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Film review: "Mank"

Film review: “Mank”

By Parker Otto | December 12, 2020

While 2020 has completely changed the way films are viewed, many great films have come out this year including “The Gentlemen,” “Da 5 Bloods” and “Tenet.” Now, after six years since his last film, “Gone Girl,” and extended television work,...

Egyptian theatre wishes DeKalb a happy holiday.

Egyptian Theatre postpones holiday events

By Parker Otto | December 3, 2020

DeKALB – In response to rising COVID-19 cases across Illinois, The Egyptian Theatre has postponed all of their December events to January. The postponement includes their Holiday Film Series and performances of “The Nutcracker” by the Beth Fowler...

Concert to show off School of Music talent

Chantel Davis impresses in student recital

By Kennedy Jones | December 3, 2020

NIU’s School of Music held another delightful livestream concert of a students recital. This time Chantel Davis performed her violin Recital on the school’s YouTube channel NIUSoM Live at 6:30 Tuesday.  During Davis’ recital, I was impressed...

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Four concerts to look out for

By Parker Otto | November 18, 2020

DeKALB – With COVID-19 canceling nearly all concerts and tours by popular artists, musicians have begun to live-stream their performances for fans. Here are a few concerts to check out in the coming weeks. Rufus Wainwright | Nov. 20 and Nov. 27 The...

"Release" by Alex Bridges

Masters in Fine Arts program holds Sleight of Hand Exhibition

By Colton Loeb | November 13, 2020

NIU’s Masters in Fine Arts program is currently hosting its Fall 2020 Art Exhibition Sleight of Hand. The exhibit opened Tuesday and closes Nov. 17. Viewings are by appointment only. Attendees must contact Lisa Deirst-Thomas at [email protected]...

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Movie review: ‘Let Him Go’

By Parker Otto | November 13, 2020

While westerns aren’t as popular as they used to be in the film industry, a new breed of 20th century set, period piece westerns, like “No Country for Old Men” and “Hell or High Water,” have redefined the genre. “Let Him Go,” released Friday,...

Dusable, the building reserved for media studies.

Film review: Reality Bytes Film Festival part three

By Jacob Baker | November 11, 2020

The third and final installment of the 20th annual independent student film festival Reality Bytes is the weakest link of its other two parts. After the exceptional second part, this part doesn’t live up to those expectations. However, select films...

Jack Arends Visual Arts Building is where NIU Student Tyler Madison was found dead Monday. NIU Police do not expect foul play in the incident.

Master in Fine Arts program opens Sleight of Hand Art Exhibition

By Kennedy Jones | November 10, 2020

DeKALB — NIU’s Master in Fine Arts program will be hosting it’s Fall 2020 Sleight of Hand Art Exhibition. This event is being done by appointments only, because of the current quarantine.  Lisa Deinst-Thomas is the person to email at [email protected].  “We...

young woman in headphones listening to music from laptop on the sofa in the living room.

5 music videos you should check out

By Colton Loeb | November 9, 2020

We all know video killed the radio star, but these days music videos aren't what they used to be. They have almost gone the way of radio or MTV. Here are a few recent music videos that prove they are an art form that is here to stay.  Virtual Aerobics...

DuSable Hall is a primary building where the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences holds its classes.

Film review: Reality Bytes Film Festival part two

By Jacob Baker | November 6, 2020

The second part of the 20th annual independent student film festival Reality Bytes offers strong visions from a diverse group of filmmakers through its pairing of seven films that range from immensely detailed animated shorts to educational documentaries...

Music building sign stands in the grass along Lucinda Avenue in DeKalb.

Music review: Robert De Leon Junior Percussion Recital

By Kennedy Jones | November 4, 2020

NIU’s School of Music hosted a live streamed concert of Robert De Leon Junior Percussion Recital on its Youtube channel NIUSoM Live at at 8 p. m. on Friday.  For the musician Robert De Leon’s performance, I was amazed by how few instruments were...

DuSable Building

Review: 20th annual independent student film festival Reality Bytes

By Jacob Baker | October 30, 2020

The 20th annual independent student film festival Reality Bytes premiered Oct. 21 for free via Vimeo, and will be available until Nov. 21. The film festival is broken up into three parts. Each part consists of five to eight student films by film students...