On the eve of Halloween, the Boutell Concert Hall overflowed with brightly dressed spectators and terrifying tunes of the past.  The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra held their annual Halloween concert at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and played...

“Helldivers 2” has risen from the dangerous depths of obscurity thanks to the final update of the 60-day plan.  Released Oct. 15 and dubbed patch 01.001.104, this update was part of Arrowhead Games Studios’ 60-day plan, a period in which the...

The Year of Shadow reaches its apex with the release of the “Dark Beginnings” series to promote the next “Sonic the Hedgehog” game.  “Sonic X Shadow: Dark Beginnings” is a short, three episode YouTube series on the official “Sonic the...

“In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war.”  This iconic tagline, credited to co-creator of the series Rick Priestley, has served as the basis for understanding the world of “Warhammer 40K” since the franchise’s inception.  Despite...

Jazz could be heard echoing late into the night, paying tribute to a legend of jazz himself.  The NIU School of Music held their first Jazz Faculty Recital of the year at 7 p.m. Monday and kicked it off with a bang.  Paying tribute to Benny Golson,...

As we near the ghoulish Halloween season, the cold wind and gloomy skies are forcing students to stay indoors, allowing for the perfect time to start reading books that represent all the best things about fall.  Curling up in bed or on a chair or...

Recent breakout artist Chappell Roan received backlash after canceling major performances with one day’s notice. The “Good Luck, Babe!” singer pulled out of being a headliner for two shows with the All Things Go music festival.  The festival...

NIU Esports invited students for a night of retro gaming this homecoming week at the “Huskie Rumble” event where gamers could try a variety of old school games.  The event ran from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday in Altgeld Hall. Gamers could...

Murder, death, witches, treachery and a descent into madness create the perfect recipe for a hauntingly good show, just in time for Halloween.  These themes are at the heart of the School of Theatre and Dance’s upcoming performance of Shakespeare’s...

  A normal Tuesday evening of passersby trying to escape the biting cold wind was interrupted by a soft, relaxing chime that echoed across MLK Commons.  Members of the NIU Percussion Ensemble gathered at MLK Commons at 4 p.m. Tuesday to...

A mix of spooky tunes and fall melodies, here are some songs to get you in the mood for the October season. Lucy’s picks “A Little Priest” -  Stephen Sondheim “Harvest Moon” - Neil Young “Night on Bald Mountain” - Modest...

The “Dragon Ball” anime finally returns after six long years and graces the fans with astounding animations and shocking revelations.  Released last Friday, “Dragon Ball DAIMA” is the newest addition to the “Dragon Ball” series and the...