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Pop Smoke leaves rap legacy

Pop Smoke leaves rap legacy

By Jamie O'Toole | March 2, 2020

On Feb. 19,  20-year-old rapper Pop Smoke was shot and killed in his West Hollywood home. Although his career was short, the young rapper left behind an immense legacy that will positively impact the rap industry for years to come. Pop Smoke’s career...

Country artist Chris Janson smiles at the audience Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

Janson connects with audience in DeKalb

By Jamie O'Toole | March 1, 2020

DeKALB — Country artist Chris Janson kept it real with his fans in DeKalb on his Real Friends tour, telling personal anecdotes attached to his songs and personalizing what songs he played to the stories of his fans. His hospitality and gratitude diminished...

A member of Alpha Phi presents a basket Saturday to a Red Dress Gala attendee at the Duke Ellington Ballroom in the Holmes Student Center.

Alpha Phi raises money for heart health at annual philanthropy event

By Parker Otto | March 1, 2020

DeKALB — A sea of red dresses and ribbons covered the Duke Ellington Ballroom in the Holmes Student Center for the annual Red Dress Gala, hosted by Alpha Phi’s Epsilon Delta chapter. The event was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and saw current...

Dylan Donnelly (left) and Todd Donnelly will perform 8:45 Friday at Stage Left by Hometown Bar & Grill, 241 E. Lincoln Highway.

Steel drum duo to perform in DeKalb

By Jamie O'Toole | February 28, 2020

Growing up, steel drummer Todd Donnelly was fascinated by the Carribean sound of steel drums, so he ventured in to forming a band and making his own music. His contagious passion rubbed off on his 2 sons, and on Friday he and his son Dylan Donnelly will...

By Parker Otto | February 25, 2020

DeKALB — As Wednesday approaches, Christians of different denominations will participate in the tradition of Ash Wednesday. The Newman Catholic Student Center, 512 Normal Road, will be hosting five masses at 12:05, 4:30, 6, 7:30 and 9 p.m. for students...

Ellington's menu gets an update

Ellington’s menu gets an update

By Jacob Baker | February 25, 2020

DeKALB – NIU's student-run restaurant, Ellington's, will be featuring a vast selection of menus from February to April. Located in the Holmes Student Center, customers can experience a three-course meal from students getting hands-on experience through...

Chris Janson comes to DeKalb

By Jamie O'Toole | February 23, 2020

DeKALB — A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Chris Janson, will be delivering his Real Friends Tour to DeKalb 7:30 p.m. Saturday providing a taste of his country music to fans.He will be performing at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.“[Janson is...

Alpha Phi plans Red Dress Gala

By Kennedy Jones | February 23, 2020

DeKALB — The Alpha Phi sorority is hosting its annual philanthropy event, Red Dress Gala for Women’s Cardiac Care, 6 p.m. Saturday in the Duke Ellington Ballroom. The event is a cocktail-style evening with a casino theme and will include appetizers,...

NIU celebrates National Eating Disorder Awareness week

By Jamie O'Toole l Senior Reporter | February 21, 2020

Upon entering the residence halls around campus and the Holmes Student Center, students will find a display of mannequins accurately portraying faulty “ideal” body types that society has instilled in many people’s minds. The traveling display will...

Hometown Sports Bar & Grill to host rock-filled weekend

Hometown Sports Bar & Grill to host rock-filled weekend

By Parker Otto | February 19, 2020

DeKALB – Classic rock hits will be played at Hometown Sports Bar & Grill this weekend with the bands HiFi Superstar and Street Legal performing at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, respectively, at Stage Left by Hometown's Sports Bar & Grill music...

Egyptian Theatre historic seminar gives construction update

By Parker Otto | February 19, 2020

DeKALB – Several features such as air-conditioning are being integrated into the 90-year-old structure as part of the current Egyptian Theatre’s expansion plan.The progress of the Egyptian Theatre’s ongoing expansion project was relayed to the general...