Vendors were ready at their booths with eclectic and macabre art pieces at the Dark Art and Oddities Con from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in Altgeld Hall. There were a variety of vendors and artists with different styles at the convention. Some...

Mac and cheese: a crowd pleasing pasta staple. Whether you need a Thanksgiving side dish or just want to enjoy a cheesy meal, this dish is sure to hit the spot. MAC AND CHEESE Prep time: 25 to 30 minutes Serves 4 to 6 people INGREDIENTS 3...

As of 2023, a new group has been using dance to keep Mexican culture alive at NIU with Ballet Folklórico Aztlán.  Folklórico is a term that translates to English as ¨folk dance.¨ Folklórico includes several ballet techniques and is highly choreographed...

This Weekend Rundown Writeup features events and activities such as a talent night, Halloween-themed activities, a one-year anniversary celebration and more.  FLRP TALENT NIGHT! Time and Date: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday  Location: Holmes...

Students, staff and community members received a chance to view a multimedia gallery walk in the Holmes Student Center Glass Gallery Lounge, dedicated to honoring the lives and experiences of transgender Huskies.   The display features a variety...

The members of the World Music Program delivered an astounding display of East Asian music Wednesday.  At 5 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Music Building, members of the World Music Program and guest performers played various pieces of East Asian...

On a hot summer day in Ukraine, you might find someone tending their garden, harvesting tomatoes, cucumbers and plenty of dill to make a simple yet beloved summer dish: a garden salad. With Ukraine's fertile soil, it's no surprise that gardening is...

Winter fashion serves two purposes: style and warmth. As the temperature drops, new trends will emerge to merge practicality with new creative inspiration.  Whether NIU students are wearing them or they only show up on your TikTok “For You” page,...

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers return to take on evil once again to fight for justice once more.  On Oct. 29, a trailer for the upcoming game, “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind,” revealed another look at the new “beat-em-up”...

Something Wiccan this way comes as magical mayhem ushers in a new era of witches into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  The Disney+ hit show “Agatha All Along” featured a number of crazy twists and turns and brought the same amount of dark humor...

In a race to earn funds for the World Music Program, members of the NIU World Music Program successfully reached their goal of raising $10,000 on Monday.  The NIU World Music Program is a division at NIU that specializes in helping learning musicians...

This Weekend Rundown Writeup features several musical events and concerts as well as a drama by the School of Theatre and Dance from last weekend.  NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL: CONCERT #3 Date and Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday Location: Music Building,...