The research program, Undergraduate Special Opportunities in Artistry and Research (USOAR), hosted two workshops last week that explained what unique opportunities it has to offer. USOAR will grant up to $2,500 toward chosen research project proposals...

Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) is offering a free workshop from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays between Feb. 13 and Feb. 27 at Land of Learning Child Care Center, 1645 Bethany Road. According to a Jan. 11 news release, the workshop will show parents...

Saxophonist Greg Ward inspired several musicians on Friday in a powerful performance. The Greg Ward Trio’s concert 4 p.m. Friday in the Recital Hall raised the bar for musicians. Makaya McCraven on drums and Matt Ulery on bass joined Ward for Friday’s...

Over the last couple of years, movies of the horror genre have been failing at doing their job: scaring the audience. The latest Guillermo del Toro film, “Mama,” was released in theaters Friday. I’m happy to report, the Paranormal Activity series...

After years of beseeching the gods, music lovers’ prayers were answered yesterday: The Postal Service is reuniting. The band updated its website over the weekend to read “The Postal Service 2013.” Sub Pop Records, the band’s record label, issued...

NIU’s LGBT student-run organization, Prism, hosted Welcome Back Ice Breakers and Activities on Wednesday in the Holmes Student Center. NIU’s Prism organization was founded in 1970 and educates students about their LGBTQ peers. Its goal is to provide...

Feed’em Soup Community Project will have Valentine’s Day treats available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Feb. 13 at 122 S. First St. The assortments are available with a $10 donation to Feed’em Soup. Orders can be placed online at www.feedemsoup.org....

Nominations are being accepted through Feb. 15 for NIU’s Presidential Commission on the Status of Women. The Wilma D. Stricklin Award for the Enhancement of the Campus Climate for Women, Outstanding Mentor Award and Women Who Make a Difference Award...

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, several groups will host events, including a week-long food drive for the Salvation Army. The MLK Week of Service Committee will be collecting non-perishable foods at all MLK week events. The discussion...

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be performing at 7 p.m. on Feb. 8, at the Coronado Performing Arts Center (PAC), 314 N. Main St. in Rockford. Tickets cost between $47 and $77 and are on sale at the Coronado PAC, Ticketmaster.com. You may also call 815-968-0595...

Sizzlin’ in the Snow is being held in downtown Sycamore this weekend to bring some summer flair to the winter months. The merchants of downtown Sycamore are hosting a summer-themed series of events from Friday to Sunday. The idea for the event was created...