By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer
| October 6, 2024
DeKalb county community members came together to explore the simple but powerful sentiment behind sharing food Thursday evening.
The DeKalb County History Center hosted a community poetry event, “Eat Your Words,” in conjunction with their newest...
By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer
| October 3, 2024
The DeKalb County History Center is hosting an event from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Thursday, based around their collaborative exhibit “Food: Gathering Around the Table.”
Located at 1730 N. Main St. in Sycamore, “Eat Your Words: Food and Poetry”...
National Poetry Month is observed in April, honoring the beauty and significance of poetry for aspiring poets and literary fans. The Academy of American Poets founded this month-long celebration in 1996 to celebrate poetry's enormous effect on our lives...
By Zahra Yousif, Photojournalist
| February 26, 2024
DeKALB – Poetry collective Four Poets One Mic hosted a performance Thursday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second Street.
The event featured a screening of the film, "Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975." The collective hosted the event in collaboration...
In June, Tatianna Salisbury, an NIU alum, released her self-published debut book, ‘words my heart needed to hear,’ a collection of poems and short stories.
Salisbury has drawn on her own life experiences to create a 154-page book that explores...
The month of April is dedicated to spreading awareness about the Earth, autism, stress and, less known, celebrating poetry. Whether it’s an ode, haiku, sonnet or any other style, April celebrates the history and wonder that comes from poetry all over...
Angélica Maria Aguilera is a poet, singer, educator and master storyteller. Recently, she visited NIU where she hosted a poetry workshop and presentation. Over the past few years her work has brought her across the country, visiting over 100 college...
It’s the start of a new semester meaning less time to read for personal enjoyment and more time going to classes and being active on campus. Here are five short books that won’t take up most of your busy time, but will help reach your reading goals.
“Death...
Disability Awareness DeKalb is hosting a night of Disability in Song, Dance, Sign and Poetry 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. This event is part of a broader Disability Awareness Month initiative that takes place in DeKalb...
The Editorial Board has high hopes for The House Cafe’s new ownership.The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, was purchased by Anthony Solario, Lisa Cowley and Corey Twombly in October.The House has always provided a sense of community that’s unlike that...
Instructor Ryan Hibbett discussed British poet Philip Larkin’s use of vulgar language in poetry at a Tuesday event.Hibbett’s presentation, Poetry Said Fuck, was a part of the Brown Bag series. The Brown Bag series, hosted by the English department,...
DeKALB | Poet J. Ivy, who is known for his contribution to the Kanye West track, "Never Let Me Down," is going to be involved in the first Poetry Night of this semester from the Campus Activities Board on Friday. "I booked J. Ivy because I know on campus...
