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Stage Coach Players bring back radio

By Victoria Lunacek | November 6, 2017

Stage Coach Players brought the audience back to radio’s prime in the 1930s with creativity, comedy and suspense Friday night at their theater, 126 S. Fifth St.Broadcasting on stage, 15 talented voice artists put on two popular programs with ease and...

Liverpool Legends to perform as the Beatles

By Sam Malone | November 2, 2017

After a “Hard Day’s Night” students can drive their cars down to catch Beatles tribute band, the Liverpool Legends, as they take the audience back to Beatlemania 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.The fourth and final installment...

Flannels bring diverse options this fall

By Haley Galvin | November 2, 2017

As leaves fall and the temperature continues to drop, one of the biggest fashion trends explodes leading students to turn left and right and see themselves surrounded by flannel. From the grunge band look to the cute fall farmer, the flannel trend crosses...

Comedians provide gut-busting laughs

By Victoria Lunacek | October 30, 2017

Finding the funny part in everyday situations can be a tough task, but Netflix has a bucketful of relatable comedy specials out to make light of those rough situations in life. With a wide variety of topics covering family, pets and hotel mishaps, every...

Top 10 Halloween specials to get students in the spirit

By Nathaniel Repay | October 30, 2017

Here are 10 of the best Halloween episodes available on streaming services, perfect to put on while carving pumpkins, between trick-or-treaters or while the friend with the complicated costume takes extra long to get ready.10. “The Slutty Pumpkin Returns”...

Elvis tribute brings back The King

By Ryan Janovic | October 26, 2017

The golden age of rock returned to the Egyptian Theater, 135 N. Second St., Saturday night when Elvis Presley tribute artist Shawn Klush took the stage. The winner of numerous Elvis Impersonator contests, Klush gave audiences a chance to hear The King’s...

Haunted houses spook students

By Haley Galvin | October 26, 2017

Gory creatures, jump scares and terrifying scenes followed by blood-curdling screams are what haunted houses thrive on, here are a few nearby places that will leave everyone terrified to turn the lights off at nightBasement of the Dead, 42 W New York...

Lee County Resident and owner of Sweet Earth, Roseann Para hands and DeKalb county resident Sue Lederer hand out candy to 9 year old Justice Dueringer, a resident of Sycamore.

Pumpkin Fest builds excitement

By Cris Rojo | October 26, 2017

Lee County Resident and owner of Sweet Earth, Roseann Para hands and DeKalb county resident Sue Lederer hand out candy to 9 year old Justice Dueringer, a resident of Sycamore.

Darius Rucker cries of love and passion

By Haley Galvin | October 26, 2017

Darius Rucker delivers everything country music could have wanted with his most recent album “When Was the Last Time,” released Friday.His first single for the album,“If I Told You,” released July 5, 2016, set high expectations. The song features...

Boots are an important part of fall fashion, and these styles can seem unreasonably priced at first glance, but students can find affordable ways to stay on top of the trends.

Affordable fall boot trends walk through campus

By Cris Rojo | October 23, 2017

Boots are an important part of fall fashion, and these styles can seem unreasonably priced at first glance, but students can find affordable ways to stay on top of the trends.

Students are often trying to get healthy, but there are some common myths to watch out for when changing lifestyles.

Students are exposed to misleading myths

By Victoria Lunacek | October 23, 2017

Students are often trying to get healthy, but there are some common myths to watch out for when changing lifestyles.