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‘Heroes’ to return Sept. 22

By HEATHER SKRIP | September 16, 2008

"Heroes" begins again Sept. 22 at 8 p.m. on NBC, so I decided to list five reasons why everyone should give the show a chance. 1) Sylar: He eats brains, never seems to die and posesses enough superpowers to give Peter Petrelli a run for his money. Where...

‘A-Space’ a Facebook for spies

By KYLE SPENCER | September 16, 2008

The name's Bond, James Bond, and I'm single and looking for "whatever I can get." "A-Space," which is being called a "Facebook for spies," is officially being launched at the end of the month and is aimed at socially connecting spies across the country,...

‘My Name is Bruce’ to be released in Oct.

By ORLANDO LARA | September 16, 2008

More than a year after being finished, Bruce Campbell's "My Name is Bruce" is finally going to be released. But if you know who Bruce Campbell is, you probably already knew that. For those of you unfamiliar with Bruce "The Chin" Campbell, he's Ash from...

Another emotional novel from ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ author

By NYSSA BULKES | September 16, 2008

I'm, like, really excited. As a female bookworm, there's nothing more worthy of my excitement than a newly released, bona fide chick novel. No, I'm not even ashamed to admit to it. Hah! Lauren Weisberger's newest novel, "Chasing Harry Winston," is staring...

Local band Zirra to play at House Cafe tonight

By BRIDGET ORKFRITZ | September 16, 2008

The DeKalb-based band, Zirra, will be performing at the House Café tonight along with Son of Starkiller, Picture Books and The Evangelicals. Zirra consists of NIU students Matt Zingale and Drew Hartman. The duo is releasing its debut CD, "The Lesson...

‘The Women’ an estrogen overload

By JEN HANCE | September 16, 2008

review: "The Women" rating: 6/10 If it is possible to overdose on estrogen, "The Women" could be the pill. As the Diane English directed film is rightly named "The Women," there is not a single scene in the movie with a man. Instead, the film is all about...

‘Death Magnetic’ a return to Metallica’s roots

By DAN STONE | September 16, 2008

review: Metallica- "Death Magnetic" rating: 7/10 Metallica must have the world's only time machine and the band's new album, "Death Magnetic" is the proof. During Metallica's field trip back to 1989, they rediscovered how to write thrash metal with progressive...

Ten Most Annoying Bands

By DAVID MATZ | September 16, 2008

10. Eminem He either angrily raps about his terrible life ("The Way I Am," "Mockingbird") or childishly raps about nothing ("The Real Slim Shady," "Just Lose It"). It's the latter part that makes me put Eminem on this list. 9. Good Charlotte Lead singer...

Paparazzi: Friend or foe?

By NYSSA BULKES | September 15, 2008

Anyone who supports the paparazzi has some explaining to do. On the morning of Sept. 11, Kanye West was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport. The 31-year-old allegedly destroyed a video camera worth $10,000, according to E! Online. While most...

“American Wife:” Strong woman, strong novel

By NYSSA BULKES | September 15, 2008

"American Wife" Rating: 8/10 According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, fiction is "something invented by the imagination or feigned." In Curtis Sittenfeld's book, "American Wife," this is sort of true. "American Wife" follows the life of an American...

Want to be Paris Hilton’s BFF?

By BRIDGET ORKFRITZ | September 15, 2008

Sometimes I wonder if TV stations begin to run out of creative ideas for shows. Within in the last few years, it seems that stations are coming up with the most obscure ideas just to catch an audience, which often results in shows that are nothing more...

“Family That Preys” a heartwarming film for the family

By LINDSEY KASTNING | September 15, 2008

‘Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys' - 10/10 "Tyler Perry's the Family that Preys" is nothing short of exceptional. This heart-warming, sensational film about the strength of family values over monetary issues is sure to please any moviegoer. From...