In the world of screen and stage, few voices, if any, are more iconic than that of the legendary James Earl Jones, whose deep, commanding voice rings familiar for generations of audiences. Jones, who passed away Monday at 93 years old, lent his voice...

For those moving to DeKalb, you might be leaving behind not just your family but also your church and place of community. A community of like-minded people and the space to practice your preferred religion is important, especially when establishing yourself...

The video game community has seen several titles this year that stirred conversation among gamers across the world and the fate of Sony’s latest game, “Concord,” is sadly jaw-dropping.  A mere two weeks after the game’s release to the public,...

Despite being released 36 years after the original “Beetlejuice,” Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” retains the original film’s charm without falling victim to excessive modernization. Since the film industry is, well, an industry,...

Greek myths and the modern world converge once more as production begins for Season 2 of the Disney+ live-action adaptation of the best-selling Young Adult fantasy “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.”  Confirmed by a production trailer released...

The NIU Art Museum is hosting a “Fall 2024 Portrait Exhibition Suite." It consists of three separate exhibits, “Seeing Each Other: Portraits in Time and Space,” “Hold Still: Portraits from the Permanent Collection" and “Homage to Humanity: Portrait...

College is an opportunity to meet new people, some who you may even develop meaningful friendships with. While making new friends is important, you need to make sure you are maintaining those friendships to keep them healthy. Friendship is a very important...

Attendees of the annual D23, The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (previously known as Fan Expo), got a peek behind the curtain of the latest projects the Walt Disney Company has to offer.  D23 is an annual expo in which Disney highlights its upcoming plans...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This video is part 2 in a series about Greek Life. We will cover the Divine Nine and Multicultural Greek Councils. Formal recruitment is approaching quickly for Panhellenic sororities. For the five Panhellenic sororities with houses...

A shining star has faded; actress Maggie Smith died Friday at age 89.  The famed British actress had a long and prolific career that spanned generations. Her first movie role was in the 1956 film “Child in the House”, a movie about an 11 year...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This video is part 1 in a series about Greek Life. We will cover the Panhellenic, Divine 9 and Multicultural Greek Councils.  Greek Life is a staple of student involvement at most colleges, and NIU is no exception. Arguably the most...

Fontaines D.C. brings a rare sense of tonal versatility in their latest album, “Romance.” Beginning with a song of the same name, an eerie melody strikes the listener. The following tracks switch from down to Earth to eagerly energetic, ending with...