The only thing better than art, music or dogs is a weekend full of all three of them.TodayGet a sweet start on your weekend with Ellington’s With A Cherry on Top meal. For $10, you can enjoy three courses — all of which include cherries.The meal will...
Holmes Student Center, main floorSurrounded by the pungent aroma of Subway, one can always enjoy a cozy nap at the Holmes Student Center.For many students who live off campus there isn’t time to run home and eat or nap and make in back time for class....
With this many local music events and activities, there’s no excuse for being bored at home.TodayTurn off “Pitch Perfect” and watch the real thing. Northern Sound, NIU’s co-ed a capella group, will perform a free show 8 p.m. at The House Cafe,...
The first week back from break is usually exhausting.Unwind this weekend with some local events and activities:TodayTake advantage of the (somewhat) higher temperatures this week and join Outdoor Adventures for a free hour-long bike ride.Bring friends...
Pass: SA starting fast with bus changesI am impressed by the speed in which the Student Association is getting the Huskie Line revamp underway.The SA will hold focus groups to get student input on the changes to the Huskie Line. The first focus group,...
NIU is asking for community members to share what they think the Holmes Student Center should be like.Input will be collected through an online survey that will be available until March 6. Responses will be used to help NIU and a design team determine...
Sometimes the end of the month can be rough on students’ bank accounts. Don’t worry — these weekend events are free:TodayEnjoy a movie night courtesy of NIU. “Space Jam” will be shown as part of a Throwback Thursday free movie 7-9 p.m. in the...
Rapper and singer Tink will perform 8 p.m. Feb. 7 in the Holmes Student Center’s Duke Ellington Ballroom.Tickets will be put up for sale midnight Thursday and cost $20 for the first 24 hours. After 11:59 p.m. Thursday, tickets will cost $25. Tickets...
Blake Grigsby, junior digital cinema major at DePaul University, brightened students’ day during finals week by asking random passersby to slow dance in the Holmes Student Center.Grigsby, who runs a YouTube channel, said that although he has help from...
Pass: STEM Cafe talks printing revolutionEvents like NIU’s 3D Printing Revolution are beneficial to students as they can explore trends and technological tools to help their studies.NIU organized a public event to explain the benefits of 3-D printing...
Student Association President Joe Frascello said at University Council Wednesday that he would like to see more affordability for student organizations that host events at the Holmes Student Center.During the SA’s report for University Council, Frascello...
