The School of Theatre and Dance presented Dylan Thomas’ 1954 classic “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” Wednesday night. The show continues today and Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Stevens Building’s Corner Theatre. The play features the bachelor of...

When Weekender decided to do a power list, it became obvious the search for NIU’s 15 most influential people had to be extensive. Over the course of this semester, administrators, faculty and students were consulted to pinpoint the people who have had...

The holiday season traditionally conjures images of family and emotional warmth in the time of the bleakest weather and unexpected kindness. That is, until recent movies tried to exploit the downside of Christmas. Sure, the holidays can flat-out suck:...

“Alexander” is audience retardant, promising an exciting tale, then flashing a three-hour stop sign. It is an epically bad film - a film that will stand as a testament that big budgets and huge stars cannot guarantee you a decent opening weekend....

In the midst of everyone’s favorite time of year to shell out cash, Geffen Records has issued the long-awaited Nirvana box set “With the Lights Out.” Hyping more than 50 previously unreleased Nirvana recordings as well as an accompanying DVD, the...

Things you might find in an odds-and-ends drawer or in Grandma’s sewing basket are given new life by Sarah Beth Woods’ artwork. Woods is a senior painting/art major originally from Milwaukee, Wisc., but grew up in Wheaton. NIU is her fourth college....

With the year winding down, people are blindsided with lists upon year-end lists. Weekender is no exception. But since WE isn’t arrogant enough to tell you what the “best” albums of the year are, three of the section critics are here to tell you...

Gwen Stefani’s still just a (rich) girl in her first solo outing - an up-tempo extravaganza full of club-style hooks and New Wave-inspired sounds. The thirtysomething lead singer of No Doubt has created a lush and trashy party album that’s sometimes...

U2 has altered itself for 28 years. Its first decade reeked of raw political rock by and for the working class. The next four years highlighted Bono’s religious convictions and channeled his global awareness. The band reached its artistic peak in the...

Movies - John Drew Barrymore, the sometimes troubled heir to an acting dynasty and the absent father of movie star Drew Barrymore, died Nov. 29. He was 72. - “Sideways” led contenders Nov. 30 for the Independent Spirit Awards with six nominations,...

With Eminem’s sixth album, “Encore,” he is, as usual, blunt, real, derogative and racy while effectively including substantial content. “Spend Some Time” features 50 Cent, Stat Quo and Obie. The fellas take poke fun at groupies who use artists...