Historically, I've always been excited when September rolls around because of the promise. Over the past several years, the TV industry has changed the typical starting time for the new season. Of all the shows I regularly watch, only "Family Guy" is...

After two years of fighting to move on from love gone sour, Jessica Simpson has placed her pop vocal days on the shelf. With the release of her new album "Do You Know," Simpson is now trying to expand into the country music world. On the album, Simpson...

On Sept. 13, Tim Lydon, a sophomore communication major, will use his musical talent to entertain, but also to support one of his favorite bands. Lydon's Lombard-based band, Nothing Is Forever, will be playing at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway,...

Scene: Derek Walker's living room, 1996. My mother and father are engaged in a flipping frenzy between television titans "Seinfeld," "Roseanne," "Married With Children" and my personal favorite, "Suddenly Susan." To best avoid a family feud (and perhaps...

Ethnic foods are often, if not always, tricky. Strange ingredients not found at Wal-Mart combined with the expectation of the unknown would make anyone's stomach turn. Here is an ethnically inspired take-on-the-Indian dish: Serves 2 1 box of couscous...

This month, DeKalb's Carmike Theatre, 2160 Sycamore Road, will be showing an uncut version of one of the greatest Broadway musicals of all time. "Rent" ended its 12-year run on Broadway on Sept. 7 and was filmed to be shown in theaters throughout the...

Breaking News with Orlando * With a record of eight Olympic gold medals from Beijing in his rear view mirror and a myriad of guest appearances in his near future, Michael Phelps has announced he will leave the media spotlight by mid-October. "After my...

For fans of writer/director/actor Tyler Perry, this Friday will mark the release of Perry's next big film, "Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys." Settling into the familiar family-comedy realm, Perry will deliver another big screen film full of laughs...

Shannen Doherty's face is everywhere. It's on the latest cover of "US Weekly," the CW's home page and many more entertainment blogs. I give her props; she's aged gracefully. However, it's not her face that's making the news, or her acting credits for...

10. "Turn To Stone" - Electric Light Orchestra What the song is about: A man becomes paralyzed with sadness after his woman leaves him. Dirtiest-sounding line after being taken out of context: Yes, I'm turnin', I'm turnin', I'm turnin' to stone. 9. "Love...

Though still in beta-testing, Google's new browser, Chrome, brings new ideas and a strong aesthetic experience to the table. Compared to Internet Explorer 8 and Firefox 3, Chrome's user-interface is the next great progression. Google's redesign of the...

With all the controversy surrounding Sarah Palin, the last thing she needs is a '70s rock band being upset with her. Unfortunately, this has been her current controversy after using Heart's "Barracuda" as her unofficial theme song during the Republican...