Considering it is almost October, it is time that we go back and reflect on what has so far been an awesome year in music. Since I am a big fan of lists, I decided to make a top ten list of the albums that have come out this year (up until this point)....

Tina Fey for vice president! The 2008 presidential race has done nothing if not produce celebrity candidates ripe for the picture-taking. Barack Obama is on too many covers and Sarah Palin is quickly gathering steam to rival the charismatic Dem. Pssh!...

‘The ReRun Film Series returns to Carmike Market Square Cinema, 2160 Sycamore Road, beginning this weekend with a showing of "The Breakfast Club." The classic 1986 film starring Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall and Molly Ringwald follows five...

Below are five movies you should keep an eye out for once they hit the box office. 1. "Quantum of Solace" - Nov. 14 "Quantum of Solace" has promise to be the James Bond movie to end all Bonds. Now that fans have finally taken a liking to Daniel Craig,...

I was having a conversation with someone the other day about old school children shows and which ones were the best. Recent children's television has changed drastically over the years and is just too, for lack of a better word, different. I ended up...

The Smashing Pumpkins have announced that they are launching a 20th anniversary tour. The band was formed in Chicago, and are paying tribute to the town by playing two double-night shows, most likely at The Chicago Theatre and The Auditorium. Pumpkins...

It has recently come to my attention that some people have yet to see the summer blockbuster "The Dark Knight." With everyone raving about it, I think we are doing those individuals who have yet to see it a disservice. When these people who have been...

Kings of Leon has mellowed out. With their fourth album, "Only By The Night," the Followill boys have recorded a mix of Allman Brothers and Coldplay-esque tracks to show a noctural, more reflective side. The album opens with the brooding "Closer." Electric...

With "Rock Band 2" being released last week, here a few of the new features offered in the successful multi-console music game. 1) All songs, as well as all downloaded songs from the original "Rock Band" game, will transfer over to the sequel. 2) There...

David Hasselhoff must be one disgruntled German. After Wednesday's premiere of the new series, there's no way he can bask in the glory of "Knight Rider" coolness. The new show, starring Justin Bruening as Michael Traceur - soon to be Michael Knight -...

The NIU Campus Activity Board (CAB) is taking a "So You Think You Can Dance?" approach with their upcoming "Dance Show Competition" event. "I love shows like that; I love dance," said Stephanie Mewmaw, freshman undecided major. "I think that it's going...

On Chicago pop band Plain White T's fifth album, "Big Bad World," the sound is similar to previous releases but lacks interest. The opening and title track "Big Bad World," is comprised of simple chords and repetitive beats, but they don't downplay the...