On January 21, the announcement I’ve been waiting years for finally came. As I rubbed my sleep-bleary eyes, the words on my laptop screen came into focus. Hands raised to my mouth, I whispered, “Oh my God.” My whisper quickly changed to full-out...

The world is slowly evolving--or so that’s what my hopes are. ABC has finally recognized the geek culture phenomenon and its massive following. Shows like “The Bachelor” and “Dancing with the Stars” don’t bring up ratings; shows that the audience...

View Campus Blotter 1/18-1/21 in a larger map The following was taken directly from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web...

View City Blotter 1/21 in a larger map The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Monday At 11:52 p.m., officers...

The recently release trailer for the film “At Any Price,” featuring actors Dennis Quaid and Zac Efron. Locals will recognize scenes from the movie because they were shot in DeKalb in October 2011. The writer and director, Ramin Bahrani, shares the...

When benefits hit close to home, local artists are more than happy to share their talents. Local DeKalb County country cover band Back Country Roads will be performing Saturday at the Regale Center, 124 S. California St., with Free Beer and Chicken Band...

NIU will have a Winter Wonderland at 7:30 p.m. today that will cover all upcoming outdoor adventure events available for students this spring. The event, co-sponsored with the New Hall Council, has been moved indoors to the New Hall Community Room due...

NIU’s Grant Towers residential complex is hosting the Project R.E.D. (Resident Engagement in Diversity) events program from Tuesday until Jan. 31. The program events promote cultural awareness through various activities. The group’s intent is provide...

Dead insects are livening up NIU School of Art’s Jack Olson Gallery. The exhibit called “Arranging Nature” features artistically arranged dead insects that were pinned to the walls in various patterns by University of Wisconsin-Madison Design Studies...

Northern PACT is hosting a Community Lens Contest that encourages NIU students to send in photos that show them being a “disciplined” member of the community. Students can submit up to two photos that represent a disciplined community at NIU for a...

A popular New Year’s resolution is working out more and staying fit, but most resolutions are not followed through the whole year. According to ProactiveChange.com, only 46 percent of New Year’s resolutions are maintained after six months. So what...

Need help getting motivated to do some push-ups, burn calories or choose music for an intense workout? Don’t sweat it. There’s an app for that. Technology has revolutionized our world in so many ways, including the way we get in shape, so it’s only...