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Hugh Hefner a boyfriend and father figure?

By NYSSA BULKES | November 11, 2008

Hugh Hefner is the father.. erm, ex-boyfriend of the bride. All dirty thoughts aside, according to a Nov. 6 Associated Press report, the Playboy mogul has given his blessing to Girl Next Door Kendra Wilkinson and will be giving her away at her wedding...

Let Fall Out Boy be Fall Out Boy

By HEATHER SKRIP | November 11, 2008

The cover of this month's Alternative Press magazine features Fall Out Boy, with part of the cover declaring that they suck, while the other announces that they rule. Why is it that Fall Out Boy is considered such a controversial band? AP sites the reason...

Review: ‘Madagascar 2:’ Good laughs whether you like kids movies or not

By HEATHER SKRIP | November 10, 2008

I like to move it, move it. Most people are familiar with the lines from that song and the fuzzy creatures that accompany it from the "Madagascar" series. Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe, Gloria the hippo and the penguins, have finally...

Review: ‘Role Models:’ A buddy comedy from the last decade

By CHRIS KRAPEK | November 10, 2008

'Role Models' is a buddy comedy that would have been better if it were made last decade. In an awkward pairing, Stifler and that arrogant guy from "Clueless" play the two leads, a pairing that is so fresh it feels like 1999 all over again. Wheeler (Sean...

Have we seen the passing of the teen heartthrob torch?

By NYSSA BULKES | November 10, 2008

So Leo DiCaprio rocks my socks. Apparently, he rocks Zac Efron's, too. According to a report on E! Online Friday, quotes purportedly from DiCaprio were fabricated to insinuate that he had "total respect" for young teen dudes like Efron who handle the...

One of the first ‘Best Music of the Year’ lists

By DAN STONE | November 10, 2008

At the end of every year, every entertainment news source believes it has an obligation to produce a "best music of the year" list. Unfortunately, musical taste and opinion is entirely subjective. If it were objective, Katy Perry wouldn't have broken...

Review: ‘Cobain Unseen:’ Book depicts musician the way he wanted to be seen

By HEATHER SKRIP | November 10, 2008

Charles R. Cross, mastermind behind "Heavier Than Heaven: A Biography of Kurt Cobain," has released a new book about the enigmatic Nirvana frontman, "Cobain Unseen." What makes this book worth reading is the fact that it's centered around exclusive artifacts...

The Cure dreams big

By TONY MARTIN | November 7, 2008

The hype for The Cure is something that I could never understand. As hard as I try, it's hard for me to enjoy Robert Smith's whining; I mean crooning. So, after all this time apart, the thought was maybe the band had some good songs prepared for their...

Beer of the Week: Wild Blue

By DAN STONE | November 7, 2008

Wild Blue is a blueberry flavored lager from Anheuser-Busch. Wild Blue tastes a lot more like a blueberry-flavored soft drink than a beer. It tastes like a really good soft drink, but if people wanted a soft drink, they probably wouldn't be buying beer....

NIU Chamber Choir should not be ignored

By BRIDGET ORKFRITZ | November 7, 2008

Twenty-four voices sang in pristine unity as the NIU Chamber Choir performed at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Wednesday night. The opener was an 11-movement selection that took up the entire first segment of the concert. The piece was very church-like...

The absolute best of Bond, James Bond

By NYSSA BULKES | November 7, 2008

1. Best Pre-Credits Intro to a Bond movie: Roger Moore in "The Spy Who Loved Me" It's priceless. He's being chased by baddies down a ski slope, and in 1977, this had to be done for real; special effects weren't around. He skis off the cliff, and just...

Review: Toppers: This pizza place’s namesake can satisfy any craving

By LINDSEY KASTNING | November 6, 2008

As the winter weather quickly approaches, no one wants to warm up their car or take the bus just to go get some grub. Toppers Pizza, 1015 W. Lincoln Highway #B, delivers straight to the residence halls and all around the DeKalb area. Without the toppings,...

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