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Ultimate guide to the fall TV season

By KYLE SPENCER | September 11, 2008

This fall television season brings plenty of new shows, along with plenty of favorites for fans. With over 102 shows to choose from, everyone is sure to find something to enjoy each day of the week. Here is your guide to planning the perfect television...

New season of ‘Always Sunny’ promises bigger laughs

By KYLE SPENCER | September 11, 2008

Since its beginning in 2005, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" has proved itself as being one of the funniest shows on television. Now, with three seasons under its belt, FX assures "Always Sunny" will deliver even bigger laughs in its fourth go-round....

Greatest wingmen in rock

By DAN STONE | September 11, 2008

Every band has a front-person. Some bands share the front-person duty between two performers, but often a band has a front-person and a secondary musician that seems to rock out just as much as the front-person, but is not the face of the band. These...

Talented artists of today do not get the exposure they deserve

By DAN STONE | September 11, 2008

Everyone knows a music nostalgia freak. They're convinced the music of today is inferior to the music of the past. The problem exists in the fact that every generation in the music listening history of humanityâ€"with the exception of the birth of...

Newman Center hosts discussion on Christian tones in ‘Dark Knight’

By ORLANDO LARA | September 11, 2008

With "The Dark Knight" firmly planted as the second-highest grossing movie of all time, it was only a matter of time before Batman went to church. On Wednesday, the Newman Catholic Student Center, 512 Normal Rd., presented "Superhero: Is ‘The Dark...

Late Mitch Hedberg releases potentially last album

By JEN HANCE | September 10, 2008

The late comedian Mitch Hedberg, who died in 2005, was known for his hilarious one-liners and unique delivery of jokes. His interesting way of annunciating his jokes, his quick thinking and sarcastic stage presence set him apart from other comedians....

Comedy singers are not ‘second-class’

By ORLANDO LARA | September 10, 2008

Music is good. Comedy is good, too. But something happens when the two are combined. It seems that no matter how funny, original or entertaining a "comedy band" is, they're usually seen as second-class entertainers. Not quite good enough to start a legitimate...

Gym Class Heroes releases new album

By HEATHER SKRIP | September 10, 2008

Gym Class Heroes, the band best known for their ability to combine hip-hop and alternative, recently released their fourth major album, "The Quilt." British singer Estelle, notable for her duet with Kanye West on "American Boy," lends her vocals on "Guilty...

Beer of the Week: Kirin Ichiban

By DAN STONE | September 10, 2008

Beer of the Week: Kirin Ichiban Grade: C- Kirin Ichiban is a Japanese Rice Lager with a lightly sweet malt taste and obscure, undesirable aftertaste. The Good: Japanese Rice Lager beers aren't the easiest to come across, so the ease of finding Kirin Ichiban...

New Michael Moore film ‘Slacker Uprising’ to be released for free online

By TONY MARTIN | September 10, 2008

What do Michael Moore and Thom Yorke of Radiohead have in common? Aside from loathing George W. Bush, they are both among cutting edge artists releasing their products for free to the public, according to IMDB.com. However, hopefully Moore's new film...

Man with many talents hits the stage at the Egyptian Theatre

By KYLE SPENCER | September 10, 2008

Every year, a man with many talents takes the stage at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., and captivates audiences. That man is Gavin Wilson, owner of DeKalb's own The Hillside Restaurant, 121 N. Second St. The true variety show known simply as...

Rumors circulating about sequel to ‘Dark Knight’

By JEN HANCE | September 10, 2008

After the astounding box office success of "The Dark Knight," there is no wonder that rumors are already flying about the next installment of Christopher Nolan's Batman series. So what exactly does he have in store? First of all, Two-Face is dead. I know,...