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An NIU student takes a break from homework to watch some TikTok videos.

OPINION: TikTok is overrated

By Parker Otto | February 4, 2022
Tiktok is a new sensational app, but it is bound to go out of style.

Trump, first lady stroll the grounds of iconic Taj Mahal

February 24, 2020

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's visit to India (all times local):6 p.m.President Donald Trump, who once owned the former Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, took in breathtaking views of the real Taj Mahal...

In the spirit of Whitney: Houston Hologram tour set to begin

By ANDREW DALTON | February 19, 2020

BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Whitney Houston is about to appear on the concert stage again.Eight years after her death, a holographic Houston will embark on a European tour that starts in England on Feb. 25 and runs through early April, with U.S. dates expected...

Jacobs closes Fashion Week with thrilling dance extravaganza

By JOCELYN NOVECK | February 12, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Somehow, he does it almost every time, and on Tuesday designer Marc Jacobs did it yet again: Upped his game, when it came to closing out New York Fashion Week with a jolt of creative energy, vision and panache.This time, Jacobs' vision...

Several of the Catapult performers took the shape of penguins in an arctic landscape in the "Four Seasons" segment on Oct. 20.

‘Catapult’ redefines dance

By Ginger Simons | October 21, 2018

Several of the Catapult performers took the shape of penguins in an arctic landscape in the "Four Seasons" segment on Oct. 20.

Anthropology Department Chairperson Kendall Thu, President Lisa Freeman and others discuss the Stevens Building at the Grand opening Friday.

NIU School of Theatre and Dance host Stevens Building grand opening

By Sophia Mullowney | October 14, 2018

Anthropology Department Chairperson Kendall Thu, President Lisa Freeman and others discuss the Stevens Building at the Grand opening Friday.

House Cafe hosts night of Disability in Song, Dance, Sign and Poetry

By Tyler Neal | October 14, 2018

Disability Awareness DeKalb is hosting a night of Disability in Song, Dance, Sign and Poetry 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. This event is part of a broader Disability Awareness Month initiative that takes place in DeKalb...

Becky Baert poses as Ariel from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” as she danced her story Sunday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

Fairytales come to life at the Egyptian

By Haley Galvin | March 22, 2018

Becky Baert poses as Ariel from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” as she danced her story Sunday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

Dance Marathon

Dance Marathon

By Rachel Scaman | February 29, 2016

Students danced for eight hours to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network during the first annual NIU Dance Marathon Saturday in the Recreation Center. The event raised more than $34,000.

Dancer Christina Eltvedt laughs with dancer Paul Christiano in a rehearsal for “An Evening of Naughty Thoughts.” The performance, which is a collaboration between faculty, alumni and a student, premieres 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at 2155 W. Irving Park Road in Chicago. The production features two plays written and directed by theater professor Lucas Krueger and choreographed by dance professor Paula Frasz.

Professors, alumni explore ‘Naughty Thoughts’

By Claire Buchanan | October 8, 2014

Update: The Saturday benefit performance will now be at 2155 W. Irving Park Road in Chicago — not O’Donovan’s, 2100 W. Irving Park Road. Tickets for the benefit show can be purchased at brownbagtickets.com.Hilda, played by actor Christina Eltvedt,...

All majors collaborate for passion of dance

By Claire Buchanan | September 23, 2014

Non-dance majors have been mingling more with the dance department through school and club performances.Associate dance professor Paula Frasz judged dance and non-dance majors at Face Off, an annual dance competition held in the spring in the Holmes Student...

Dancer takes over studio

By Erin Kolb | October 29, 2013

Dance Dimensions, 645 E. Lincoln Highway, dance studio is under new ownership and is now offering adult classes to reach out to NIU and the surrounding community.Owner Miranda Cordes took over the studio this summer after former owner Debbie Jones retired...