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Unusual talent brings laughter

By Victoria Lunacek | April 3, 2017

DeKALB | From unicycles to dance groups, the acts that performed for Live at the Apollo brought laughter and enjoyment to all on Friday night.“All the acts definitely got the audience involved,” said Darryl Howard, junior industrial management major.Hosted...

Men show support in heels

By Tatianna Salisbury | April 3, 2017

DeKALB | A sea of bright red heels flooded the Convocation Center as students and supporters raised awareness about sexual assault and abuse at the second annual “Walk A Mile in Her Shoes” event. The event encouraged members of the community to show...

Special effects boost films

By Tatianna Salisbury | March 30, 2017

Modern science-fiction thrillers are boasting large production budgets and A-list celebrity casts but may be lacking when it comes to storytelling.The genre has continually struggled with how many digital effects are used to make the story believable...

Top 5 throwback cartoons

By Darius Parker | March 30, 2017

Turning on old cartoons is a fun way to relive the past while maintaining a stressful college agenda.Here are five ways to relax near finals while throwing it back to some old flicks.“Hey Arnold!”Sophomore psychology major Brittany White said she...

Sophomore education major Tori Schauner (left) and senior sociology major Ryan Hackbarth accepted their award as the winners of Sigma Soulmates.

Greeks raise 4 grand

By Victoria Lunacek | March 30, 2017

Sophomore education major Tori Schauner (left) and senior sociology major Ryan Hackbarth accepted their award as the winners of Sigma Soulmates.

Top 5 iconic films every college student should see

By Tatianna Salisbury | March 27, 2017

Classics are exactly that: pieces of the cinematic universe so iconic and legendary that they have earned their own category of Netflix queues. Check out these top five classic movies every college student should see.“Back to the Future” (1985)Nearly...

Ryan, a junior year English major, competed at the Lip Sync Battle where he showed off his dance moves in an effort to entertain the crowd.

Students compete for laughter

By Melynda Lewis | March 27, 2017

Ryan, a junior year English major, competed at the Lip Sync Battle where he showed off his dance moves in an effort to entertain the crowd.

‘Power Rangers’ feels nostalgic

By Darius Parker | March 27, 2017

Kids of the ‘90s can rejoice as the debut of the highly anticipated “Power Rangers” movie debuted Friday, giving viewers a new depth for old characters that college students have grown to know and love.Moviegoers young and old swept theaters across...

Condon recreates a classic ‘Beauty’

By Tatianna Salisbury | March 23, 2017

Staying true to the classic lyrics, the re-imagining of “Beauty and the Beast” has something that wasn’t there before. The film is destined for box office glory, giving audiences what they have anxiously waited for since the film’s announcement...

‘More Life’ reveals emotion

By Darius Parker | March 23, 2017

Drake’s “More Life” unveils a more passionate yet aggressive side to the rapper through lyrics and melodies unique to this album.“More Life” was released Friday and has been climbing the charts with tracks dominating the entire top 10 over the...

Hero films growing darker

By Tatianna Salisbury | March 23, 2017

It seems superhero films are no longer for 5-year-old boys and faint-hearted moviegoers, as their themes have grown darker, visuals more graphic and ratings exceeding PG-13, beginning a new era of what audience members deem a "hero."With great box office...

‘Skull Island’ redefines King Kong

By Darius Parker | March 20, 2017

“Kong: Skull Island” offers fans unique plot twists and exciting action around every corner, keeping audience members on the edge of their seats.The eighth King Kong film to be released since the gorilla’s first big screen appearance in 1933, “Skull...