Learning is something I never get tired of, regardless of the topic. In my world, a perfect day is a visit to a museum, watching a documentary and reading a good book. So, despite being forced home during the COVID-19 pandemic and enjoying my summer break,...
TikTok culture has blown up to mammoth proportions since 2019. The app has spawned countless memes, dance videos and has spotlighted new music of all genres. With the release of posthumus albums by Pop Smoke and Juice WRLD, TikTok users advocated to keep...
It’s fair to say that any film that has the words “comedy” and “time-loop” attached to it will be compared to the 1993 comedy classic “Groundhog Day.” “Palm Springs," a Hulu Original film directed by Max Barbakow, was released July 10...
A drive through Hopkins Park will provide families of all ages with a free opportunity to take home fun games and activities, while also learning about local businesses this Tuesday.
Family Fun Fest will be held this Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hopkins...
When kids, teens, even college students were forced to stay indoors to avoid the global pandemic, there was free time to pick up a new hobby, and without guilt, take more time to enjoy the finer things in life. As skateboarding and roller skating became...
DeKALB — The School of Theater and Dance’s Student Advisory Committee is hosting an open mic night 7 p.m. Friday via Zoom titled Black Art Matters.
The School of Theater and Dance wants to use its platform not only to help black voices to be heard...
As businesses have begun to open up in Phases Three and Four, more local businesses have been seeing support from their communities. One of these businesses is Off Da Wire Jewelry Designs which has been working on unique designs since October 2010.
Founded...
During social distancing, Illinois band Midcoast, that plays indie rock with a fusion of R&B and funk, has found difficulties in recording, but has found creativity in making music and discovering new albums and songs.
Midcoast started playing...
Coming to Terms
Parker Otto - Columnist
As someone who grew up in rural Illinois, the Fourth of July was, and is, a major holiday. We would go all out in celebrating from having a big parade, all sorts of events in town and a fantastic fireworks...
The Egyptian Theatre announced June 9 that its annual Ride Like an Egyptian event, originally scheduled for Aug. 15, has been cancelled.
Ride Like an Egyptian is an annual all-day bike ride event hosted by the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.,...
The DeKalb Public Library’s Board of Trustees released a news release June 16 on their stance against inequality and current events along with also an extensive list of anti-racist resources ranging from books to movies either online or by curbside...
Every year the summer sun draws us out of our houses and into the great outdoors. This year is no different, despite the global pandemic unfolding in our backyard.
June 2019 was filled with pool parties, festivals and crowded streets; but now, something...
