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‘Love, Simon’ spins romantic comedies

By Amy Geldean | March 22, 2018

“Love, Simon” brings an inventive twist to romantic comedies with a diverse plot to carry the film.The film stars Nick Robinson and Katherine Langford along with Jennifer Garner and Josh Duhamel who all work together in making “Love, Simon” an...

Netflix exposes addictions

By Ginger Simons | March 22, 2018

The Netflix documentary “Take Your Pills” sheds light on the widespread addiction that defines the current generation of college students: prescription stimulants.Drawing from testimonies of people diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder and those...

CHEFS strip down for flavorful fun

By Amy Geldean | March 19, 2018

“Magic Mike” may be some people’s fantasy, but The Egyptian Theatre is bringing their twist to the strip tease as they host CHEFS, a night of male chefs competing in challenges and losing clothing along the way.The special night event will be held...

Pipers bring new twist to old rock

By Haley Galvin | March 19, 2018

DeKALB — Traveling all the way from Scotland, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers put their own spin on classic rock hits by performing them with a bagpipe twist, melding two genres to create a new kind of music which they call, “bagrock.”The band will be...

The figure skating club continues to glide through the competition as they compete across the U.S.

Figure skating club breaks bounds

By Amy Geldean | March 8, 2018

The figure skating club continues to glide through the competition as they compete across the U.S.

Festive St. Patrick’s Day Treat

By Haley Galvin | March 8, 2018

The Irish aren’t the only ones who can enjoy St. Patrick’s Day, and this fun and easy homemade trail mix has a festive twist perfect for any party or daytime snack.Supplies:• 3.2 ounce bag of microwave kettle corn• 11.4 ounce bag of M&M’s•...

‘Red Sparrow’ pushes uncomfortable topics

By Ginger Simons | March 8, 2018

“Red Sparrow,” which hit theaters Friday and is the latest film from director Francis Lawrence, is bold, shocking and, at some moments, difficult to watch.Emerging conveniently at a moment where the topic of Russian intelligence is at the forefront...

Add life to any room with this creative and artistic plant display.

Minimalist house plant DIY

By Cris Rojo | March 8, 2018

Add life to any room with this creative and artistic plant display.

The School of Theatre and Dance utilizes unique set designs this season as they continue to break bounds with their production of Will Eno’s “Middletown.”

Theatre continues innovations

By Ryan Janovic | March 5, 2018

The School of Theatre and Dance utilizes unique set designs this season as they continue to break bounds with their production of Will Eno’s “Middletown.”

Larger Than Life brings back the boy bands that broke the charts.

Egyptian blasts to the past

By Haley Galvin | March 5, 2018

Larger Than Life brings back the boy bands that broke the charts.

Gigi Hadid and Tommy Hilfiger use their final collaboration to race toward style.

Fashion collaboration brings NASCAR-inspired looks

By Cris Rojo | March 5, 2018

Designer Tommy Hilfiger and model Gigi Hadid were calling all pit crew and were ready to race, as the two unveiled their final collaborative collection, “Tommy x Gigi,” at 8 p.m. Central European time Feb. 25 in Milan.The sports themed collection...

Surfer rock splashes into Egyptian

By Victoria Kosuth | March 5, 2018

DeKALB — The Egyption Theatre is bringing surfer rock to the forefront with the latest tribute show, Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute.The band is based out of Nashville, Tennessee, and will be performing a variety of Beach Boys classics, including “I...