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New ABC Family show a cross between ‘Juno’ and ‘7th Heaven’

By LINDSEY KASTNING | August 27, 2008

Jessica Biel, watch out for the new girl in town! This summer, 18-year-old Shailene Woodley stunned household television audiences as the 15-year-old Amy Juergens in ABC Family's new show, "The Secret Life of the American Teenager." Woodley, who first...

‘The Dark Knight’ was highlight of movie summer

By DAN STONE | August 26, 2008

Calling the latest Batman outing the best entertainment event of the summer almost feels cliché. However, when compared to every other movie, TV show, video game, album, etc. released during summer 2008, nothing comes within arms reach of "The Dark...

Country star Jason Aldean to perform at Convo

By MICHAEL VAN DER HARST | August 26, 2008

Country music artist Jason Aldean will perform at the Convocation Center on Saturday, Nov. 1. Aldean will be joined by special guest Lady Antebellum as part of the "CMT On Tour". Tickets for students are $19.75 and $29.75 for the general public. The show...

Book Review: ‘Breaking Dawn’

By HEATHER SKRIP | August 26, 2008

Bella, Edward and Jacob return in the final book of the "Twilight" series, "Breaking Dawn." The series left off at "Eclipse," with Bella making the decision to become a vampire through Edward's venom. For Edward to agree to the arrangement, Bella had...

Popular new Lil Wayne’ album overproduced

By CHRIS KRAPEK | August 26, 2008

Dwanye ‘Lil Wayne' Carter once said that his funniest joke is that he's broke. After Wayne's newest album "The Carter III" became the fastest selling album of the year this June, it seems like he won't be laughing anytime soon. Lil Wayne' has taken...

MXPX leave DeKalb sweaty after legendary set list

By TONY MARTIN | August 26, 2008

Think about what most people were doing on Tuesday, July 29. Maybe they went to work, ate a fancy dinner or had too much to drink while watching the Cubs. Some people however, went to The House Café to see the legendary punk rock band, MXPX. DeKalb...

Book Review: ‘Snuff’

By TONY MARTIN | August 26, 2008

Dealing with some intense subject matter and having an insanely dark wit are two identifying characteristics of works by cult hero Chuck Palahniuk. His latest work, "Snuff," is focused on an adult film star who is planning on breaking a conspicuous industry...

Shwayze creates name for himself on latest release

By BRIDGET ORKFRITZ | August 26, 2008

Creating a name for oneself in the music industry is not an easy task. Hip-hop artist, Shwayze did just that this summer when he released a self-titled CD, along with a reality TV show on MTV. Shwayze grew up in a trailer park in California, where he...

Three shows to watch

By DAVID MATZ | August 26, 2008

Looking for something that will cheer you up after classes today? ABC's "Wipeout" always brings a smile to my face. Watch as 24 new contestants run through ridiculous obstacle courses with hilarious outcomes and witty commentary from hosts and comedians,...

In Memoriam of Jerry Finn (1969-2008)

By TONY MARTIN | August 25, 2008

Most young people may not know it, but a man that helped revolutionize contemporary punk has died. Jerry Finn passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, as a result of a severe brain hemorrhage. Saying that Jerry Finn's albums were influential would be an understatement....

Megaman makes a comeback

By DAN STONE | August 25, 2008

In the second grade, my mom took on the daunting task of creating a Halloween costume for me of my favorite video game character. Instead of choosing Super Mario, Sonic or one of the few recognizable video game characters of the early 1990s, I chose to...

‘The Rocker’ falls for Office star’s first feature flick

By JEN HANCE | August 25, 2008

Rating: 5/10 Starring: Rainn Wilson, Christina Applegate, Teddy Geiger "The Rocker," which opened this past Wednesday, didn't exactly rock, but it sure sank like one, as the film didn't even make the top 10 list at the box office. Moviegoers don't seem...

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