The second floor lounge of the Holmes Student Center was awash with excitement as people lined up for a book signing by an individual who is a hero for the neurodiverse. Neurodiversity can be defined as how brains work in different ways, and no one...

The sunset lighting majestically touched the distressed dancer through the depth of the empty painting frame set. The three shows performed by the School of Theatre and Dance students pulled on the audience’s heart strings in the presence of humanity,...

After a little over two decades, the Broadway musical “Wicked” has finally gotten its long overdue adaptation on the silver screen.  Directed by Jon M. Chu, “Wicked: Part One,” which releases Nov. 22, tells the story of unlikely friends Elphaba,...

This Weekend Writeup features events such as romantic concerts, the finale of the World Music Festival, an upcoming holiday market and more.  TREINTA Y TRES: LATINX ORAL HISTORIES - LATINO CENTER Time and Date: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday  Location:...

Staff, students and community members gathered as piercing notes filled the air from a khene, a traditional Thai instrument, played by ensemble director Chamni Sripraram. Around 20 to 30 people attended the performance at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Recital...

NIU’s School of Theatre and Dance will perform their Fall Dance Concert, "Paquita and other repertoire," with the first show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.   This performance will take place in the O’Connell Theatre at the Stevens Building. There...

Wreckroom DeKalb had its hard launch opening earlier this month with the mission of being a more inclusive spot for local families to de-stress.  Wreckroom DeKalb, located at 901 Lucinda Ave., Unit G, is open Thursday and Friday from 3 p.m. to 10...

The halls of the Music Building radiated a soothing, harmonic melody from a concoction of trombones, saxophones, pianos and other instruments Tuesday night.  The NIU Jazz Ensemble performed eight songs in their large ensemble concert from 7 p.m. to...

The full release of the next hero-based multiplayer game, “MARVEL Rivals,” is fast approaching with more characters and possibilities than ever before.  Releasing Dec. 6 for Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and the Epic Games Store, “MARVEL...

Vendors were ready at their booths with eclectic and macabre art pieces at the Dark Art and Oddities Con from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in Altgeld Hall. There were a variety of vendors and artists with different styles at the convention. Some...

Mac and cheese: a crowd pleasing pasta staple. Whether you need a Thanksgiving side dish or just want to enjoy a cheesy meal, this dish is sure to hit the spot. MAC AND CHEESE Prep time: 25 to 30 minutes Serves 4 to 6 people INGREDIENTS 3...

As of 2023, a new group has been using dance to keep Mexican culture alive at NIU with Ballet Folklórico Aztlán.  Folklórico is a term that translates to English as ¨folk dance.¨ Folklórico includes several ballet techniques and is highly choreographed...