Four bands braved the weather for a night of indie rock at the House Café. The Backroom, from Downers Grove, are a self-proclaimed "rock band that wafts a ‘50s sentiment in an up-to-date power-pop wrapper." After the first song the band was slightly...

"Moment of Forever" - Willie Nelson Rating : 6.5 / 10 A track-by-track review 1) "Over You Again" - This song sounds reminiscent of tracks found on John Lee Hooker's "The Best of Friends". It's a good kick-off to an album that has blues undertones but...

A lot has been said about the nature of voyeurism. But while most point at reality and talk shows on TV, a new play will look at the issue in modern, everyday life. Flowing into this concept of keeping tabs on people, "17 Tolbiac," the NIU School of Theatre...

This track is dedicated to all those freshmen out there who have not yet learned to love their surroundings. "It's been three whole weeks since that I have left my home" - and since you left yours. For those of us who have been here for some time, Northern...

We know the saying, "Life imitates art." But this week, something more interesting happened. This week, life contradicted art. In an art form previously reserved for adolescent boys, a hero returned from the dead while others were dropping like flies...

"Elenore" - The Turtles All hail Hallmark! Valentine's Day is in two weeks, and people are abuzz with what they're getting their sweetie. Personally, I think the holiday's way overdone. To diffuse such mushy talk, I'm cranking "Elenore" by The Turtles....

Hugh Hefner is not a dirty old man. Back in 2000, when the Chicago City Council proposed naming a street after him, activist groups screamed and protested, completely dismayed at the suggestion. Women's rights organizations argued that Hefner has made...

Name: Andre Findley Year: Sophomore Major: Studio Art with emphasis on Illustration Home: Chicago Nicknames: Farmhand, Dre, The Man Favorite Movie: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" starring Jim Carrey. It speaks to my soul because it's about a bogus man...

Review: "Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography" by Andrew Morton "The most important recruit ever is in the process of being secured. His arrival will change Scientology forever." This prophecy allegedly preached by worldwide Scientology leader David...

"The Bedlam in Goliath" - The Mars Volta Rating: 8/10 After seeing them live and then listening to their 75-minute ambient noise album, it is safe to say I was sick of The Mars Volta. So, naturally, I was prepared not to enjoy any of thier latest, "The...

"Field Manual" - Chris Walla Rating: 7/10 Chris Walla, the guitarist and producer of indie favorite Death Cab For Cutie has finally released his much anticipated debut solo album. The record has been scheduled to be out numerous times over the last few...

Yesterday the gag-order expired concerning a shocking 50-year-old cover-up from 1957 of an event that nearly brought an end to campus life at NIU. Walking through Davis Hall from the first floor up the stairs reveals a door leading to a small balcony....