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Egyptian Theatre welcomes ‘Swan Lake’ by Russian Ballet

By Jamie O'Toole, Columnist | October 24, 2019

At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will host “Swan Lake,” a Russian Ballet.The ballet will be Russian Ballet Theatre’s new production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ballet, a story about a beautiful swan princess...

Young the Giant to perform on campus at Friday concert

By Jamie O'Toole, Columnist | October 23, 2019

DeKALB – Alternative Rock band Young the Giant will kick off Homecoming weekend and perform 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Convocation Center. Doors will open at 6 p.m.“This is the first time Young the Giant has performed at the NIU Convocation Center. We...

‘El Camino’ continues the story of ‘Breaking Bad’

By Jamie O'Toole, Columnist | October 17, 2019

After six years since the show “Breaking Bad” ended, the creators and actors of the show resumed its story smoothly without taking away any positive attributes of the show, despite the form of storytelling changing. The opportunity for dramatic cinematography...

Egyptian welcomes ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ with antici—pation

By Jamie O'Toole, Columnist | October 16, 2019

The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. 2nd St., will host “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” 8 p.m. Friday, featuring the live shadow cast of "The Irrational Masters.”General admission for the show will be $10. Costumes and audience participation are both encouraged...

Paddle the Kishwaukee cancelled, other outdoor events to continue for Family Weekend

By Jamie O'Toole, Columnist | October 4, 2019

NIU Adventure Center, located at 325 N. Annie Glidden Rd. DeKalb IL. was hosting a paddle session on the Kishwaukee river from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday. Because of watercraft, the event had to be canceled this weekend. The event entailed a 4-mile section of...

Jonathan OBrien (left) and Brandon Sapp star in The Shipment which displays social injustice and racial prejudice.

NIU play spotlights racial issues in society

By Jamie O'Toole, Columnist | September 27, 2019

Jonathan O'Brien (left) and Brandon Sapp star in "The Shipment" which displays social injustice and racial prejudice.

Peter Dinklage, won his fourth Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Game of Thrones, Sunday at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.

The Emmys spotlight television, see activism from celebrities

By Jamie O'Toole, Columnist | September 23, 2019

The 71st Emmy Awards premiered at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Like last year's Emmy Award Show, no one hosted this year, but there were a variety of award presenters, including the casts of “Veep,” “Game of Thrones,” “Empire” and “Keeping up with...

‘The Goldfinch’ entices viewers

By Jamie O'Toole, Columnist | September 17, 2019
The cast of Hairspray Jr. performs a musical number from the iconic musical Thursday evening at Sycamore High School.

The Penguin Project performs “Hairspray”

By Jamie O'Toole, Columnist | September 15, 2019

DeKALB — “Hairspray Jr.” concluded Thursday evening’s performance with the encore song “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey at Sycamore High School. The entire cast — actors and their mentors, even past Penguins — formed three lines and...

The High Kings take DeKalb on a folkacoaster

By Jamie O'Toole, Columnist | September 9, 2019

Playing 24 songs in two and a half hours, the High Kings took audience members of all ages on what they call a “folkacoaster,” singing covers, true stories and original songs. Irish Folk band The High Kings, consisting of Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy...