Inside the unassuming Centre Place apartment building on Lucinda Avenue is the sophisticated pad of newlyweds Brandon and Amber Wirtz. Entering the living space of Brandon, a senior family and child studies major, and Amber, a junior child development...

Robert Schneider, NIU theater professor and author of "Did I Promise You Moliere?" and "The Flaubert Project," introduced a new layer of the theater department in the spring of 2005. "The Third Onion is a medium for students to produce a play they’ve...

It’s not "Beverly Hills" or an "Island in the Sun," but tonight Otto’s Niteclub, 118 E. Lincoln Highway, will be home to Weezer. No, not the power-pop foursome, but the band’s latest release, "Make Believe." Weekender, in conjunction with Universal...

Ah, the collegiate conference call. Reporters from across the nation are gathered via phone conference to listen to the rapture of one of Hollywood’s most renowned celebrities - Tom Cruise. Up to 100 reporters are often assembled for a 20-minute press...

The academic year is coming to a close and it’s once again time to gather up your dirty laundry, throw one last round of bags and say goodbye to your one-night stands. Just because the school year is over doesn't mean that DeKalb is shutting down. The...

Dealing with pain and tragedy through music can be a therapeutic and cleansing experience. However, an artist must realize the tricks of the trade. Do not sound self-indulgent. Do not sound cliché. These attributes will alienate the listener. John Darnielle...

The sunset of freedom will soon be upon many, and English major Debbie Kraus is well aware of this. She is moving into her parents’ basement office at semester’s end. Many of you will go to your parents’ home to spend the summer leaving the free...

I’ve been told many times that in the time it takes to blink an eye, life just might end up passing you by. If ever there was a moment when that cliché could be proven true, it would be now. With the car packed to the brim, my ride slowly began four...

Jenna Foley is a member of the NIU marching band, but she appreciates marching to the beat of a different drum, guitar or solo. Foley, a sophomore meteorology major, said her favorite musicians connect emotionally with their fans. "Their attitude and...

Michael Martin is not a drill sergeant, but he still takes pride in leading a group of the best into battle, even if it is often an academic one. Martin, University Honors Program director, first became involved with the program as a member of the Honors...