By Ariel Morris, Lifestyle writer
| October 19, 2021
The video sharing platform TikTok is like no other social media app; the elements of TikTok such as collaborating, dueting, added effects and more have impressed over a billion users and viewers. Gen Z makes up 60% of users, according to TikTok’s data....
By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer
| October 18, 2021
There is a certain comic or a specific moment in someone's life that a comic fan can recall falling in love with the medium. For me, my first exposure was a box of X-Men comics handed down to me, but I truly fell in love with the medium in 2011 after...
By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer
| October 16, 2021
“Do The Right Thing” is a 1989 comedy-drama by director Spike Lee. The film is a splendid mix of comedy and social commentary. Even for an ‘80s film, the message will still resonate with modern audiences as if it was released yesterday.
The film...
By Ariel Morris, Lifestyle writer
| October 15, 2021
The Netflix series “Squid Game” is taking a toll across world cinema. As the most viewed series in Netflix history, the show takes credit for being one of the most dramatic, heartbreaking and traumatic shows in television history.
“Squid Game”...
It can be hard to figure out which plants are easier to take care of and make good beginner plants. Here are five plants that are incredibly easy to keep alive for those who are just getting into plants themselves.
1) Snake Plant
The great thing...
2018’s “Venom” was a poorly made film that still managed to be a ton of fun through captivating action and the remarkable personality behind the character of Venom. “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” was released Oct. 1 and falls victim to the same...
DeKALB—The NIU School of Theatre and Dance will be performing “Edward II,” starting Friday evening.
“Edward II” follows King Edward and his close relationship with a man named Gaveston that quickly becomes controversial to the other characters....
DeKALB — The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., will offer a variety of events open to the public from Oct. 18 to Oct. 24.
On Tuesday, the library will be hosting a Press Reader 101 event from 11 a.m. to noon. The program is intended to answer any...
By Ariel Morris, Lifestyle reporter
| October 13, 2021
DeKALB – Halloween is approaching, and the residence halls are preparing for upcoming events to engage residents. Halloween events at NIU have been a tradition for students and the abundant activities to do are worthwhile.
Before COVID-19, events...
It’s a tumultuous time for us. Midterms are here, the weather is changing, and with it, our moods can too. Don’t be discouraged. Mercury leaves retrograde Oct. 18. While we wait for this period to come to a close, we should clean our rooms, study...
SYCAMORE – The 60th annual Sycamore Pumpkin Festival will take place downtown Sycamore to celebrate Halloween from Oct. 27 to 31.
The festival will include many activities to choose from, including an opening ceremony, various food vendors, a parade,...
