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Generations is a rock cover band that covers more than one generation, but  “the best groundbreaking music of our time.” Frontman, David Huizenga,  provides his own unique style to rock songs from across the decades.

Corn Fest 2021

By Zulfiqar Ahmed | November 18, 2021

Corn Fest returned to DeKalb this year with over 200 volunteers who worked in the extreme heat Friday through Sunday, Corn Fest chairperson Lisa Angel said. The corn boil served 8,000 ears of corn in two hours and the festival saw 85 vendors along with...

Justin Holmes, a Dekalb resident spends his evening skating in front of the Holmes Student Center on Labor Day weekend.

Huskies stay active

By Zulfiqar Ahmed | November 3, 2021

Gallery|5 Photos Zulfiqar Ahmed Luc Wornock hits a tee shot into a par 3 Sept. 6 at Erin Hills golf club during round two of the Marquette intercollegiate

The women of Alpha Sigma Alpha walk out into the trenches on Oct. 22 on the field outside the Rec Center for the first round of Women's Tugs. They were coached by fraternity Phi Kappa Psi.

Spotlight: Women’s Tugs 2021

By Summer Fitzgerald | October 23, 2021
Moments from Women's Tugs 2021.
An aerial view of Stevenson Towers, 420 Stadium Drive W., and Grant Hall, 1250 Grant Drive N., on a clear fall night.

Capturing life at NIU

By Zulfiqar Ahmed | August 23, 2021

Pictured here are gems hidden to the unnoticing eye. There are plenty of things to do like bowl at the Huskie Den and jump across to the Chessick Practice Center. From the DeKalb sunsets to the hidden sculptures, take the time to stop and capture life...

(From left) Rockford community members Allison Hollman, Nicole Messink and Kim White stand in the triangle pose while reaching toward their ankles to stretch their legs and obliques. 

Hanging out for yoga (PHOTOS)

April 17, 2017

Creative Therapeutics, 400 E. Hillcrest Dr., held a Yoga Ropes workshop Thursday. Participants practiced all levels of yoga using the rope wall for safety and balance.  The class is held monthly on the second Thursday and the walk-in cost is $15. Check...