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Harry Potter’s final installment puts one last spell on DeKalb

By Heather Skrip | July 18, 2011

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...

NIU Art museum sets sights on the invisible

By Heather Skrip | January 30, 2011

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...

NIU’s ‘Nutcracker’ performance a holiday delight

By Heather Skrip | November 12, 2010

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,...

The Amenti Haunted House begins this weekend at the Egyptian Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m. and admission is $10.

Haunted house provides scares at a good price

By Heather Skrip | October 25, 2010

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...

A still from the movie, Miracle Lady.

LUNAFEST serves more than one purpose

By Heather Skrip | October 19, 2010

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...

Elegant eating at Ellington’s

By Heather Skrip | October 10, 2010

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....

Folk-rock sensation The Giving Tree Band will hit The House Cafe this Friday night at 9 p.m. The band encourages everyone to wear their pajamas.

The Giving Tree Band to folk up DeKalb

By Heather Skrip | October 5, 2010

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,...

Egyptian Theatre’s Haunted Tour offers more than scares

By Heather Skrip | October 3, 2010

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...

Egyptian calls in DeKalb’s wild to pack theater for free movies

By Heather Skrip | September 30, 2010

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...

“Natural Selections” a sight to see at NIU Art Gallery

By Heather Skrip | September 27, 2010

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...

‘Timing’ not perfect, but backed by serious talent

By Heather Skrip | September 23, 2010

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...

Underage at NIU means an over abundance of fun

By Heather Skrip | September 16, 2010

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...