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Present Perfect Modeling Organization strikes a pose during their performance at the Women’s History Month Showcase. Four Poets, One Mic hosted multiple different student organizations to help celebrate Women’s History Month on Thursday. (Gabby Crabtree | Northern Star)

Showcasing Women’s History Month through different talents

By Gabby Crabtree, Former News Editor | March 29, 2024

DeKALB – NIU students gathered to watch multiple performances of slam poetry, modeling, painting, dancing and roller skating on Thursday to honor Women’s History Month. Four Poets, One Mic put on the Women’s History Month Showcase at 7 p.m. in...

The crew of Four Poets, One Mic stands on stage during their Feb. 22 performance. Four Poets, One Mic is an NIU group where people write and perform poetry. (Zahra Yousif | Northern Star)

Four Poets One Mic, an open space for voice and opinion

By Isabel Cambray, Lifestyle Writer | March 18, 2024

Darius Jackson is a co-founder who aims to help represent those seeking an outlet for self-expression. Four Poets One Mic is an organization where students can voice their concerns in a creative yet constructive way, bringing up topics like social...

Lo' (from left), the main performer of Four Poets One Mic, is surprised with a painting of their logo as a gift from Chakra Da Kid and Darius Jackson. The painting was created by Cheyene Hoerr, a professional mixed-media artist. (Zahra Yousif | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: ‘Four Poets’ animate Egyptian Theatre crowd

By Zahra Yousif, Photojournalist | February 26, 2024

DeKALB – Poetry collective Four Poets One Mic hosted a performance Thursday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second Street. The event featured a screening of the film, "Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975." The collective hosted the event in collaboration...