It may seem unlikely that DeKalb could be the next mecca of fashion. But with the School of Family, Consumer and Nutrition Science offering a major in textiles, apparel and merchandising, students can experience the world of fashion firsthand. "At present,...

The same men who were responsible for "Dumb & Dumber," "Kingpin" and "There’s Something About Mary" are behind "Fever Pitch" - an ordinary and heartwarming romantic comedy starring Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore. Are you kidding me? The Farrelly...

Tony Madsen loves a good guffaw, chuckle, laugh or giggle, and no one induces those reactions from him like a good comedian. Madsen, a sophomore history major, said his ten favorite comedians understand the fundamentals of joke telling. "There are so...

No DeKalb weather system has snuck past Mace Bentley since he started teaching at NIU in 2000. Bentley, an assistant geography professor, never dreamed of being a firefighter or running the bases on a professional baseball field growing up. Instead, his...

Dating is hard. It’s messy, aggravating, exhilarating, exasperating and irritating. Want to make it even harder? Try being a homosexual person going through the same process in a society that often shuns such a lifestyle in subtle and not-so-subtle...

Sweeps brings you the story of a man who never was an also-ran; who gave NIU all that he had and now has to say goodbye. That’s kind of sad, but don’t fear - open mic will be back next year. {Editor’s note: Apologies for that. Mark Pietrowski lost...

Just because a few newcomers in the rock world (cold stare in the direction of Jet) have soiled the names of a few classic bands doesn’t give critics an excuse to bash all acts wearing their influences as proud badges. If done right, embracing influences...

When I work out, there is always at least one person who is yapping on his or her cell phone while they are trying to lose weight. Do you think I should say something to them? No, I do not. These people obviously have physical trainers motivating them...

The Weekender you know and are holding in your hands right now is about the same age as most NIU students. First dubbed Spotlight when it premiered on Thursday, September 8, 1983, the eight-page entertainment section was considered a bit risky. "Our newsroom...

As we come down the stretch (and stench) of the school year, it’s time to start locking down plans for summer. Some will choose the path of Kevin Federline and do absolutely nothing, mooch off of more successful loved ones and scratch their genitals...

It’s a weekend of shows for Otto’s Niteclub, 118 E. Lincoln Highway. Motion City Soundtrack will hit DeKalb tonight along with Cardinal Sun, Small Towns Burn A Little Slower and Somerset. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. No strangers...

The smell of spray paint looms in the air and party lights flash all around. From the turntables, to the black-lit bar and right down to the stylized murals -this is one serious party pad. The roommates of 1111 Spiros Court all have one thing in common:...