Set in a dimly lit corner of the Underground in the basement of Otto’s, 118 E. Lincoln Highway, is a stage about three inches off the floor. A stool sits center stage and a microphone waits idly. Normally, on any other Monday night, the stage would...

For many locals, the name of Annie Glidden is thrown around as often as the frisbees in the residence hall hallways. But who is this mysterious woman, and why is she important to DeKalb? From what research I gathered, Annie Glidden lived between 1865...

Senior history major Brian Daley has an insatiable love of movies. His enthusiasm for all things celluloid led him to become president of NIU’s Student Film and Video Association and the first “Top 10” subject. Daley said his 10 favorite movies...

Sophomore illustration art major Jeny Caisman attends classes at NIU on weekdays like any other student, but on weekends she is routinely suplexed, body slammed and elbow dropped. Caisman has been a professional wrestler for three years. She performs...

Not everyone is lucky enough to get his/her dream gift during the holidays. There are many a reason for this happening during this season: stores sellout, friends don’t have cash and some people are just plain color blind. With that in mind, Sweeps...

Things you might find in an odds-and-ends drawer or in Grandma’s sewing basket are given new life by Sarah Beth Woods’ artwork. Woods is a senior painting/art major originally from Milwaukee, Wisc., but grew up in Wheaton. NIU is her fourth college....

With the year winding down, people are blindsided with lists upon year-end lists. Weekender is no exception. But since WE isn’t arrogant enough to tell you what the “best” albums of the year are, three of the section critics are here to tell you...

Gwen Stefani’s still just a (rich) girl in her first solo outing - an up-tempo extravaganza full of club-style hooks and New Wave-inspired sounds. The thirtysomething lead singer of No Doubt has created a lush and trashy party album that’s sometimes...

U2 has altered itself for 28 years. Its first decade reeked of raw political rock by and for the working class. The next four years highlighted Bono’s religious convictions and channeled his global awareness. The band reached its artistic peak in the...

Movies - John Drew Barrymore, the sometimes troubled heir to an acting dynasty and the absent father of movie star Drew Barrymore, died Nov. 29. He was 72. - “Sideways” led contenders Nov. 30 for the Independent Spirit Awards with six nominations,...

With Eminem’s sixth album, “Encore,” he is, as usual, blunt, real, derogative and racy while effectively including substantial content. “Spend Some Time” features 50 Cent, Stat Quo and Obie. The fellas take poke fun at groupies who use artists...