26, 2017

Lee County Resident and owner of Sweet Earth, Roseann Para hands and DeKalb county resident Sue Lederer hand out candy to 9 year old Justice Dueringer, a resident of Sycamore.

Once finished, this Halloween treat will be an addictive snack students can't live without.

Dorm room Halloween recipe

By Victoria Lunacek | October 23, 2017

Once finished, this Halloween treat will be an addictive snack students can't live without.

Boots are an important part of fall fashion, and these styles can seem unreasonably priced at first glance, but students can find affordable ways to stay on top of the trends.

Affordable fall boot trends walk through campus

By Cris Rojo | October 23, 2017

Boots are an important part of fall fashion, and these styles can seem unreasonably priced at first glance, but students can find affordable ways to stay on top of the trends.

Students are often trying to get healthy, but there are some common myths to watch out for when changing lifestyles.

Students are exposed to misleading myths

By Victoria Lunacek | October 23, 2017

Students are often trying to get healthy, but there are some common myths to watch out for when changing lifestyles.

“Colors” bursts with originality

By Nathaniel Repay | October 19, 2017

Beck might be most famous for provoking Kanye West to storm the Grammy Stage after winning the 2014 Album of the Year award, but this multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and producer shows on “Colors” why he is a force to be reckoned with.“Colors”...

Alumna named face of theatre

By Haley Galvin | October 16, 2017

DeKalb — NIU alumna Amber Sallis knew she wanted to act the moment she stepped on stage, but she never thought she would be named the “Hot New Face of Theater Class of 2017” by the Chicago Tribune.Sallis received a BFA in acting in 2016 and has...

Once completed, this mesh pumpkin will add a cute touch to any living space this Halloween.

Mesh pumpkin Halloween DIY

By Haley Galvin | October 16, 2017

Once completed, this mesh pumpkin will add a cute touch to any living space this Halloween.

“Blade Runner 2049” captures bleak atmosphere

By Ryan Janovic | October 12, 2017

The future is a dark place in “Blade Runner 2049,” the long-awaited sequel to the 1982 cult-classic, “Blade Runner.” The new film does a remarkable job of capturing the tone and ambiance of Ridley Scott’s original.Released Oct. 6, “2049”...

Not many materials are needed for this crafty project.

DIY charging station

By Victoria Lunacek | October 12, 2017

Not many materials are needed for this crafty project.