14 years ago, video game developer Square Enix collaborated with Disney and released “Kingdom Hearts II,” the sequel to one of its most unique and iconic video games of the decade, which captured the hearts of Disney fans around the world, and Tuesday,...
Defrost from the polar vortex by observing National Homemade Soup Day! This holiday celebrates the immunity-building, cold-fighting power of soup. Here are two quick and easy recipes to make the most of today.Chicken and Dumplings SoupStart to finish:...
Jan. 24 marks the 30th anniversary of infamous serial killer Ted Bundy’s execution, and, on the same day, Netflix delivered an enthralling documentary series including all the details of his crimes.Bundy was a psychopathic killer who, throughout the...
Psychedelic rock champions Tame Impala announced Jan. 29 their North American tour comprising of 10 performances, including their first headlining set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival April 13 and 20. Among announcing the tour, the band...
Netflix is taking an interesting approach to February this year; instead of offering the usual slew of nauseatingly romantic comedies and true love tales, the streaming service is favoring stand-up comedy specials, horror films and foreign dramas.Armed...
It’s that magical time of year where you’re allowed to eat as many nachos as you want and yell at the TV: Super Bowl Sunday. All across the nation, families and friends are getting ready to stay in. Make the best of the event by planning a Super Bowl...
Tucked away inside NIU’s most recognizable building is the NIU Art Museum. Located in Altgeld Hall 116, the museum is currently displaying Transparent Factors in Form and Content through Friday, Feb. 15.This exhibition aims to present, “... literal...
Celebrate the end of National Skating Month with National Get Up Day. On the ice, skaters are constantly getting up after falling down, which is a practice that applies to every aspect of life. This national day was created in 2017 by U.S. Figure Skating,...
As is expected at this time of year, northern Illinois is experiencing record-breaking temperatures which have closed businesses and schools in the DeKalb area, including the university, as well as created dangerous road conditions and kept people indoors...
Within the last 20 years, many comic books that were thought unfilmable have been given large budget blockbusters. Both well known superheroes like Batman and Captain America and obscure characters such as Ant-Man and the Guardians of the Galaxy have...
Film is a century old art form that captivated people of different races and nationalities. What was once a novelty has now become a billion dollar industry. However, there are still elements of film that can be perplexing to the average filmgoer. When...
If you’re in the mood for brunch, look no further than Sycamore’s Egg Haven Pancakes & Café, located at 2562 Sycamore Rd. They open daily 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.I’m a pancake enthusiast, so I ordered the restaurant's...
