Today, “Star Wars” is an iconic pop culture franchise. It has been passed on by three generations of fanatics who have closely followed the adventures of the Jedi, Sith, rebels and imperialists. Today the volume of “Star Wars” content is huge,...

A biomedical engineering club once stood as an informative series of seminars to grow the skills of the upperclassmen. Now, under new leadership, the club plans to take a new, more competitive direction. NIU CellTech has joined the Huskie roster, as...

In this Weekly Writeup, you can find events such as a job fair for all majors, jazz ensemble and orchestra performances, and a play by the School of Theatre and Dance among other events.  FALL 2025 ALL-MAJORS INTERNSHIP AND JOB FAIR  Date and...

In the midst of an abnormally sweltering start to the month of October, NIU’s academic advisors invited students to enjoy the remaining Homecoming festivities with flames and sweet treats. Organized by Student Involvement, the S’mores N'more event...

The Egyptian Theatre is usually a place where audiences sit back for classic films and live plays, but on Friday, rapper and songwriter Coi Leray had people on their feet, leaving the seats behind.  The doors, along with the concert, opened at 7 p.m....

On one side, video game consoles and games from decades past, on the other, an intense “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” tournament where only one participant can truly claim victory. As part of NIU’s Homecoming festivities, NIU Esports partnered...

As the semester progresses, instructors are starting to roll out more assignments and tougher, time-consuming projects. Whether you are feeling good or worried about your studies, here are five tips from the Huskie Academic Success Center to help increase...

Imagine the mournful, metallic cry of a whale echoing through the hall. Or the sound of a century-old classic march filling the air with powerful brass-fueled energy.  This was the sound of the NIU Wind Ensemble’s latest performance Tuesday night,...

When a cast member opened the show by asking the audience who were virgins, my hand went up.  “Virgins,” in “Rocky Horror” language, are first timers, those who have never been touched by the show’s particular brand of excitement. This year’s...

Students don’t typically swim in NIU’s East Lagoon. However, participants of the Recycled Boat Race got their fair share of time submerged in the geese ridden waters. The Campus Activities Board hosted the event Tuesday as part of NIU’s Homecoming...