The NIU Penguin Players took to the stage to perform a lighthearted, comedy musical alongside adults with disabilities and showed NIU that anyone can be a hero. “Totally Awesome” is the NIU Penguin Players’ 19th show performed at 1 p.m. Sunday...

Brynn’s picks “Last Christmas” – Wham! “The Christmas Waltz” – She & Him  “Merry Christmas Baby” – Mason Ramsey While this Christmas tune is upbeat, the lyrics tell of holiday heartbreak. Wham! tells the story...

Kendrick Lamar surprised the hip-hop world on Nov. 22 by releasing his sixth studio album “GNX”.  Kendrick was my “most listened to” artist of 2024, putting me in the top 0.5% of listeners – according to Spotify Wrapped, at least. With that...

In this Weekend Writeup, several holiday-themed events are happening this weekend, such as a holiday cirque show, a winter concert by the NIU School of Music and more.  HOLIDAY DREAMS - A SPECTACULAR FAMILY CIRQUE! Time and Date: 7 p.m. to 8:30...

Tis’ the season to get out of the freezing air for a warm drink and a chill evening of gaming with friends.  At 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Founders Memorial Library, gamers gathered at Cozy Gaming Night where they played a variety of their favorite...

Let your days be merry and bright with a delightful mix of holiday flavors to get you in a good mood during stressful times. From cranberry, citrus, minty overtones and eggnog concoctions, the DeKalb area has what you are looking for. Here are our...

Three finalists in Burger King’s inaugural Million Dollar Whopper Contest come closer to the final prize, with voting set to end Thursday, Dec. 5.  Back in February, the members of Burger King’s rewards program had the opportunity to share their...

As the fall semester ends and the cold air descends, there is one last NIU seasonal celebration. An array of festive activities can be found at the annual Campus Activities Board Winter Wonderland event. If students are brave enough to fight the winter...

Fans of the upcoming hero-based shooter game, “MARVEL Rivals,” now have the full roster of characters to get excited for along with a new trailer to get them hyped for the official release.  Released Saturday, the “Rivals ‘Til the End” launch...

With winter break fast approaching, book lovers are eagerly awaiting the month-long vacation to catch up on their reading list. Since school can get us behind on reading book series that may take a while to finish, winter break is the perfect time to...

A wide variety of astounding games, each a gem in their own right, were released this year, however, it is difficult to determine which one truly deserves the title of “game of the year.”  On Nov. 21, the Golden Joystick Awards announced the winners...