NIU Alumni Matthew Scott has earned five-star reviews on Amazon.com for his first novel, “Alucard,” which was published in July.Scott spent nine years writing his novel, a period that began when he was a junior at NIU. He said his journalism education...

The deadline to apply for NIU’s first annual Huskie Hackathon is fast approaching.The hackathon, which takes place Sept. 26-27, combines team building and computer and coding skills to help students learn more about computer science problems, said Jacob...

Andrew RobertsThis is perhaps the most tedious thing you may ever do in terms of studying, but the way my mind works. I need every word re-written from my notes. This is a lengthy process that involves me opening up a sketchbook to a blank page, grabbing...

Percussion Club will hold its first annual drum set competition to promote the club as an organization for all students.Students of any major can participate in the competition, which takes place 8 p.m. today in the College Grind in the Holmes Student...

Reading is a good way to spend your time no matter where you plan to be this Spring Break.This list of popular books is sure to keep you occupied while you’re lying on a beach enjoying the sun.“The Longest Ride” by Nicholas SparksThis novel tells...

A background screen with lyrics allowed fans to sing along with Christian pop-rock band Casting Crowns on Friday.The band performed a two-hour, all-ages set featuring songs from its latest album, “Thrive,” and older crowd favorites at the Convocation...

The Beth Fowler Dance Company, of St. Charles, transformed the Egyptian Theatre into a magical kingdom Friday with the ballet, “The Nutcracker.”The company performed with music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in three shows over the weekend at the Egyptian...