A disputed call on the basketball court led to violence Wednesday evening at the Student Recreation Center. According to University Police reports, Krishnan Calmese rushed a referee around 9 p.m. Wednesday after a third technical foul ousted his intramural...

The NIU Women’s Studies Program and numerous other sponsors are planning a series of events for Women’s History Month in March. This year’s theme is volunteerism, and some of the activities and speeches reflect just that. Included will be a speech...

The Joel Hall Dancers crossed into DeKalb on Thursday evening with performances portraying the evolution of music and dance styles through the years. The program, dubbed "The Crossing," began with a segment titled "Traditional African" and continued on,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Susan Russell loves a good mystery. However, the director of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies and anthropology professor does not enjoy the mystery surrounding the existence of her center and what it actually does. "We struggle all the time to make...