I've got March madness. While I don't follow college basketball, this month still has so much to offer someone like me. The next 24 days are jam-packed with enough awesome concerts and events to keep me plenty excited to stick around DeKalb and take it...
Score: 4.5/5 “Is this Heaven? No, it’s Iowa.” This line from “Field of Dreams” fittingly opens up “THA M3$$IMADE,” the new mixtape from the DeKalb by-way-of Davenport rapper, Black Lung. The album, which drops March 22, is a surprisingly...
DeKALB | Most companies are only worried about money. This one just wants to jam. Old Soul Company will play at 9:30 p.m. tonight at Otto’s Underground, 118 W. Lincoln Highway. The 21+ show is free to attend. The quartet, made up of NIU students, alums...
Today’s submission comes from Chicago-based metal/hardcore band Mairebel, who asked me to review their 2010 record “The Sky In Between Us.” I promise to work hard to not be biased in this review, not because of some conflict of interest or ethical...
DeKALB | When it comes to impressing older women, we've all had some misguided attempts. I'll be the first to admit to growing a wiry black mustache after being told that facial hair was a sign of virility. But whereas most men will reluctantly confess...
DeKALB | I really can't believe this is happening. After filing for bankruptcy, Borders will soon be closing its doors for good in DeKalb. Walking in there the other day was really depressing; everything is still pretty much only 20 percent off. I was...
DeKALB | The Indy Horror Film Festival has risen from the dead. Closed since 2006, Spook Show Entertainment and Festival of Fright have reinstated the fest, which will take place March 5 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Inside there will be...
DeKALB | The Egyptian Theatre is more than halfway to its $400,000 goal to install larger, more comfortable seating. The theatre, located at 135 N. Second St., is currently having a fundraiser to help replace all of the original seating in the theatre....
DeKALB | Poet J. Ivy, who is known for his contribution to the Kanye West track, "Never Let Me Down," is going to be involved in the first Poetry Night of this semester from the Campus Activities Board on Friday. "I booked J. Ivy because I know on campus...
DeKALB | Those wishing to learn more about wine have the opportunity beginning this week at the Choice Wine School. Choice Wine and Spirits, 2579 Sycamore Road, will host two six-week courses teaching people about wine. The advanced class begins Tuesday...
DeKALB | Big Sean claims NIU. The G.O.O.D. Music and Def Jam Island recording artist successfully sold out NIU's Convocation Center in five hours. "I waited in line in the cold for four hours," said Ashley Patterson, junior engineering major, who was...
