Recent attacks in Ukraine by Russia military forces could quickly create a humanitarian crisis among other ripple effects, including higher gas prices.
There is another reason NIU political scientist Ches Thurber says Americans should follow the developments overseas.
“Both the United States and Russia have nuclear weapons,” Thurber noted. “And while that is a remote possibility that we'd see kind of direct conflict between the United States and Russia, the fact that the stakes of that conflict could be so incredibly high make it worthy of a lot of attention and a lot of focus.”
Thurber also stressed the possibility of the continued use of cyber warfare to disrupt life in Ukraine and beyond.
Entertainment
If you’re looking for a fun, relaxing workout session, the Kishwaukee Family YMCA will be hosting an Adult Hip Hop class on Saturday, Feb. 26 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Blumen Gardens of Sycamore will be hosting a Bridal Bash this Saturday, Feb. 26 from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. If you’re newly engaged, it may be the perfect opportunity to tour the venue, meet vendors and ask any questions you may have to their event coordinators.
Throughout the month of February, Fatty’s Pub and Grille has been hosting their Live Music series every Friday from 9:00 p.m. to midnight. Tutti Loops Duo will be performing tomorrow, Feb. 25. Fatty’s last day of the series will be held on Friday, March 5th.
DeKalb’s Stage Coach Players will be airing a combination of six shows this summer. They are Four Old Broads, Something Rotten, The Murder Is Announced, The Drowsy Chaperone, The Crucible, and Clue On Stage. The shows represent a series of comedies, musicals, and dramas.
Anyone is welcome to audition as long as they are in compliance with state and local guidelines with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Tim Ball with the Stage Coach Players says theater is an outlet where people can leave behind the stresses of everyday life.
“It’s partially an escape from the doldrums of life, “ he said.” If you’re on stage, you can be somebody else.”
Auditions will take place on March 11th and March 12th at the First Lutheran Church. Additional information can be found on the Stage Coach Player’s website.
Sports
DeKalb co-op senior Madeline Kees wonthe all-around title during the IHSA Girls’ Gymnastics state meet Friday. Judges decided Kees had tied with Gracie Willis of Prairie Ridge with a score of 37.80. The Daily Chronicle reports that Kees intends to compete with NIU Gymnastics next year.
Sycamore senior Brayden Peet won 2nd place at 152 pounds in the Class 2A division at last weekend’s IHSA State Wrestling Tournament. Peet fought for the title against Aurora Christian’s Braden Stauffenberg. Peet was able to get a takedown on Stauffenberg, but Stauffenberg turned the tide in overtime for the 5-3 championship win.
The Kaneland Knights’ varsity boys’ basketball team narrowly defeatedthe Sycamore Spartans 49-45 Wednesday. The Spartans’ varsity girls’ basketball team will face the Montini Catholic Broncos Thursday night.
Weather
Thursday night will have a low of 17 with an 80% chance of snow. We’ll be seeing some sunshine throughout the weekend, but low temperatures will persist. Temperatures in the mid-20s and low-30s are the expected highs for the weekend, with cloud coverage during the night making temperatures drop into the teens and single digits. We’ll start off next week with a high of 25 and more sunshine.
Contributions from Amanda Woo, Brandon Montemayor, Kyra Johnson, Allyson White, Kurt Bitting, and Ally Formeller.