Local and state police divisions escalated their presence around campus in preparation for Sunday’s 2 Chainz concert at the Convocation Center.The Convo opened its doors at 6:30 p.m. and the concert began at 7:30 p.m. with a larger than usual police...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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: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...
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...
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...
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 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...
