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Frazier’s plan: Build up Huskie Stadium

By Steve Shonder | April 23, 2014

Athletics Director Sean Frazier is rolling out his plans for renovating NIU’s athletics facilities.After a year that saw Jordan Lynch finish third in the Heisman and men’s and women’s basketball make impressive turnarounds, Athletics is on track...

2 Chainz’s debut at Convo suggests double standard

By Jeremiah Caterina | April 22, 2014

NIU students are living a double standard.I’m talking about those who were up in arms about the Circus Spectacular performing at the Convocation Center but have voiced no opposition to this Sunday’s 2 Chainz performance.Earlier this year, some students...

Editorial: Convo in need of changes

By Northern Star Editorial Board | April 14, 2014

The Convocation Center must reevaluate how it organizes its events. Offering monthly shows on weekends, acts from a variety of genres and shuttle buses to and from events could increase student involvement and retention.Monthly weekend eventsMonthly music...

Country at the Convo: Currington rocks DeKalb

By Deanna Frances | March 24, 2014

Country artists Chase Rice, Brett Eldredge and Billy Currington brought their A game to the We Are Tonight tour Thursday at the Convocation Center.Rice, an artist who blends pop beats and bass lines with country melodies and lyrics, opened the show. He...

Circus appearance canceled by weather

Circus appearance canceled by weather

By Rachel Scaman | February 18, 2014

The show will not go on for the Circus Spectacular, whose planned Convocation Center performance drew ire from some students and faculty members.The George Carden circus visit — which had been set for March 4 — was canceled because of “inclement...

Convo to survey for community input

By Kelley Byrne | February 17, 2014

The Convo wants your input on upcoming events.The Convocation Center is a 10,000-seat arena that hosts a variety of events. A survey is in the works that will help bring to light acts the local community and students would like to see at the Convo.Paul...

Pass, fail: Convo seeking community input, Chicago bond debt will lead to cuts

By Shaz Sheikhali | February 16, 2014

Pass:The Convocation Center is looking for student input.Athletics director Sean Frazier couldn’t have put it better when he said the Convocation Center is a key community asset that serves the campus and the greater local and regional community, according...

Petition challenges coming circus act

By Allison Krecek | January 30, 2014

Some students and faculty are hoping a petition could stop an upcoming circus show at the Convocation Center.Anthropology assistant professor Mitch Irwin created a petition to “Cancel the ‘Circus Spectacular’ scheduled for March 4” because it...

Rivalry takes over Convo

By Alissa Jacob | January 30, 2014

DeKalb and Sycamore High School students are gearing up for one of the schools’ biggest rivalry games.The Annual Castle Challenge will give the young players of two high school basketball teams a chance to show their skills at 6 p.m. Friday at the Convocation...

Chandler Harnish interacts with fans prior to the start of Sunday nights game.

Chandler Harnish signing autographs at Castle Challenge at Convo

By Northern Star Staff | January 22, 2014

Former quarterback Chandler Harnish, who is now a quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, will watch DeKalb and Sycamore high schools face off in a basketball match Jan. 31 at the Convocation Center.The match, called the Annual Castle Challenge, pits...

Circus to bring tigers and elephants to Convocation Center performance

By Northern Star Staff | January 21, 2014

Circus Spectacular will bring elephants, tigers and high-flying performers to the Convocation Center in March, according to a release from the Convocation Center.The circus, to be held at 7 p.m. March 4, will showcase a new score and new costumes."Every...

Currington set for show at Convo

By Northern Star Staff | January 21, 2014

Tickets will soon be on sale for a March 20 Convocation Center performance by country artist Billy Currington.NIU will be one of Currington’s stops on his “We Are Tonight” tour.Brett Eldredge and Chase Rice will open the performance at 7:30 p.m....