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Folk Legend Arlo Guthrie plays at Egyptian Theatre

By Jacob Roushia | October 20, 2019

DeKALB — Arlo Guthrie performed Wednesday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., for the first time since 1990 as part of his 2019 Alice’s Restaurant Tour. The concert was enjoyable to watch and be a part of.  Throughout the show, the performers...

(From left) Former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant, pop star Miley Cyrus and rapper Chance the Rapper are among the many musical acts booked for the 50th anniversary of the iconic Woodstock Music and Art Festival. The festival is now up in the air due to a financial sponsor pulling funding.

50th anniversary of Woodstock in jeopardy

By Peter Zemeske | May 14, 2019

(From left) Former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant, pop star Miley Cyrus and rapper Chance the Rapper are among the many musical acts booked for the 50th anniversary of the iconic Woodstock Music and Art Festival. The festival is now up in the air due to a financial sponsor pulling funding.

Walczak an ‘offensive leader’ for NIU Lacrosse

By Ed Rietveld | April 17, 2012

Despite only having played lacrosse for four years, Mike Walczak has quickly become one of NIU’s offensive leaders. The sophomore attackman has scored 13 goals in the four games for the Huskies have actually faced an opposition, as two of their five...

Groundhog Day arrives amidst warm weather

By Linze Griebenow | February 1, 2012

Groundhog Day can sometimes feel like déjà vu.The historical origins lie in European weather folklore where a small bear or badger emerges from its cave or hole. However, the contemporary American tradition can be traced back to a German-American's...

The festival experience

By Alex Fiore | January 31, 2012

From Woodstock in 1969 to the annual gathering of the masses in Grant Park for Lollapalooza, music festivals are nothing new. Still, it seems the music festival is something music fans can be hesitant to attend. Between the costly ticket prices, lack...

Area bands split album, share glory

By Jerene-Elise Nall | August 23, 2010

Bust! and Heart Shaped Hate released a split on Cassette Deck Media Conglomerate and on Underground Government/Recess Japan this summer. While the album in its entirety lasts only 12 minutes and 55 seconds, both bands deliver more in just under 13 minutes...