The NIU Esports program will be hosting a homecoming game night at 7 p.m. on Oct. 5 in the NIU Esports Arena in Altgeld 100.  “Smash from the Past” is a combination of a retro game night and a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament.  The game...

This weekend will be the perfect time to enjoy some sun before the winter weather. Here’s what is going on in DeKalb this Saturday. DEKALB BACK ALLEY MARKET Boho-inspired market with vintage, retro, artists, bakers, woodworkers, jewelry makers,...

NIU’s Campus Activities Board is hosting an event called “A Night at Holmes,” which will take place from 7 p.m to 11 p.m Thursday at the Holmes Student Center. There will be free food, prizes and other events happening throughout the night.  “Night...

DeKALB– Lewberger, a three-man comedy band based in Los Angeles, California, is set to take the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Egyptian Theater. Keith Habersberger, Alex Lewis and Hughie Stone Fish, who comprise the band, were finalists on NBC’s...

The best part about Halloween is getting to dress up and pretend to be someone else for the night. While many people are starting to shop for costumes for themselves, others are looking for the perfect outfit for their pets.  According to the National...

The NIU internships and job fair, hosted by Career Services, starts at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Convocation Center. This event is open to students, alumni and community members. The fair is free to attend and no reservations are required. However, students...

Weekly Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6TGGk0QHVqkozqH8DTtF32?si=398a358f39b64f6d  Daija’s picks Lizzy McAlpine - “ceilings” Taylor Swift - “marjorie” Holly Humberstone - “Deep End” “ceilings”...

DeKALB – Anticipation filled the air as thousands of NIU students made their way to the Holmes Student Center on Saturday night to see Waka Flocka Flame take the stage and kick off NIU’s 115th homecoming celebration. NIU’s Campus Activities Board...

October is upon us, and that means another year of Inktober! Inktober is a social media art challenge where people draw in ink, or with digital ink tools, every day of October. The month-long challenge is meant to help people practice their art skills...

DeKALB – The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra is presenting “Clown Princes,” a silent film by Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd, accompanied by historic scores played by a live orchestra. The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra is dedicated to recreating...

The Society of Women Engineers will be hosting a movie night to watch "Hidden Figures" at 7 p.m. in the Engineering Building room 101 on Oct. 4. The group welcomes everyone to come out and enjoy the film. “Hidden Figures” is about 3 black women...

This homecoming week will feature multiple events to celebrate. Here are the top events to look out for on each day. For the full list of homecoming events, visit the NIU calendar website. Monday Homecoming banners decoration contest Come join the...