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Annual Pumpkin Festival arrives in Sycamore

By Edwin Kelso | October 23, 2019

DeKALB – In 1956, Sycamore resident Wally Thurrow displayed a few decorated pumpkins on his front lawn. Six years later, this would spawn an event that would define the Sycamore community for decades to come.Now, in 2019, a Wild West Pumpkin Fest is...

Music isn’t just for music majors

By Jordan Radloff | October 20, 2019

Music is something that can remain a part of students’ lives even after choosing not to participate in college. While it may seem like having a music degree is required in order to continue in music, there are still chances for non-music majors to perform...

A band member plays during the halftime of the 2006 homecoming game.

Alumni band to play at Homecoming

By Allyson Martin | October 14, 2010

Students and homecoming attendees will have a chance to hear former Huskie band members play. "We're really looking forward to performing," said alumni Mike O'Connor. The alumni band is playing at the homecoming game again this year. Members of the alumni...