The NIU Wind Ensemble performed a concert entitled "Suite Dreams" at Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Tuesday evening. Conductor Ronnie Wooten directed the ensemble with great enthusiasm. He gave very distinct cues that were always on time. The acoustics...

I feel bad for Stephenie Meyer. The author of the super popular "Twilight" series had the rough draft of her fifth book, "Midnight Sun," inexplicably leaked onto the Internet. Her Web site says that while the fifth installment will still be her next project,...

"A Thurber Carnival" - 9/10 At the NIU School of Theater and Dance's Players Theatre, there were no elephants, clowns or cotton candy at "A Thurber Carnival." Instead, there was a brilliant display of raw talent and marvelous teamwork. In theater, it...

Steven Tyler, the 60 year-old Aerosmith frontman filed a lawsuit on September 24. Tyler, whose legal name is Steven Victor Tallarico, is suing a group of unknown bloggers. This is the second time that blogs, supposedly written by Tyler or his girlfriend...

Although he may have impressed some in the past few years with his television specials, illusionist and stunt performer David Blaine officially has permission to retire. At the young age of four, Blaine witnessed a magician performing a card trick and...

5. Half-Life 2 (PC, various ports) Half-Life 2 is one of the best games ever made. Say what you want about the Counter Strike mod for the original, but HL2 improved upon everything in the original. HL2 featured a more engaging story, improved upon never-ending...

In hopes of a proper sendoff for the fifteenth and final season, "ER" producers hope to get the shows biggest stars of the past to join them for final episodes. George Clooney gained fame by playing the part of Dr. Douglas "Doug" Ross on the long running...

REVIEW "Nights In Rodanthe" - screen vs. print The Book: Written by Nicholas Sparks After her husband leaves her for a younger woman, Adrienne Willis escapes to Rodanthe, North Carolina to take care of her friend's inn. While she is there, a hurricane...

Here's a guide to the new releases you should rent today: 1. "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" Jason Segel's "bare" comedy affectionately portrays the life of a sad-sack who gets dumped, and the inevitable crumbling and rigorous re-building of his life. Segel,...

October is here. The leaves will be changing and horror films will soon grace box offices…or will they? October is usually the month when all the production studios come out with their blockbuster horror movies. But while looking at the upcoming...

Here are ten television shows that have overstayed their welcome on the airwaves, and should seriously consider throwing in the towel. 10. "The Apprentice" A television show hosted by Donald Trump was just a bad idea in the first place. Does it really...

Have you ever been to a concert and have been completely disgusted by some of the people in the audience? I was at a concert last night. It was a general admission show, so after watching the first few songs from the front, I got out of the tight crowd...