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Screen actor reminisces on time at NIU

By ORLANDO LARA | December 2, 2008

Only three years after graduating from NIU with a B.F.A. in acting, Justin Mentell has taken on a wide range of roles. From the 2005 short film "At the Still Point," which earned him the Student Film and Video Association's best actor award, to his 16-episode...

Ludacris’ latest reminiscent of past performers

By DAVID MATZ | December 2, 2008

Ludacris is back in the usual way for his sixth album, "Theater of the Mind," a project which feels like all the other albums released by the Southern rapper. The only major difference on his latest work is that almost every track features another rapper....

WoW add-on doesn’t wow fans

By DAN STONE | December 2, 2008

On Nov. 23, 2004, I skipped class for the first time ever so I could get "World of Warcraft" the moment it hit shelves. I love Blizzard games and eagerly await "Starcraft II" and "Diablo III," however, I'm passing on the latest "WoW" expansion pack, "Wrath...

‘Bolt’ brings fun, family to 3D

By LINDSEY KASTNING | December 2, 2008

"Bolt" leapt off the screen, literally, as Disney has made an entire film specifically made for 3D. With an all-star cast, "Bolt" is not only an adorable film about a movie star dog who believes he really has super powers, but is also a showcase for the...

Review: ‘Transporter 3:’ A decent action film when taken for just that

By ORLANDO LARA | December 1, 2008

Jason Statham returns as Frank Martin, professional transporter, in "Transporter 3," another one of his shot-for-the-middle action films. This time around, Martin is coerced into playing delivery man after a business associate crashes through his villa....

Review: Ludacris — ‘Theater Of The Mind:’ A decent album, but with nothing new

By DAVID MATZ | December 1, 2008

Ludacris â€" 'Theater Of The Mind' Ludacris is back in the usual way for his sixth album, "Theater of the Mind," a project which feels like all the other albums released by the Southern rapper. The only major difference on his latest work is that almost...

Review: ‘Four Christmases:’ Plot thrives with laughs in the beginning, then loses interest

By CHRIS KRAPEK | December 1, 2008

Nothing spreads the yuletide cheer more than Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon getting beat up for 90 minutes. "Four Christmases," Vaughn's second consecutive Christmas movie, is a slightly modified version of "Meet The Parents," but is divided into...

Review: Kanye West – ‘808s & Heartbreak:’ Album achieves personal, emotional atmosphere

By TONY MARTIN | December 1, 2008

Take arguably the best emcee and strip him down of his grandiose beats, and what do you get? Well, in a lot of cases, that scenario would be the end of his career. Kanye West, however, is an exception. He always has been the exception, and now he has...

‘Fallout 3,’ one of better games of year, is one you experience

By DAN STONE | November 25, 2008

"Fallout 3" is not just a game you play; it's a game you experience. The "Fallout" series takes place in a post-nuclear-war U.S. Humanity has taken refuge in fall out shelters (like the ones we built in the 1950s, only with robots) to survive the nuclear...

Bored over break? Here’s what to do

By NORTHERN STAR STAFF | November 25, 2008

If you are suddenly freaking out because you have three days off from school and nothing to do, take a break from the "Designing Women" marathons and be more productive with your entertainment choices. Flavor has compiled a list of what you should be...

No qualification needed to become famous in today’s society

By ORLANDO LARA | November 25, 2008

Not long ago, if you wanted to be on TV, radio, film or just plain recognizable, you needed a discernible ability that distinguished you from the rest of the pack. William Shakespeare, Lucille Ball, Sinbad, Nina Simone, Kobayashi, Sir Mix-a-Lot. All of...

Don’t forget these 10 songs on your mix tape

By DAN STONE | November 25, 2008

Mixtape 2008 1. The Offspring - Half-Truism The Offspring's latest album "Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace," is not a spectacular outing for the band. However, the band can still write songs like "Half-Truism" that rock like it's 1994 all over again. 2....