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“Captain Spirit” a short, free adventure

By Michael Urbanec | July 2, 2018

“The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit” is a free teaser episode of Dontnod’s “Life is Strange 2,” the sequel to the 2015 narrative based adventure game.The game puts players into the shoes of Chris, an imaginative, superhero-obsessed ten-year-old...

House Cafe presents the third Krazed Showcase

By Ginger Simons | July 2, 2018

In the third installment of the House Cafe’s Krazed Showcase shows, headliner ADHD and ten other artists are taking the stage and bringing contemporary rap and hip hop sounds to DeKalb.“Krazed Showcase III Presents ADHD” will begin at 6:30 p.m....

‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ focused on profit

By Ginger Simons | June 25, 2018

Released June 22, “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” is the latest installment of the “Jurassic Park” franchise to try to squeeze money out of a tired formula.As of June 23, the domestic gross for the film was just over $58.5 million at the box...

“Roseanne” without the Barr

By Michael Urbanec | June 25, 2018

The cast of “Roseanne” is no longer out of work after the show’s cancellation May 29 at the hands of its star Roseanne Barr’s outrageous Twitter attacks.ABC announced Friday the decision to create a spinoff of “Roseanne called “The Conners.”...

Panic! puts out sixth album

By Ginger Simons | June 25, 2018

Released on June 22, Brendon Urie serves electronic beats and high energy with Panic! at the Disco’s most recent album “Pray for the Wicked.”Though the name Panic! at the Disco remains, the band has been reduced to just Brendon Urie, and this album...

MaryAnn Lorenz (left) and freshman fashion student Dominique Sella (right) attend the NIU “Work Day to Runway” show April 7.

Professor sheds light on fashion career

By Cris Rojo | May 7, 2018

MaryAnn Lorenz (left) and freshman fashion student Dominique Sella (right) attend the NIU “Work Day to Runway” show April 7.

Wisconsin band to perform at House

By Haley Galvin | May 7, 2018

DeKALB — The Red Flags, a rock ’n’ roll band from Wisconsin, is coming to DeKalb, bringing original songs and showcasing their passion for music.The Red Flags will be performing 6:30 p.m. Thursday at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway.The Red...

Iconic comedic duo loses their touch

By Haley Galvin | May 3, 2018

“The Week Of,” a Netflix original starring Adam Sandler, is a disappointing film with weak jokes and a boring plot line, making the film hard to watch for the duration of its two-hour run time.Sandler was once a great actor, appearing in successful...

Acoustic pop band Fairview was originally formed in Addison by long time friends and schoolmates Lizzy Zyburt and Matthew Richardson, who were later joined by Becca Stott and Sean Rieke.

Chicago band coming to House

By Ginger Simons | April 30, 2018

Acoustic pop band Fairview was originally formed in Addison by long time friends and schoolmates Lizzy Zyburt and Matthew Richardson, who were later joined by Becca Stott and Sean Rieke.

‘Avengers’ film hits expectations

By Haley Galvin | April 30, 2018

“Avengers: Infinity War” stuns and amazes audiences with an intense action-filled plot presenting a cultivating climax to the Avengers franchise.The most recent installment and third film of the Avengers series brings together every aspect of the...

Motown hits the Egyptian

By Ginger Simons | April 26, 2018

“Masters of Soul,” the Egyptian Theatre’s upcoming Motown tribute, is bringing oldie favorites to DeKalb.At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, the band is coming to the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., in a 90-minute show paying tribute to classic Motown....