Andrew RobertsThis is perhaps the most tedious thing you may ever do in terms of studying, but the way my mind works. I need every word re-written from my notes. This is a lengthy process that involves me opening up a sketchbook to a blank page, grabbing...
The NIU Community School of the Arts will hold concerts throughout May featuring elementary and high school students who took private lessons in the spring semester.Ensemble and solo performances will start Tuesday and conclude May 20 in the Recital Hall....
The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will hold its 38th season finale Saturday at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall.The symphony orchestra will perform “Symphony No. 31,” “Songs of a Wayfarer” and “The Rite of Spring” at 7:30 p.m.Music director...
This year’s Spring Dance Concert featured live music and a variety of dance genres, including ballet, contemporary and structured improvisation.The NIU School of Theatre and Dance students performed their annual dance concert Friday at Huntley Middle...
Graduate student Jesus Fulgencio is using his Lollapalooza tickets to raise money for a friend whose house was destroyed in a tornado April 9.The tornado destroyed the home of Tianna Calderon, 19. Fulgencio, a graduate human anatomical sciences student...
Students are breaking out shorts and dresses to make a spring style splash.Check out how students wear this style below. Johari Dodd, sophomore corporate communications major, wears an asymmetrical gray top paired with black leather for a futuristic spring...
Meloncholy lyrics fused with strong synth beats rule in the third album from indie pop group Passion Pit.Entitled “Kindred,” and for good reason, the lyrics from the album’s songs speak of family and loss like in “My Brother Taught Me How to Swim.”“My...
Campus Activities Board will hold 90s Tribute Show Part Two at midnight Thursday.The show will feature music, fashion, television, film, and more from the 90s in the Holmes Student Center, Carl Sandburg Auditorium.Randiss Hopkins, senior jazz performance...
With social media changing the way people communicate with each other, it’s no surprise it was the major influence behind the movie “Unfriended.”The plot of “Unfriended” revolves around Laura Barns, played by Heather Sossaman, a high school...
Author Reina McKenzie, a sophomore at U of I, was invited to NIU to talk about the release of her third book, “Stepping Out of Line.”The talk included portions about writing and how to self-publish. McKenzie has self-published three books including...
Phi Rho Eta will switch things up for the Battle of the Sexes competition with a new location.Battle of the Sexes is a competitive event that crowns whichever gender excels in performing arts. The event is free and will be held at 6 p.m. in the Cole Hall...
