If there was a spell to prevent Harry Potter Fever, DeKalb needs it. Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 premiered Friday, marking the end of a series following the seven books of the same name. The first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the...
DeKALB | Come see the invisible. One of the newest exhibits at the NIU Art Museum, "in/VISIBLE: Hiding in Plain Sight," seeks to create an entirely different experience for each individual. "Contemporary artists explore the nature of place as both a physical...
For many, “The Nutcracker” is an essential part to their holiday festivities. As such, the School of Theatre & Dance will host four performances from November 11 through 14.It is important to note that the show takes place at the Egyptian Theatre,...
I should start off by saying that before Saturday, I had never stepped foot inside a haunted house. It appeared as though none of my friends ever wanted to deal with me screaming my head off. That being said, I got in line for the Amenti Haunted House...
Tomorrow will mark the day of LUNAFEST's return to NIU. The film festival began in 2000, but this will only be its second time on campus. This annual event is unique due to the fact that all 10 of its films are directed by women and discuss a variety...
Students and staff can sometimes run into the problem of trying to find an upscale meal without breaking the bank. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, however, lunch at Ellington's is put forth by the students of Family Consumer Nutrition Sciences 320....
The Giving Tree Band produces a sound unlike any other by combining bluegrass and rock elements. This Yorkville-based band is comprised of eight members-two of which are NIU alum (Andy Goss and Erik Norman). GTB already has three albums under it's belt,...
Okay, I'll admit it-I get scared super easily. That is more than likely a large understatement. I am that person who shrieks if someone turns a corner too fast in front of me, who goes into hysterics whenever I see a bug and has other slightly irrational...
This Sunday, the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will be showing two free movies in the afternoon. "White Fang" will be shown at 1 p.m., followed by "The Call of the Wild" at 3 p.m. Both of these films are inspired by books by Jack London. The movie...
Saturday will be the last opportunity to view "Natural Selections" by Judith Brotman at the NIU Art Museum's Hall Case Gallery. Leaves in various stages of life each fill one lit display circle in the halls of the Art Museum. However, the leaves are different...
Sept. 23 served as opening night for a new production put on by the School of Theatre and Dance. "All in the Timing," by David Ives and directed by Josh Anderson, features five cast members in a series of six individual one-act plays. Hailed as a series...
For new and returning students, it may come as a surprise that there is more to do on a Friday or Saturday night, then partying on Greek Row, drinking in an apartment or going to a bar. Being under the age of 21 can only limit your weekend activities...
