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Conceptual art places value on meaning

By Lucas Skye | December 2, 2018

Those who disdain modern art, or art that doesn’t solely rely on technical skills, can occasionally be overheard asking, “This shouldn’t be considered art. A child can do this.” The fact of the matter is, they very well might be able to, but that’s...

DeKalb to increase art activities, create color

By Scott Nichol | January 28, 2016

DeKalb plans to increase the number of art activities and artists residing on the NIU campus by creating a Arts, Culture, Entertainment Corridor, presented at Monday’s City Council meeting.The Arts, Culture, Entertainment Corridor is based on existing...

Issues in Focus: What should NIU change first?

By Perspective Staff | March 19, 2014

Kim RandallAdding major-specific courses to NIU’s general education is key to enhancing the university’s curriculum and benefiting students.This change could make students more engrossed in their studies, boost grades and even increase participation...

Student oganization holds annual fashion show

By Deanna Frances | April 21, 2013

The Fashion Industries Organization (FIO) brought together students for a night of style and high energy. FIO, a group made up of textiles, apparel and merchandising majors from the School of Family, Consumer and Nutritional Sciences, held its annual...

Shocked or appalled?

By Jerene-Elise Nall | November 29, 2010

If artists were always considerate, conservative and calm, we'd be stuck forever hanging bland, faux-watercolor landscapes on our living room walls and listening to Michael Bublé . If artists were to censor themselves for the public's sake, we would...

Bear Dare (far left) and his band The Shifty Grifters, who will appear at this weekend’s Hullaballoo!!! Music and Arts Festival in Dixon.

Weekend music fest to be a ‘hullabaloo’

By Chris Krapek | September 23, 2010

Hul-la-ba-loo (noun); great noise of excitement. The first ever Hullabaloo!!! Music and Arts Festival will take place today through Sunday at 1000 Taylor Court in Dixon. For $30, attendees can enjoy live music, food and drink, custom merchandise and grounds...