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Differing concepts combine in confusing ‘Primeval’

By Stacie Wieland | January 22, 2007

Those who have seen the "Primeval" trailer should know by now that the new horror film is promoted as being based on true events surrounding a serial killer that has claimed more than 300 victims. The title "serial killer" was used in such a way as to...

‘Dreamgirls’ strong for many reasons

By David Rauch | January 22, 2007

There's not just one reason to see "Dreamgirls." Even though Jennifer Hudson's role as Effie White would be enough. Even though seeing Eddie Murphy back in his best form, rapping and singing, sometimes in a shiny gold tuxedo, would be worth the price...

Humankind achin’ for a spankin’

By Jenna Andriano | January 18, 2007

On Jan. 5, after being pushed back several times, Universal Pictures' "Children of Men" made its long-overdue debut in theaters. Director Alfonso Cuaron creates a chilling picture of a world experiencing its own collapse in grim slow-motion. In 2027,...

A-Bomb hits The House with Gravetones, Curtains

By Christopher Schimmel | January 18, 2007

DeKALB | Four-piece band A-Bomb Chop Shop headlines The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, this Saturday. The show starts at 8 p.m. with a $6 cover and also features The Gravetones, Curtains and Awesome Car Funmaker. "A-Bomb Chop Shop is a psychobilly...

Keep the music seasonal

By Stacie Wieland | January 17, 2007

DeKALB | In a time when merely uttering the word "Christmas" can spark a heated debate that was once reserved strictly for the political arena, music celebrating the season has become a hot topic. Questions have been raised about whether or not it should...

‘Playful Sex’ coming to the House

By Evan Thorne | January 17, 2007

Dance away the aches and pains of the first week of classes this Sunday, when DeKalb will play host to a trio of distinguished indie-rock outfits. Asobi Sesku - Japanese for "playful sex" - will perform at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, in support...

The return of Switchfoot

By Mathew Warrenfeltz | January 16, 2007

San Diego-based Christian pop-rock group Switchfoot returns with their follow-up to their 2005 Billboard top selling album, "Nothing Is Sound," with their newest project, "Oh! Gravity." "Oh! Gravity" kicks off with the title track, full of catchy melodies...

Green Day reissues

By Derek Wright | January 16, 2007

Green Day has always been of the times; the band's of-the-moment mentality has been constant throughout the California punks' 19-year career. Since 2004, their political-mindedness and social awareness has helped inform a generation of first-time voters....

Giving guidance

By Herminia Irizarry | December 8, 2006

Every holiday season comes and goes with companies promoting the latest fad gift "everyone" hopes to find underneath brightly foiled paper and neat little bows. In past years we've seen screaming soccer moms fight over Tickle Me Elmo and people pay thousands...

David Rauch offers helpful tips for studying abroad

By David Rauch | December 7, 2006

Language: —To get along in a country where you do not know the language, go onto an online translator before you leave and find out how to say, "Where is the _______," "I am _______," "I need to go to ______," "Hello/goodbye," "How much is ______,"...

Media must be regulated

By Steve Bartholomew | December 7, 2006

Six conglomerates have a stranglehold on the American media. The mouthpiece of democracy is stifled, delivering a narrower scope of information to the public. For relief, the Federal Communications Commission must step in to establish greater restrictions...

Correspondent: goodbye from Paris

By David Rauch | December 7, 2006

David Rauch was a Northern Star employee studying abroad. "An American In Paris" chronicled his studies and adventures in France. Leaving DeKalb was essential. Leaving the Midwest became an obsession. I only needed a taste of another life, to live the...