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Legend N The Makin'

Legend N The Makin’

By Suresh Vakati | September 29, 2014

Eric McCall, also known as Legend N The Makin’, raps in his music video “I Never Changed.” McCall is a senior engeering and industrial management of technology major who released his album “Honor of Truth” on iTunes in May. McCall plans on releasing...

Creative harmonies, riffs strengthen ‘747’

By Alexis Malaptin | September 29, 2014

American country trio Lady Antebellum’s album, “747,” layers lovely harmonies with diverse and fascinating guitar riffs.The 11-song record, which is being released today, is named after the group’s campaign to fulfill seven wishes for seven fans...

Student rapper becomes Legend N The Makin’

Student rapper becomes Legend N The Makin’

By Sabreena Saleem | September 29, 2014

Eric McCall, also known as Legend N The Makin’, plans to kick off Homecoming weekend with a local performance and music video premiere.McCall, a senior engineering and industrial management of technology major, released his debut album, “Honor the...

"Aladdin Jr."

“Aladdin Jr.”

By Suresh Vakati | September 28, 2014

Artists from the Children’s Community Theatre’s Penguin Project perform “Aladdin Jr.” Sept. 23 at a dress rehearsal at DeKalb High School, 501 W. Dresser Road. The Penguin Project gives people ages 10-22 with disabilites the chance to perform...

Students with disabilites move audience to tears in ‘Aladdin’

Students with disabilites move audience to tears in ‘Aladdin’

By Deanna Frances | September 28, 2014

The Children’s Community Theatre’s performance of “Aladdin Jr.” brought some audience members to tears of joy Sept. 28.The theater’s Penguin Project held this weekend’s performances at DeKalb High School, 501 W. Dresser Road, after five months...

American English, a Beatles tribute band, preforms songs Sept. 26 at St. Mary’s Memorial Hall, 322 Waterman St. The group helped fundraise for the Sycamore History Museum.

American English ‘twists and shouts’ for fundraiser

By Darius Parker | September 28, 2014

American English, a Beatles tribute band, blended nostalgic tunes and pleasant vibes to fundraise for the Sycamore History Museum Sept. 26.The group, which is marketed by original Beatles promoter Sam Leach, delighted a full house at St. Mary’s Memorial...

Warm up with tasty tailgating food

By Matthew Soulis | September 24, 2014

These simple stir-and-serve recipes will take your tailgating experience to a whole new level while keeping your warm.Sweet Southern ChiliWhat you will need:• Large pot• Wooden spoon• Strainer• 2 pounds ground beef• 1 can kidney beans• 2 cans...

"Time Stands Still"

“Time Stands Still”

By Vince Dhan | September 24, 2014

Graduate acting student Christine Fuchs (left) and senior acting major Nick Bryant play Sarah and James in a dress rehearsal for “Time Stands Still” Sept. 23. The drama addresses war, love and the impact of careers on emotions. “Time Stands Still”...

Love, hardships of war make ‘Time Stand Still’

Love, hardships of war make ‘Time Stand Still’

By Darius Parker | September 24, 2014

Photojournalist Sarah Goodwin battles against the aftermath of the Iraq War and the war in her mind in the School of Theatre and Dance’s “Time Stands Still.”“Time Stands Still” is set in Brooklyn, N.Y., and centers around Sarah, a photojournalist...

All majors collaborate for passion of dance

By Claire Buchanan | September 23, 2014

Non-dance majors have been mingling more with the dance department through school and club performances.Associate dance professor Paula Frasz judged dance and non-dance majors at Face Off, an annual dance competition held in the spring in the Holmes Student...

Fall back into summer with Nectarine Cobbler

Fall back into summer with Nectarine Cobbler

By Scott Greenberg | September 23, 2014

I never had a good sense of timing, which is something you absolutely need if you’re going to be boiling things long enough for them to become tasty, but not so long that they spill over and cover your legs in molten flavor-lava.Unfortunately for me,...

‘Last Unicorn’ author answers questions at film re-opening

‘Last Unicorn’ author answers questions at film re-opening

By Ryan Ocasio | September 23, 2014

Peter S. Beagle, novel and screenplay writer of the 1982 cartoon movie “The Last Unicorn,” talks about his life and career Sept. 23 at Carmike Market Square 10, 2160 Sycamore Road. Beagle will continue to tour across the country and internationally,...