It was early Thursday morning when Sycamore resident Candy Morris' daughter told her cameras were crowding the lawn of the old courthouse. Not needing to be told twice, Morris decided to see for herself what all the commotion was about. "I was going to...
NIU is getting all mixed up. In an attempt to spread his love of music, senior biology major Frederick Gunther began the Modern American Playlist project. Armed with passion and hundreds of blank CDs, he began anonymously distributing mixtapes on the...
Breaking into the world of hip hop is no easy task, but senior composition major Elizabeth Elie, better known as Lizzie G, is up for the challenge. "I want to work extra hard to please everyone," emphasizing that her main goal is to get her music out...
DeKALB | There was a time when tattoos were uncommon. Now, a short walk around campus provides hundreds of examples of inked skin art. From dainty foot tattoos to tribal armbands, the times are changing.The last large-scale tattoo survey conducted by...
Anyone with visible body art can attest to the fact that tattoos often draw attention. I don't consider myself to be particularly "inked up" -- I only have five tattoos (and that's including the one that my best friend punched into the skin of my ankle...
Whether you love it or hate it, fall has indeed arrived. Gone are the days spent lounging by the poolside while attempting to soak up more than the recommended amount of vitamin D. Say goodbye to jean shorts and Ray-Bans, or flip flops and tank tops;...
Imagine experiencing over 20 different musicians perform live, an art show, a play and a fashion show -- all in one night. Oh, and it only costs $5. Tonight at 6 p.m., live theater group Wooden Box Theater will present Pink Floyd - The Wall at the House...
Nothing says college football quite like the marching band.The very words evoke images of school fight songs, complex drumline rhythms and the sousaphone player "dotting the ‘I'" at Ohio State.When NIU football takes the field on Saturdays, they're...
(From left): Ben "Gonzo" Gonzalez (guitar), Adam Tomlinson (drums), Robert "Belo" Rebelo (vocals) and Kirk Syrek (bass) perform as grindcore band Sick/Tired. Rebelo recently left the group to persue other musical interests: a harsh noise project and a...
Legendary DeKalb grindcore band Sick/Tired may have lost powerhouse vocalist Robert Rabelo, but the band has gained a new frontman (and arguably much more) by taking in Chicago grind scene vet Adam Jennings -- just in time for its tour, which started...
You've been standing outside in the hot sun for hours, waiting for your favorite band to come on stage. The moment is finally here, and just as the lights come up, the girl in front of you decides to climb up on her friend's shoulders. Or maybe, if you...
Every once in a while, a band comes along that makes me reconsider the genres it falls under. This time, Canadian indie pop band Tokyo Police Club surprised me with their enthusiasm and sense of exploration not typical of their classmates, who tend to...
