DEKALB — Nina Rausch was just a young girl when she fell in love with acting. She watched Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 “Romeo & Juliet” too many times to count, completely captivated by Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes’ performances. She knew...
1. “Brandy” by Looking Glass2. “Mr. Blue Sky” by Electric Light Orchestra3. “Lake Shore Drive” by Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah4. “Un Deye Gon Hayd” by Jimmy Urine5. “The Chain” by Fleetwood Mac6. “Come A Little Bit Closer” by Jay &...
From playwriting to starring in his own local TV show, media studies professor Matt Swan has led an interesting life all leading up to his teaching career.
Director James Gunn debuted his second superhero film with Thursday’s release of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” three years after the first film hit theaters. The film grossed $60 million domestically and $170 million worldwide on opening weekend,...
Finals week can be filled with stress, sleepless nights and heavy caffeine, but there are many healthy efficient ways to destress such as reading, music and exercise.Reading a bookReading for 30 minutes a day can distract the mind and reduce stress by...
DeKALB — The final athletic award celebration of the year was Tuesday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., for the eighth annual Victors Awards.The ceremony showcased the talents and overall performance of NIU Athletics on and off the field for...
May is an important month for the “Star Wars” franchise, as “Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope” blasted into theaters on May 25, 1977. The saga’s creator, George Lucas, celebrates his birthday on May 14, and May 4 happens to be National Star...
Fashion offers an escape from the mundane routine of everyday life and provides a powerful form of self-expression to stylists and students alike. The Fashion Industries Organization’s “Corporate Catwalk” event proved professionalism is an evergreen...
Matt Walsh, NIU psychology alumnus, stars in HBO’s show "Veep" where he plays the character Mike McLintock, the comedic relief of the show."Veep" debuted its sixth season April 17 and follows former Senator Selina Meyer as she finds being Vice President...
Poets have been participating in daily writing prompts and sharing their work via social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook for National Poetry Month. There are three student poets who are using these prompts to find their own voices and power...
