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Novel calls women to action

By Amy Geldean | April 16, 2018

Meg Wolitzer fearlessly and passionately calls on women with ambition and potential to hold positions of power in her latest book, “The Female Persuasion.”The novel follows timid, yet driven first-year college student Greer Kadetsky as she learns...

Wes Anderson’s film style growing stale

By Ginger Simons | April 16, 2018

Director Wes Anderson’s second stop-motion venture, “Isle of Dogs,” delivers all of the trademarks of Anderson’s distinct style. The film is visually stunning, but in ways audiences may find dully repetitive when compared to the whole of Anderson’s...

World Concert ends on unorganized note

By Haley Galvin | April 12, 2018

The School of Music’s World Music Concert showcased diversity, yet the performance as a whole was outshined by a lack of organization and professionalism.Sunday afternoon at Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, 550 Lucinda Ave., performers brought together...

High heels show support

By Cris Rojo | April 12, 2018

DeKALB — No one can understand another person’s experience until they’ve walked a mile in their shoes, and Safe Passage is urging men and women to do just that with their third annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes event to raise awareness for sexual...

Panic! releases new singles

By Haley Galvin | April 9, 2018

Panic! At The Disco released two singles March 21, “Silver Lining” and “Say Amen (Saturday Night),” that are fresh and upbeat and create excitement for their album to come.As with their 2016 album “Death of a Bachelor,” “Silver Lining”...

Egyptian Theatre welcomes jazz show

By Ginger Simons | April 9, 2018

Sammy Miller and the Congregation, fronted by the Grammy nominated Sammy Miller, is set to bring a theatrical, interactive live jazz performance to DeKalb complete with comedy and rhythm in equal measure.The band is coming to the Egyptian Theatre, 135...

Blush pink and pale colors are taking over spring and summer fashion trends, and students can shop locally and affordably to sport these fashion statements.

Spring brings blush pink

By Cris Rojo | April 9, 2018

Blush pink and pale colors are taking over spring and summer fashion trends, and students can shop locally and affordably to sport these fashion statements.

Unfortunate series is back

By Amy Geldean | April 5, 2018

Netflix released season two of “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” which left viewers wanting to know more as new secrets were revealed and trouble waited around every corner.This 10-episode season takes the Baudelaire children to several different...

Spielberg’s future hides behind 1980s

By Ginger Simons | April 5, 2018

Steven Spielberg’s latest science fiction venture, “Ready Player One,” is a computer-generated attack of the senses that delivers an abundance of pop culture references and something resembling a narrative.The story is set in the not-too-distant...

Vibrant floral wall hang DIY

By Haley Galvin | April 2, 2018

Fresh flowers can add a lively touch to any room, but it doesn’t take long for them to wilt, but this DIY floral wall hang with artificial flowers will last all spring and can brighten up any room.Supplies:• 15 feet of any color ribbon• 5 bundles...

Spring bird’s nest recipe

By Cris Rojo | April 2, 2018

Fly into spring by baking bird’s nest-themed French vanilla cupcakes, the perfect snack to curb any sweet tooth with style.Ingredients:• 1 cup of water• ½ cup of vegetable oil• 3 eggs• 1 box French vanilla cake mix• 12 ounce bag of chocolate...

Members of the Fashion Industries Organization are preparing for their upcoming Work Day to Runway show, displaying outfits put together with clothing from Kohl’s, 2070 Sycamore Road.

Fashion invades business

By Amy Geldean | April 2, 2018

Members of the Fashion Industries Organization are preparing for their upcoming Work Day to Runway show, displaying outfits put together with clothing from Kohl’s, 2070 Sycamore Road.