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Students raise $52K at dance marathon

Students raise $52K at dance marathon

By Deanna Frances | November 23, 2014

Students raised $52,336 for the Children’s Miracle Network and Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago at Dance Marathon Nov. 23.Participants danced for eight hours at the Holmes Student Center to raise awareness and give ill children and their families...

Jazz Lab Band’s 1st show dedicated to DVD release

By Deanna Frances | November 16, 2014

The Jazz Lab Band is hosting a DVD release concert to raise funds for recording projects and instruments.The Jazz Lab Band, directed by Rodrigo Villanueva, will perform works by Duke Ellington, Les Hooper and more, said David Robertson, freshman jazz...

Percussionists highlight berimbau at fall concert

By Deanna Frances | November 9, 2014

The Percussion Ensemble will premiere pieces written by professors and students 8 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Music Building’s Boutell Memorial Concert Hall.The fall concert, directed by professors Greg Beyer and Michael Mixtacki, will feature works by Beyer...

Two actors play guards who play characters in a play within a play Oct. 21 at Huntley Middle School, 1515 S. Fourth St. Those in the asylum put on a show for the wealthy court of Napoleon.   

‘Marat/Sade’ features hypnotic, modern feel

By Deanna Frances | October 22, 2014

School of Theatre and Dance students are putting a contemporary twist on a revolutionary story in the production “Marat/Sade” 7:30 p.m. today at Huntley Middle School, 1515 S. Fourth St.“Marat/Sade,” written by Peter Weiss, is a play-within-a-play...

Students with disabilites move audience to tears in ‘Aladdin’

Students with disabilites move audience to tears in ‘Aladdin’

By Deanna Frances | September 28, 2014

The Children’s Community Theatre’s performance of “Aladdin Jr.” brought some audience members to tears of joy Sept. 28.The theater’s Penguin Project held this weekend’s performances at DeKalb High School, 501 W. Dresser Road, after five months...

Alumni fundraise to buy NIU’s 1st food truck

By Deanna Frances | September 21, 2014

Alumni are raising money to open NIU’s first food truck, the DogHouse, at the Homecoming football game.Jordan Delegal, Keith Otis and Elliot Echols created Hungry Huskies, Inc., which would manage the food truck, to align with NIU President Doug Baker’s...

Junior acting majors do a warm-up exercise before their auditions for productions in the spring semester. The class must audition in advance as they leave for their three-month study abroad trip to Moscow Sept. 15.

Junior acting majors begin journey to Moscow

By Deanna Frances | September 14, 2014

DeKalb | Twelve junior bachelor of fine arts acting majors travel to Moscow Sept. 15 for a three-month study abroad program.The students will study six days a week at the Moscow Art Theatre. Alexander Gelman, director of the School of Theatre and Dance,...

Artist sets down tattoo gun, picks up mic at comedy night

By Deanna Frances | September 2, 2014

DeKalb | Chris May is known for his appearance on the reality TV show “Ink Master” or for his DeKalb business Proton Tattoo, but May displays a different kind of talent with his new role as the host of the House Cafe’s comedy open mic nights.The...

Welcome Days Committee adds changes for more fun

By Deanna Frances | August 24, 2014

DeKalb | Welcome Days 2014 used new events, such as the Huskie Family Welcome, and made improvements to old ones to greet and entertain students during their first weekend on campus.Welcome Days is a week of events held to celebrate the beginning of the...

Top 3: Best books for summer

By Deanna Frances | April 29, 2014

Three books that should be added to everyone’s summer reading list.“The Longest Ride”by Nicholas Sparks: May 6Nicholas Sparks’ new romance should have no problem attracting readers of all ages.“The Longest Ride” is the story of two completely...

Musicians in the Wind Ensemble rehearse Tuesday for their spring performance. The concert features songs by Mozart and African composer O’Neal Douglas.

Wind Ensemble mixes classic, African music in spring show

By Deanna Frances | April 16, 2014

DeKalb | The School of Music spring concert season has officially begun, despite the snow this week.The NIU Wind Ensemble will perform at 8 p.m. today at the Music Building’s Boutell Memorial Concert Hall.The concert will feature musical selections...

Comedian Fluffy brings best jokes to Convocation Center

By Deanna Frances | April 13, 2014

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias’ two-hour set kept me laughing from start to finish Thursday at the Convocation Center.The performance included comedians Martin Moreno, Alfred Robles and Rick Gutierrez. Moreno opened the performance with comedy about relationships...