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Transparent Factors in Form and Content

By Sarah LaLond | February 2, 2019

Tucked away inside NIU’s most recognizable building is the NIU Art Museum. Located in Altgeld Hall 116, the museum is currently displaying Transparent Factors in Form and Content through Friday, Feb. 15.This exhibition aims to present, “... literal...

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National Get Up Day

By Sarah LaLond | February 1, 2019

Celebrate the end of National Skating Month with National Get Up Day. On the ice, skaters are constantly getting up after falling down, which is a practice that applies to every aspect of life. This national day was created in 2017 by U.S. Figure Skating,...

6 ways to pass the time when stuck inside during winter

By Sarah Fischer | January 31, 2019

As is expected at this time of year, northern Illinois is experiencing record-breaking temperatures which have closed businesses and schools in the DeKalb area, including the university, as well as created dangerous road conditions and kept people indoors...

A beginner’s guide to start reading comic books

By Parker Otto | January 31, 2019

Within the last 20 years, many comic books that were thought unfilmable have been given large budget blockbusters. Both well known superheroes like Batman and Captain America and obscure characters such as Ant-Man and the Guardians of the Galaxy have...

A beginner’s guide to film: Cinematography

By Parker Otto | January 31, 2019

Film is a century old art form that captivated people of different races and nationalities. What was once a novelty has now become a billion dollar industry. However, there are still elements of film that can be perplexing to the average filmgoer. When...

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Sycamore Eat Week: Egg Haven

By Sarah LaLond | January 31, 2019

If you’re in the mood for brunch, look no further than Sycamore’s Egg Haven Pancakes & Café, located at 2562 Sycamore Rd. They open daily 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.I’m a pancake enthusiast, so I ordered the restaurant's...

Galentine’s Day

By Sarah LaLond | January 31, 2019

Galentine’s Day proves that nothing can stop Leslie Knope’s love for her friends, not even a holiday originally meant for couples. Made popular by Amy Poehler’s character on “Parks and Recreation”, Galentine’s Day is a February celebration...

Club Feature: Outdoor Adventures Club

By Kurt Bitting | January 31, 2019

President/Leadership:Michael Valle, Seth GeddesBrief description of the organization:The Outdoor Adventures club takes outdoor trips around the country with a variety of activities. We are a group of people who enjoy the outdoors and novel experiences.Are...

10 films celebrating anniversaries

By Tatianna Salisbury | January 30, 2019

Time flies when there are hundreds of movies released every year, and the 2019 film season is in full swing with anticipated releases like “Captain Marvel,” “Dumbo” and “Avengers: Endgame” set to arrive within the coming months. With so many...

Netflix’s price increase has positive student response

By Sarah Fischer | January 30, 2019

In recent years, Netflix has become a major leader in the entertainment industry, but Jan. 8 the streaming giant announced it will once more be raising its prices and NIU students have expressed their opinions on the matter.The price increase will take...

Backstreet Boys retain relevance with new album

By Peter Zemeske | January 30, 2019

Backstreet Boys is a group that reminds listeners of the late ’90s so a new Backstreet Boys album might come as a surprise, but the group is back and its latest entry in the music world is “DNA,” released Jan. 25.Backstreet Boys have had a rough...

A beginner’s view of Dungeons and Dragons

By Sarah Fischer | January 30, 2019

Across the decades, the popularity of games has always been consistent whether they’re console, PC or tabletop based, but there’s a game that’s been on the rise in the gaming community lately although it’s been around for many years: Dungeons...