“Helldivers 2” has had quite the rocky journey since its release last February and is better than ever with some of the territories affected by the PSN debacle finally free.
On Jan. 23, five U.S. territories restricted from purchasing “Helldivers...
By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
| January 29, 2025
The NIU Wind Ensemble performed pieces from Black composers at the Music of Black Composers Showcase.
From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m, the NIU Wind Ensemble blew the audience away with their performance in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building....
In this episode of "StarNotes," Ryan Day, Kahlil Kambui, Emily Beebe and Nia Jackson discuss their thoughts on the live action movie “Mufasa.” Released last month, this film takes place before the events of “The Lion King" and follows the early...
By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer
| January 27, 2025
Noodles are more than just delicious food. They are symbols of longevity, prosperity and peace.
NIU’s Nutrition Services partnered with the Asian American Resource Center (AARC) to host a test kitchen for people to cook noodle dishes for the Lunar...
The halls of the Holmes Student Center were aglow with colorful lights and filled with the sounds of students eager to check out the activities in the “Glow at Holmes” event late Saturday night.
The Campus Activities Board’s “Glow at Holmes”...
By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
| January 27, 2025
The 97th Academy Awards will take place March 2 and the nominees for the legendary award ceremony have finally been revealed.
The Academy Awards is an annual event, beginning in 1929, in which Oscars are given out to films, actors and actresses that...
This Weekend Writeup features events such as a concert with musicians from around the DeKalb area as well as an event hosted by CAB with activities such as axe throwing and glow mini golf.
THE BIG SING
Date and Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday
Location:...
By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
| January 22, 2025
Bernadette Woodruff’s Strange Looking Creature art exhibition is raw and vulnerable, speaking on her experiences living as a trans-woman. This new exhibition can be seen in Jack Arends Hall.
Woodruff began crafting the photos in the exhibition three...
By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
| January 21, 2025
Nintendo fans wait with bated breath as the time we have long been waiting for finally arrives, the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025.
A trailer showcasing the new Nintendo Switch 2 was released last Thursday and, while the exact date...
By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
| January 20, 2025
The wait is over for fans of Mac Miller as Friday the Mac Miller estate released his long awaited and second posthumous album “Balloonerism.” This album was one of the most difficult listens I’ve had.
Recorded over 10 years ago, this album gives...
