DeKALB — With the April 4 DeKalb consolidated election fast approaching, mayoral candidates participated in an audience-packed debate where they discussed issues, including local immigration policy.The debate, which was held 6:30 Thursday at the DeKalb...
If you can stomach innards, severed feet and irritating housewives, “Santa Clarita Diet” is a delicious bite of fresh comedy. It’s a lighthearted Netflix-original comedy series that’s sure to leave you craving more. Creator Victor Fresco, also...
The live action movie adaption of the Japanese anime, “Ghost in the Shell” has faced criticism for “white-washing” because Scarlett Johansson was cast as the main character of the film.The movie, which is set to release March 31, stars Johansson...
DeKALB — Department of Homeland Security memos regarding enhanced enforcement of President Donald Trump’s immigration executive order sparked a call to action by local activists and NIU students the past week.The memos, published Feb. 20, outline...
NIU's Present Perfect Modeling Organization held their 32nd annual Afrocentric-themed fashion show Feb. 22 in the Duke Ellington Ballroom, located in the Holmes Student Center. The Afrocentric-themed fashion show honors Black History Month, where the...
The Egyptian Theatre hosts the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” once a month during the school year giving students a total of seven chances to catch the show.
Jim Cornelison, the Chicago Blackhawk’s famed national anthem vocalist, visited campus to sing to students in Barsema Hall. Cornelison first performed “O Canada” followed by the beloved “Star-Spangled Banner,” at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
1. Set goalsSetting goals for every day is an important way to stay focused on the tasks at hand and track your progress and growth. Every day is an opportunity to better yourself. Each day offers you the chance to take steps forward or backward. If you...
DeKALB — As his confirmation hearings approach, students have developed opinions about President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch.Gorsuch was nominated to the Supreme Court by Trump Jan. 31. Confirmation hearings will begin March...
Gov. Bruce Rauner recommended $77,465,000 in state appropriations for NIU in his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018.The proposed budget, issued Feb. 15, comes following two years in which NIU did not receive full state appropriations because of an inability...
Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe bring an untold story to fruition in “Hidden Figures,” the true story of three women who overcame obstacles and helped put the first astronaut into space. The film is nominated for two Oscars: Best...
