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Streaming movies for free – legal or not?

By DAVID MATZ | October 27, 2008

I have recently come across a dilemma. There is a website on the vast internet that allows users to stream full movies for free. It requires no sign-in accounts, no special programs and doesn't download to your computer. So my dilemma is this, is this...

Better Know A Character: Dr. Leo Spaceman of 30 Rock

By ORLANDO LARA | October 27, 2008

"Knock. Knock" "Who's there?" "It's the 21st century and you still don't have a doorbell?" This is "Better Know a Character." With the third season of NBC's Emmy-hoarding show "30 Rock" premiering Thursday night at 8:30, I felt it was time to examine...

Acai becoming more and more popular

By BRIDGET ORKFRITZ | October 27, 2008

Lately, while surfing the web, I've been running across a ton of ads for the Acai berry diet. Usually, I pay little-to-no attention to ads, but since I had been seeing this one pop up on many websites, I thought I'd look into it and see what it's all...

Movie franchises that should end

By DAVID MATZ | October 27, 2008

Two widely known franchises, "Saw" and "High School Musical," took top spots at the box office this weekend. Now in my personal opinion I feel that both franchises are overdone, exhausted and need to be stopped. But the box office numbers say differently....

Flavors of the Week: HSM3, Jennifer Hudson, U. of Central Arkansas

By NYSSA BULKES | October 27, 2008

Flavors of the Week ranks events in and around the NIU community in accordance with scoops of ice cream. One scoop is given to the least extreme event, with three scoops being given to the most extreme, stand-out event. These events can be positive or...

What to do throughout Halloween week

By HEATHER SKRIP | October 27, 2008

It's Halloween week! If you are still stuck on figuring out what to do in DeKalb, here are five events that will make your Halloween week a treat. TODAY "Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!" with NPR host Peter Sagal 7 p.m. - $25 Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center...

A quick review of Halloween etiquette

By HEATHER SKRIP | October 27, 2008

Halloween is arguably one of the best holidays of the year. The guidelines are simple: dress up and have fun. To determine how old is too old to dress up depends on many factors. Dressing up in high school was an excellent chance to hang out with friends...

Tim Reynolds show at Otto’s was a must-see

By MICHAEL VAN DER HARST | October 26, 2008

In front of a guitar-loving crowd, Tim Reynolds stole the stage at Otto's Niteclub, 118 E. Lincoln Highway, Thursday, performing with his band TR3. Reynolds, best known for his guest guitar appearances with the Dave Matthews Band, has always been known...

‘Pride & Glory’ not just any cop action movie

By DAVID MATZ | October 26, 2008

"Pride and Glory" goes little beyond the call of duty as a typical cop movie. The film quickly starts after four New York City police officers are murdered while on duty. Detective Ray Tierney (Edward Norton) is pressured by his father Francis (John Voight),...

‘Downtown Owl’ good for fans of dark comedy and good fiction writing

By TONY MARTIN | October 26, 2008

Chuck Klosterman, renowned columnist for "ESPN," "Esquire" and "Spin," has just come out with his newest work, "Downtown Owl." Unlike his previous works, however, Klosterman has moved on from columns to fiction writing, with this book being his first...

YouTube Britney Spears fan starting music career

By NYSSA BULKES | October 26, 2008

Chris Crocker is back. Remember the rather androgynous-looking guy who wailed on YouTube in favor of leaving Britney alone? Well, surprise! He's starting a music career. In "A Decade of Internet Superstars: Where Are They Now," JR Raphael for PC World...

Fey should call it quits as Palin impersonator

By NYSSA BULKES | October 26, 2008

I can't wait for Nov. 4. While I am a firm believer that everyone should vote, no questions asked, I'm more excited for the fact that all election-related media will stop. Sorry, Tina Fey, but the joke is getting old. In an Oct. 24 article on E! Online,...