Editor’s Note: This review will contain spoilers, so read with caution. Spider-Man has a long and fascinating comic history that often comes off as convoluted and confusing, but among the cascade of back issues and mediocre plotlines have emerged...

You’ve probably heard of the new word game “Wordle” because that’s all anyone is talking about these days. Here are the rules of the games and facts about how the game came to be. “Wordle” was created by Josh Wardle, a play on his last...

The possibilities of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are seemingly endless at this point. The concept of the multiverse was explored in the Marvel animated series “What If…?” and came to fruition with the live-action film “Spider-Man: No Way Home.”...

There are new shows and films coming out constantly across a variety of platforms. Here are some ideas on what you should watch over the weekend, as this is what I will be watching to relax. The Office: Superfan Episodes (Peacock) I know I can’t...

When a Black story is told in Hollywood it is most likely about slavery, segregation or the Black struggle. While these topics are important and these films can be used for educational purposes, they don’t always accurately portray the Black experience....

Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne released her seventh studio album, “Love Sux” on Feb. 25, featuring 12 songs centering around the theme of love and heartache. The title is exactly what the album is about: how much love sucks. Before releasing...

DeKALB— The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will be putting on their Spring Pops Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5. The concert will be led by music director and conductor Linc Smelser and held in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall inside the NIU...

Those of us with a sweet tooth have probably dreamed of a wonderland of sweet confections. In 1971, audiences witnessed the closest thing to a sweet world of wonder in the form of the film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.”  The film was...

College can be difficult; trying to juggle higher education, a job, extracurriculars, friends, family and time for yourself seems impossible at times. Parents and other adults who have gone to college often offer advice, but the scene has changed. Those...

“Steven Universe” was one of the most iconic cartoons of the 2010s. Although it ended over three years ago, the finale of “Steven Universe” left a sour taste in many fans’ mouths for a variety of reasons.  “Steven Universe,” created...

On Friday, the NIU School of Theatre and Dance opened a new adaptation of Karel Čapek’s “R.U.R.” under the alternate title “You Are You.” Written by NIU alumnus Matthew Yee and directed by Matt O’Brien of GreatWorks Theatre Company, this...

Oftentimes writers and creators remain out of the spotlight for their popular fictional works. We gravitate to the characters on screen or the page and understandably so, but often we don’t truly take time to appreciate the hard work of the creator.  A...