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A poster for the Burning Cicada arts and music festival hangs on a wall. The festival will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Burning Cicada Festival welcomes DeKalb community

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | September 17, 2024

The Burning Cicada Festival will return to embrace the DeKalb community this Saturday and invites you to check out some of their activities, guest speakers and food vendors.  From 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday in Hopkins Park, the annual Burning Cicada...

A large reflective sheet lays on the ground, creating waves on the two nearby walls due to the crafted tarnish on a quarter of the sheet. The art gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

New exhibit plays with light, color

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | September 16, 2024

As you take your first step inside, light and color surround you. Your eyes open wide to take it all in.  These are but some of the feelings invoked by entering the new exhibit, “that which you fear, being a soul and unable to speak (for Louise...

Bailey, a 6-year-old mixed breed dog, sits on the floor. Bailey is available for adoption at Tails Humane Society. (Courtesy of Tails Humane Society)

Tails’ Pet of the Week: Bailey

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer | September 16, 2024

Looking for a friendly face to follow you through fall? Meet Bailey, a lovable 6-year-old dog searching for her forever home. Bailey is a fully spayed black and white mixed breed dog who would be most comfortable in a calm environment, preferably with...

Finance major Natalie Tananal (from left), biochem major Gabriel Chanthalagsy, alumni Robin Diamzon, and psychology major Nathaniel Nguyen are seen on stage performing. Boba Haus performs a fusion of hip-hop, Rock, R&B, and Indie Rock. (Brooke Schliephake | Northern Star)

Boba is in the Haus

By Tyler Gordon, Lifestyle Writer | September 15, 2024

The Huskie Den bustled with action as its stage welcomed the musical arts of an NIU student-led band, Boba Haus.  Formed in September 2023, the band was back on stage at 8:30 p.m. Friday boasting musical stylings with inspirations drawing from their...

 A disc golf basket goal sits Wednesday afternoon at Prairie Park in DeKalb. The first hole of the disc golf course is a Par 3 that is 242 yards. (Jonathan Shelby | Northern Star)

Disc golf helps to de-stress

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | September 11, 2024

College shouldn’t have students drowning in a sea of research papers and part-time jobs. It is important to remember to give yourself a break and have some fun every once in a while.  There are a plethora of outdoor activities students can engage...

The Newman Catholic Student Center sits on a sunny day. For those looking for religious spaces near NIU's campus, the center is located next to the Peters Campus Life Building. (Northern Star File Photo)

Find religious community away from home

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | September 10, 2024

For those moving to DeKalb, you might be leaving behind not just your family but also your church and place of community. A community of like-minded people and the space to practice your preferred religion is important, especially when establishing yourself...

Sigma Nu’s Greek house sits on an overcast afternoon at 114 Blackhawk Road. Sigma Nu was named the leading fraternity for leadership development. (Northern Star File Photo)

Sigma Nu recognized for fostering leadership

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | July 13, 2024

Sigma Nu was named NIU’s leading fraternity for leadership development on June 12. They received this recognition from the Center for Fraternal Excellence. The Theta Eta chapter aims to foster leadership. Members of Sigma Nu have held many leadership...

Cinco de Mayo, concert to occur this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | May 2, 2024

Editor’s note: If you want your event featured in next week’s Weekend Roundup, email information to [email protected]. FRIDAY: School of Theatre and Dance BA Capstone "Temporal Interference": 7:30 p.m. at Stevens Building, Sally...

Check out football, dance this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | April 25, 2024

Editor’s note: If you want your event featured in next week’s Weekend Roundup, email information to [email protected]. FRIDAY Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Children's...

A tree stands in front of Blumen Gardens. Blumen Gardens is a flower shop and wedding venue in Sycamore. (Tamya Burch | Northern Star)

Flower shop blooms unions

By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator | April 24, 2024

A local flower shop is blooming flowers, botanicals and unions.   Nestled in between the fertile farmlands of Northern Illinois sits a quaint town dressed in Americana. Sprawling canopies line up against colonial revival buildings that pay homage...

Buddy, a 1-year-old domestic shorthair cat, sits inside a cubby. Buddy is available for adoption for $75.00 at Tails Humane Society. (Courtesy of Tails Humane Society)

Tails’ Buddy ready to be your feline friend

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | April 19, 2024

One of Tails Humane Society’s youngest felines is waiting to be your Buddy as this week’s Tails’ Pet of the Week. Buddy, a domestic shorthair cat with black and white fur, turned 1 year old Thursday and is in search of a new beginning after a...

“Earth Fest April 18” is displayed on the Egyptian Theatre marquee. The film “Common Ground'' premiered for the first time in Northern Illinois at Earth Fest and was followed by a panel of local farmers and experts on regenerative agriculture. (Sam Dion | Northern Star)

Earth Fest creates community

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | April 19, 2024

Despite the dreary, drizzling rain outside, environmental activists and members of the DeKalb community gathered Thursday inside the Egyptian Theatre to participate in the inaugural Earth Fest. Hosted by climate advocacy group DeCarbon DeKalb, Earth...
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