“In Good Company” marks a welcome break from the dime-a-dozen romantic comedies that typically show up this time of year. The movie sets a good pace with its romantic and comedic elements, but the film’s real power lies in the poignant depiction...

Warning: This article contains man-eating fish. Two NIU students are living “The Life Aquatic” with the aid of some terrifying fish and high altitude sleeping accommodations. Nick Achtien, a freshman computer science major, and Ryan Sheive, a freshman...

“Million Dollar Baby” is a film about people who need a lesson in giving. They spend their whole lives taking, not earning. After realizing they are boxers, this all makes sense. As a fighter, our narrator tells us, you don’t so much earn respect,...

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...

If there was an award for showing utter disregard for products someone sold at a store, I would sweep the competition hands down. The Jack of All Trades is back for another semester of becoming one with various organizations on campus. Although there...

Pete Yorn has followed the formula set by male singer-songwriters before him - start small in coffee houses, gain the respect of fans, put out an album or two, and then release a double live record. “Live from New Jersey” offers listeners songs from...

Wes Anderson has consistently provided some of the most memorable soundtracks in recent years to accompany his quirky films such as “Rushmore” and “The Royal Tenenbaums.” The strength of these soundtracks relied on Anderson’s ability to utilize...

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...

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...