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“1917” ends 2019 with an epic tale

By Jacob Baker | January 24, 2020

Acclaimed director Sam Mendes and the modern day great cinematographer Roger Deakins ended 2019 on an epic and emotional note with their ultra realistic World War I film “1917.” Mendes helms the true story based on the events his own grandfather...

Oscar nominations lack diversity

By Jacob Baker | January 20, 2020

The highlight of the 2010 Oscars was when female director Kathryn Bigelow took home a total of six awards for her film “The Hurt Locker” and became the first woman to win best director. In 2010, the academy featured diversity in it’s selections,...

Freshman nursing major Catie Kulhan (left) and Samantha Coleman freshman health science major (right) eat dinner at "A Night at The Oscars" in Lincoln Hall's food court Wednesday night.

Housing and Dining holds special Oscars-themed dinner event

By Perri Killam | March 7, 2012

Chicken Carbonara, carved beef, sparkling grape juice, chocolate covered strawberries and red velvet cake - not your typical college food. The Oscars may have ended over a week ago, but NIU’s Housing and Dining celebrated Wednesday night at dining halls...