The NIU School of Theatre and Dance's second production of the 2008-2009 subscription series, "The Revengers' Comedies," will open tonight at the O'Connell Theatre. The play, written by Alan Ayckbourn, is a dark epic British comedy that features 20 different...

Some of our favorite TV shows do some of their best work around the holiday season. No, not Christmas or New Years, I am talking about Halloween here. So, let's look at a few memorable Halloween Episodes from our favorite TV shows. Aqua Teen Hunger Force...

With just two weeks to go before the Nov. 4 election, Republican presidential candidate John McCain announced he will replace his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, with Joe the Plumber. "Just as I chose Gov. Palin to ignite my campaign, so too am...

A taste of Iowa has made its way into the DeKalb area. Maid-Rite, a burger joint native to Iowa and southeastern Illinois, opened a new dine-in and carry-out restaurant in September. Maid-Rite, 3206 Sycamore Road, is a restaurant franchise that has a...

This album experience begins with the packaging. The 32-sided, pop-up poster is psychedelically charged with all its colors. Once opened, it sets up the soon-to-be listener for the down-the-rabbit-hole experience that is Of Montreal. Album art is rarely...

Rapper Young Jeezy is set to play the NIU Convocation Center on Saturday, Nov. 15. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 7:30 p.m. Newcomer The Dream will open the show. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. at the Convocation...

1. Ice Man's block-jumping sequence - Mega Man As previously listed in "Five Moments in Videogames that ruined my Childhood," the introduction of the block-jumping sequence in the first Mega Man game produced hours of frustration and countless broken...

With horrible movie sequels becoming more prominent in Hollywood, why can't movie studios come up with more original concepts? Here are the plot concepts of three sequels that should be made. The Bourne Depravity Synopsis: When in doubt, go to Africa....

Who says freshmen are just trying to fit in? NIU freshman Nick Fleming plans to stand out this Halloween with his tribute costume to Heath Ledger in his role as The Joker. Name: Nick Fleming Age: 19 Major: Communications Year: Freshman Hometown: Sandwich,...

I wouldn't say that am the best at procrastinating, but I know how to get distracted enough that I tend to do things last minute. I have found some amazing internet sites that have aided me in my venture to get distracted from what needs to be done. First...

Three years can make a dramatic change in a band's musical direction. Unfortunately, the change doesn't always come out as intended. Haste the Day's 2005 effort, "When Everything Falls," is a gem in the hardcore community. It's a rare album because it...

Mike Skinner (a.k.a. The Streets) has just put out a new album, "Everything is Borrowed." The only problem - it's not very good. In the past, Skinner relied on heavy hip-hop beats and interesting wordplay. However, this new record is a lackluster effort...