A petition to revoke the teen club license of the Dungeon, 1025 W. Hillcrest Drive, was issued Tuesday by City Attorney Margo Ely. DeKalb Police Chief Bill Feithen said the petition came about based on the problems in the area. According to the petition,...

The Northern Coalition for Peace and Justice plans to make a statement once war has been declared by walking out of class in the afternoon. "We are planning this walk-out because public demonstration is one of the most public ways to get the message out,"...

Despite suffering lineup changes, emo fivesome Further Seems Forever hits a strong note with "How to Start a Fire," the band's second LP. Jason Gleason replaced Chris Carrabba, of Dashboard Confessional fame, as the vocalist, and Derick Cordoba replaced...

The Afrocentric Fashion Show will provide a taste of Africa and a touch of African style. The Present Perfect Modeling Organization will sponsor their 15th annual Afrocentric Fashion Show at 8 p.m. today at the Holmes Student Center’s Duke Ellington...

The building that once housed Fat Boy's finally reopens its doors next week. The Barn, a new restaurant/bar that moved into the building located at 1215 Blackhawk Road, will open for business Monday. It will provide a new atmosphere to DeKalb's nightlife...

The Panhellenic Council and the Interfraternity Council held their President’s Council meeting Wednesday night featuring SA executive election candidates as guest speakers. Presidential candidates Shaun Crisler and Eric Youngquist, as well as student...

After a miscommunication with Andrew WK's management, the Weekender finally was able to get hold of the man who is set to rock the Holmes Student Center's Duke Ellington Ballroom. His show starts at 7 p.m. Friday with The Lawrence Arms and Infrared opening....

For anyone who has wanted to see a Broadway musical but never had the time or money to go, "Chicago" offers an excellent substitute. Filled with catchy show tunes, confident actors and mesmerizing dance numbers, "Chicago" brings the musical, and a far-removed...

Twenty-one NIU students will be leaving for the Illinois Residence Hall Association’s annual conference at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus this Friday. The theme of this year’s three-day conference, being attended by 14 Illinois...

Recently, The Weekender was given the chance to interview Horie Nobuhiko, co-author of the manga "Fist of the Blue Star" and chairman and CEO of Gutsoon! Publishing and CEO of Coamix. Now, for anyone who hasn't checked out Gutsoon!'s Raijin Comics - the...

Those excited for the Andrew WK concert Friday now have a better way to spend their time after the show. Campus Activities Board is giving away a chance to meet the heavy metal artist after Friday’s concert. The winner of the grand prize will receive...

Otto's Niteclub will be spinning come Saturday. Digital Climax, a Chicago-native deejays show, and local talents will play at Otto's, 118 E. Lincoln Highway. It will be presented by the DeKalb Nightlife Association. Heading up the show is DJ 3D, a well-known...