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Summer s’mores recipe

By Haley Galvin | February 8, 2018

Bring the tase of summer to the next award show viewing party with small, sweet s’mores bites.Supplies:• 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs• ½ cup sugar• 1 stick of butter, melted• 16 ounce bag mini marshmallows• 12 ounce chocolate chips•...

‘National Lampoon’ empire strikes back

By Ginger Simons | February 8, 2018

The Netflix original film “A Futile and Stupid Gesture” brings the legacy of “National Lampoon” to a new audience. It follows the life of Doug Kenney, the co-founder of National Lampoon Magazine, who is played by former Saturday Night Live actor,...

Timberlake outgrows pop style

By Ryan Janovic | February 8, 2018

In 2006, Justin Timberlake brought sexy back, and in 2018, he’s trying to do it again while being a married dad, maintaining relevance and staring down 40. That’s a lot for any pop star to juggle and a bit too much for Timberlake as his new album...

Spielberg creates relevant cinema

By Ginger Simons | February 5, 2018

“The Post” is among the many brilliant features up for the Best Picture award at the 2018 Academy Awards, and it shows Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep doing what they do best.Set following the Vietnam war, the film portrays newspaper...

Instead of the classic chocolates and flowers, this simple macaroon recipe will provide a festive alternative to Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s recipe to impress

By Cris Rojo | February 5, 2018

Instead of the classic chocolates and flowers, this simple macaroon recipe will provide a festive alternative to Valentine’s Day.

‘Glass Menagerie’ Q&A

By Victoria Kosuth | February 5, 2018

*The following text has been edited for length and is not directly quotedThe School of Theater and Dance starts the spring semester with “The Glass Menagerie,” by Tennessee Williams, beginning its run Feb. 7. The play has autobiographical elements...

Todd Glass experiments in comedy special

By Ginger Simons | February 4, 2018

Todd Glass’ newest stand-up special, “Act Happy,” just hit Netflix and is a must-see for all comedy fans.Glass’ special breaks the comedy mold with rapid-fire material that verges on chaotic, covering a mixed bag of topics, such as pigeons, home...

Alumnus brings film to Rockford

By Haley Galvin | February 1, 2018

DeKALB — Don Hatton, 1998 alumnus, is making his dreams come true with the production of an original feature film, “Villains,” which will be partially shot in Rockford.In 2010, Don Hatton and his partner Nick Snow founded Dashford Media, a production...

The Holmes Student Center’s Huskies Den partnered with Star Worlds Arcade to bring vintage arcade game experiences to the student hot spot.

Arcade classics hit Huskies Den

By Cris Rojo | February 1, 2018

The Holmes Student Center’s Huskies Den partnered with Star Worlds Arcade to bring vintage arcade game experiences to the student hot spot.

‘Dunkirk’ joins war film ranks

By Ginger Simons | January 29, 2018

The latest installment of Christopher Nolan’s filmography, “Dunkirk,” brings the acclaimed director his first well-deserved Oscar nomination for Best Director and his second nomination for Best Picture, following his 2010 film “Inception.” Released...

Netflix original brings dark humor

By Haley Galvin | January 29, 2018

“The End of the F---ing World,” an edgy Netflix original, captures the attention of viewers and makes them question what really is the end of the world. This is a must-see, binge-worthy show.Adapted from a United Kingdom television series that premiered...