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Students write for emotions

By Darius Parker | April 27, 2017

Poets have been participating in daily writing prompts and sharing their work via social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook for National Poetry Month. There are three student poets who are using these prompts to find their own voices and power...

Mike Roper (left) was disguised and placed among some of his employees for an episode of "Undercover Boss" featuring Taco Bueno.

Alumnus makes an ‘Undercover’ debut

By Sam Malone | April 27, 2017

Mike Roper (left) was disguised and placed among some of his employees for an episode of "Undercover Boss" featuring Taco Bueno.

‘Veep’ features alumnus star

By Victoria Lunacek | April 27, 2017

Matt Walsh, NIU psychology alumnus, stars in HBO’s show "Veep" where he plays the character Mike McLintock, the comedic relief of the show."Veep" debuted its sixth season April 17 and follows former Senator Selina Meyer as she finds being Vice President...

The Sigma Kappa Color Run painted runners a rainbow of colors filling the air with colored powder.

Runners splashed in colors

By Victoria Lunacek | April 27, 2017

The Sigma Kappa Color Run painted runners a rainbow of colors filling the air with colored powder.

Humor Playlist

April 24, 2017

1. “Three Little Pigs” by Green Jelly2. “New Math” by Bo Burnham3. “Peaches” by The Presidents of the United States of America4. “A Boy Named Sue” by Johnny Cash5. “Stacy’s Mom” by Fountains of Wayne6. “Scotty Doesn’t Know”...

Corporate fashion to flourish in spring

By Tatianna Salisbury | April 24, 2017

DeKALB —  The Fashion Industries Organization invites students to experience an event unlike any other on campus this semester with their Corporate Catwalk Spring Fashion Show 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium.This year, the fashion...

Acclaimed local DJ returning home

By Victoria Lunacek | April 24, 2017

DeKALB — From old-school hip-hop and disco to new-age techno, Lee Foss works his magic on the turntable. A world-renowned DJ and producer, Foss has been described as "one of the most talented forces in modern day dance music," according to an April...

Projected Billboard winners

By Darius Parker | April 24, 2017

Billboard recently announced the nominations for their music awards, and with so many fan favorites up for awards, one can assume the competition is going to be fierce. The ceremony will air 7 p.m. May 21 and will feature several talented artists. Drake...

Specials to entice appetites

By Melynda Lewis | April 20, 2017

DeKalb | Come get a taste of DeKalb between April 23 and 29 in celebration of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s Restaurant Week when local restaurants will hold sales and provide special meals to entice new customers.This is the second year the Chamber...

Rihanna doesn't try to hide her love for weed with lyrics about smoking flying freely from her lips.

Weed inspires hit albums

By Darius Parker | April 20, 2017

Rihanna doesn't try to hide her love for weed with lyrics about smoking flying freely from her lips.

Green Tangerine Records will have extended hours in celebration of Record Store Day with special giveaways and limited release albums.

Vinyls celebrated for unique sound

By Victoria Lunacek | April 20, 2017

Green Tangerine Records will have extended hours in celebration of Record Store Day with special giveaways and limited release albums.

‘Furious’ franchise seals its ‘Fate’

By Tatianna Salisbury | April 20, 2017

F. Gary Gray’s “Fate of the Furious” sent audience expectations into overdrive at its release Thursday night.“Fate” was the eighth film of the “Furious” franchise and the first installment of three to burn out the series. When talk of an...