James Dashner, author of "The Maze Runner" series, talks about how his parents reading to him as a child sparked his interest in writing, Wednesday at Altgeld Hall. Dashner's keynote address was part of a day-long event hosted by NIU STEM Outreach. "The...

The Sycamore High School Jazz band performed Saturday night during "A Note to Remember" event, at 403 Edward Street in Sycamore. The event was Blumen Gardens' 6th annual and featured performances by classical and Jazz musicians, silent auction proceeds...

Daynah Curry, sophomore engineer technology, sits in his Neptune North residence hall room Sep. 9 working on his homework. Curry believes staying in the residence halls keeps him focused plus he is closer to classes. Curry states, “the food is good,...

Olive Goyle, the headless grotesque sitting outside Altgeld Hall, received a new head over the weekend, with work done by Vanguard Sculpture Services. Goyle was hit by lightning and fell from Altgeld in 1966. Goyle was placed back on Altgeld in 1967 until...

Danielle McLaughlin (far left), 27, of DeKalb, and Sheree Pinto, 50, of DeKalb, browse the Owl That Glitters stall, owned by Jackie Wolfskill, of DeKalb, Sunday afternoon at the Greek Fest at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The stall was one of a few assorted...