“Pizza Tower” is a charming and exhilarating callback to 2D platforming games of the ‘80s and ‘90s that doesn’t cut corners — only slices — wherever it potentially could with its design. “Pizza Tower” is a fast-paced 2D platformer...

All hail the Grishaverse, and all hail our queen and sun summoner Alina Starkov.  The long-awaited second season of Netflix’s original series “Shadow and Bone” was released on Thursday. The show is adapted from the “Shadow and Bone” trilogy...

Not guilty pleasures drag show From 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. NIU’s Holmes Student Center will host a drag show charity fundraiser that will take place in the Duke Ellington Ballroom. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and $60 for a table...

After “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train” overtook “Spirited Away” as the highest-grossing anime film worldwide in 2021, Japanese animation studio Ufotable decided to try their luck again with a new 2023 release. Unfortunately,...

Chris Rock’s new comedy special “Selective Outrage” gives followers of the comedian’s stand off with Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars the bombastic side of his story at the cost of shallow jokes.  Netflix recently released a new comedy special...

Every year the Oscars remind us why we turn to cinema: to become inspired by intoxicating stories from around the world. The 95th Oscars award ceremony kicked off with Jimmy Kimmel making a sweeping appearance on stage by way of a parachute. Kimmel,...

The latest in a seemingly never-ending procession of bombshell true-crime documentaries is “Jared From Subway: Catching a Monster.” The three-part docuseries will shock and appall its viewers but ultimately leave them feeling confused and disappointed. Jared...

This week's playlist is dedicated to all of the women in music out there. Happy Women's History Month. Nick’s picks Big Thief - “Change” Carole King - “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” Aretha Franklin - “All the King’s...

Spring break has come to a close, which means horoscopes are starting up again. To welcome us back, every sign has a recommended food or beverage to match the energy of the week ahead.   Aries (March 21 - April 20) Your meal: Decaf coffee You...

While we may be taking a break from classes, spring break doesn't change our love for music. Here's what we've been listening to so far this break. Nick’s picks Fishmans - “LONG SEASON” Godspeed You! Black Emperor - “Antennas to Heaven” ...

As the warmer weather inches closer, moving our study time into the great outdoors proves to be beneficial for our minds and bodies.  Human beings aren’t wired to be indoors 24/7. Take advantage of the spring weather and feel the sun. Going outside...

“The Real Work: On the Mystery of Mastery” - Adam Gopnik New Yorker writer and “Tár” actor Adam Gopnik will release his 10th book titled “The Real Work: On the Mystery of Mastery” on Tuesday. “The Real Work” looks at masters of their...