The National, a long-running alternative rock band, in 2023 sounds a lot like it did 20 years ago, only now with more celebrity cameos. The lack of change sounds like a bad thing, but it isn’t. In these uncertain and unpredictable times, a little...

Whether it’s a mainstream box office hit or an experimental indie drama, Joaquin Phoenix’s vast, versatile filmography proves him to be one of the most significant talents of his generation. Phoenix often finds himself in dark, mysterious roles,...

It’s hard to believe that next week will be May already. In the deluge of media constantly thrown at us, here are three important releases to look out for next week. “Maps” - Billy Woods and Kenny Segal Underground hip-hop fans rejoice: A new...

Editor’s Note: The following piece contains spoilers for the fourth season of “Barry,” which is currently streaming on HBO. Some shows devastate you with their persistently tragic storylines while others make you laugh out loud every 30 seconds....

Indigo De Souza - “All of This Will End” Indigo De Souza’s third album, “All of This Will End,” is set to release next Friday. With three of the album’s singles out so far, namely “You Can Be Mean,” “Smog” and “Younger & Dumber,”...

Editor’s Note: The following piece contains spoilers for “A Good Person,” which is currently in theaters. Don’t ever underestimate the value of a good tearjerker ... keyword: “good.” “A Good Person,” the new film from actor-turned-filmmaker...

“The Double Life of Benson Yu” by Kevin Chong “The Double Life of Benson Yu” is Canadian author and journalist Kevin Chong’s seventh book. This novel will look at the titular character Benson Yu as he recounts his childhood. After his grandmother,...

The NIU School of Theatre and Dance is hosting its next play "Big Love." Directed by Bethany Mangum-Oles, the play will open at 7:30 on April 14 in the Sally Stevens Players Theatre. “Big Love,” written by Charles Mee, is promoted as mature...

Editor’s Note: The following piece contains spoilers for “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which is currently in theaters. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is a 1-up from most video game to film adaptations. It goes full steam ahead on fanservice...

Editor’s Note: The following piece contains spoilers for “Shrinking,” which is currently streaming on Apple TV+. As its first season came to a close March 24, Apple TV+’s “Shrinking” has proven itself as a poignant and necessary show for...

With NIU’s annual film festival close in our sights, many creative minds will be presenting their works to the public. These filmmakers utilize different film styles, but their goal is the same: to tell a story for the audience to connect and feel...

Next week, there are a ton of pieces of content coming out. Here are a few things hand-picked for you.  “Hit Parade of Tears” by Izumi Suzuki Japanese science-fiction writer Izumi Suzuki’s second English collection of short stories is releasing...