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Families to ‘think fast’

By Laurel Marselle | October 31, 2003

This weekend, families will have to think fast in order to win prizes. The “Think Fast” game show will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Holmes Student Center’s Duke Ellington Ballroom. Families will compete against each other and other members...

Events kick off today with activities for all

By Laurel Marselle and Laura Grandt | October 31, 2003

DeKalb and NIU are gearing up for Family Weekend. The event will last from today until Saturday and will allow students’ siblings and parents to experience NIU. Because of budget cuts, weekend festivities will be held for two days, instead of the usual...

Trio axes arena show due to low ticket sales

By Deanna Cabinian | October 31, 2003

Because of poor ticket sales, the Paul Colman Trio show scheduled for Thursday at the Convocation Center has been canceled.

Kevin Selover, marketing manager for the Convocation Center, said ticket sales for the event were struggling.

“The promoter of the show thought it was in his and our best interests to pull the show,” he said.

Selover said he could not disclose the number of tickets sold.

The decision to cancel the show was made Tuesday, he said, but was made official on Wednesday.

“The show is not going to be rescheduled,” Selover said. “If we felt that the show would be successful, we would’ve pushed ahead with it.”

The Paul Colman Trio was supposed to perform at the arena with guests The Elms and Sarah Kelly.

According to the Paul Colman Trio’s Web site, the band received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album in 2003 for its album “New Map of the World.” The group also won the 2003 Dove Award for New Artist of the Year.

Selover said everyone who bought a ticket for the show can get a full refund at the original point of purchase.

Night Light Promotions was the promoter of the event.

The Shins: Chutes Too Narrow

By Sam Cholke | October 30, 2003

The Shins' "Chutes Too Narrow" is the second installment from a band heralded in 2001 as the second coming of the Beach Boys. "Oh, Inverted World" (2001) burst into stereos with a songwriting and production style so fresh that critics fell over each other...

NIU actors prep for showcase

By Laurel Marselle | October 30, 2003

NIU acting students have begun planning for their annual “Scene Night Showcase” in an effort to break into the acting scene.

A total of 24 acting majors graduating in the spring will invite agents from Chicago, New York and Los Angeles to view their talent and hope for a job, said senior acting major Colleen Miller.

Students plan this event throughout the school year in order to raise the sufficient funds. An entire class is dedicated to this project alone.

“This is basically our job fair, so we fundraise and pay for it all ourselves,” Miller said. “We start planning early because we rent theater space in Chicago for an evening, which needs to be reserved right away.”

At least $1,000 is raised every year in order to rent the space and bring agents into town.

“We send letters to fraternities and sororities to try and get them to donate money to our showcase,” Miller said. “We are also doing a Halloween show this weekend to try and raise money.”

Students agree that this showcase is extremely important.

“This is one of the most important times in the entire acting program because breaking into acting can be really difficult,” Clasen said. “This way, we get to know these people and get a push out the door.”

The showcase will be held Tuesday, April 27.

Peace, love and nudity

By Chaz Wilke | October 30, 2003

Grateful Dead and Phish fans, rejoice. The hippie style is finally back. "Hair," the rock musical from the '60s, has been reprised and re-packaged for a new generation to enjoy. "It's nice to see history come back with a fresh look," said Russ Lipari,...

SA hosts meet-and-greet

By Mike Runestad | October 30, 2003

The Student Association sponsored a reception Wednesday night to introduce student government to those interested. The reception, “Go! Student Leaders,” gave students the opportunity to meet and greet members of the SA, said SA President Shaun Crisler....

Be afraid! Be very afraid!

October 30, 2003

All Hallows Eve is upon us, and partygoers everywhere are looking to keep themselves entertained. Here's a list of haunted houses in the area: Kishwaukee Kiwanis Haunted House: Hopkins Park Shelter House, 1403 Sycamore Road Hours: 7 to 10:30 p.m. (open...

Satanism lecture disappoints students

By Jessica King | October 30, 2003

Students looking for an objective talk about devil worship Wednesday night were surprised by Christian music and pamphlets about the dark side of Halloween. Campus Missions International sponsored its seventh annual “Unveiling the Darkness,” a presentation...

Senate opposes IBHE suggestion

By Stephanie Gandsey | October 30, 2003

Faculty Senate members expressed their dislike for how the Illinois Board of Higher Education suggested coping with the budget deficit during a meeting Wednesday at the Holmes Student Center’s Sky Room. The IBHE wishes to revive the PQP (Priorities,...

New simulator lets students experience what it’s like to drive under the influence

By Sean Thomas | October 30, 2003

Students experienced what it’s like to drive while intoxicated by sitting in miniature DUI simulator cars at the Office of Campus Recreation on Wednesday. The simulator inhibited students’ control of their cars by forcing them to swerve from lane...

Health and Human Sciences to offer food, conversation

By Jamie Luchsinger | October 30, 2003

More than 20 majors and minors are available through the College of Health and Human Sciences. Students interested in pursuing a major or minor in the college are encouraged to attend its first-ever “Taste of HHS” Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at...

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