DeKALB | Imagine going to a show where the performers are talented mimes who play makeshift instruments that emit bright lights, color and artful sound into an otherwise darkened room. That's what Blue Man Group promises at all of its shows. Its turned...

Gina Troy is a sophomore elementary education major. Northern Star: Why do you want to get into elementary education? Gina Troy: I'd like to make a positive influence on generations to come. NS: Coincidentally, that's the reason I am getting into journalism....

Every Wednesday, The Fold will revisit the lost memories of your childhood. "Legends of the Hidden Temple" (Nickelodeon, 1993-1995) In the era of children's physically challenging game shows, "Legends of the Hidden Temple" perhaps exemplified the genre...

Every Tuesday, The Fold takes a brief look at six of, well, anything in "The Six Pack." 1. Jack Bauer, "24" (Kiefer Sutherland) Sutherland's raspy voice has two functions: shouting, and whispering. It's hard to avoid 24 because it is a blast to ponder...

After choosing to emulate Stevie Ray Vaughn a bit too closely and developing a fondness for Stratocasters, Texas blues, drugs and alcohol, Kenny Wayne Shepherd disappeared from the music scene sometime around 2000 until his "comeback� in late 2004....

We are all familiar with the famous term "less is more," but that doesn't exactly apply to the experimental pop-rock band Deerhoof. The band's newest release, "Friend Opportunity," the band's ninth since 1997, shows no slip in the style that has defined...

It never sounded quite right to hear Natalie Portman claim The Shins could "change your life�? in one of the all-time great product placement/attempts at indie credibility during the film "Garden State.�? Not that the New Mexican foursome weren't...

"Freedom Writers" is based on the true story of Erin Gruwell and her students in Room 203 at Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, Calif., in 1994, when the Rodney King riots were still fresh in the minds of many. In the film, the audience is introduced...

Rob Lyman is a graduate student in computer science. Northern Star: How old are you? Rob Lyman: 32. NS: What are your hobbies? RL: Fairly geeky ones. Computer games, although not that many. I collect music. NS: Legally or illegally? RL: Mostly legally....

Lovvion Little is a sophomore special education major. Here are five songs off her playlist. 1.Beyonce - "Me, Myself and I" "If you don't love yourself, or if you don't love somebody else, it's just me, myself and I." 2. Monica - "Sideline Ho" "It's for...

DeKALB | Seaworthy sets themselves apart from other bands not only with their angular indie rock sound, but their support of positive messages instilled throughout their music and the promotion of the vegan/vegetarian lifestyle. Before their show tonight...

I hate the red carpet. The Golden Globes were held last week and the nominations for the Oscars were released this week. In the hours leading up to Hollywood awards ceremonies, famous people are asked about their attire and their nomination. Talk about...