Residence hall students who won’t be able to make the road trip to Alabama or trek to the Convocation Center to watch this weekend’s football game have another option. Channel 22 in the residence halls will broadcast the NIU vs. Alabama game live,...

The musical “Fame” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway. The NIU show will be one of more than 5,000 “Fame” performances, which have taken place in more than 16 countries. The musical follows...

Brace yourself. Sharon Smaldino recently was named LD and Ruth Morgridge endowed professor. Wait, what the heck is that? “My primary role is to provide leadership and opportunities to faculty, students and teachers in the integration of technology into...

On Friday, Johnny Cash, 71, died of complications from diabetes. Cash's career spanned six decades and earned him a total of 11 Grammys and a coveted spot in both the country and rock 'n' roll halls of fame. Cash was more than a legendary recording artist....

NIU students who can’t make the trip to Alabama this weekend can breathe a collective sigh of relief. The Convocation Center will broadcast the Huskies’ football game against the Crimson Tide via satellite, giving students and fans a chance to watch...

Illinois and NIU students are about to get a taste of southern hospitality. Rap artist Ludacris is booked to perform at the Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. Rap group Disturbing Tha Peace will go on stage, along...

All screaming aside, Escape From Earth, Blackout and Dysception seemed to enjoy themselves last Thursday at Otto's Niteclub, 118 E. Lincoln Highway. After a few minor setbacks, Dysception managed to come out on top, even paying tribute to Sept. 11, 2001,...

Fall is starting to rear its face, you know with the 85 degree temperatures and all. Well, the weather is starting to feel like fall, but there is one sure way of knowing fall is just around the corner: The fall television season. The major networks have...

"The rock candy's melted; only diamonds now remain." This line in "Clarity" encapsulates "Heavier Things." John Mayer has polished his craft and made distinctive changes in his style. Not only is he buff and tattooed, but the music has bulked up, too....

Never have I felt so swindled after a con man picture as I was after "Matchstick Men." I'm still miffed that I didn't see what was coming, but what can I say? I guess I'm a total pigeon. As far as grifting pictures go, "Matchstick Men" is one of the best,...

In an effort to raise money for programs providing underprivileged children with opportunities and activities, VIVA is hosting a dinner called “The Source of Unity.” The dinner, which will cost $10 per person, begins at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at the DeKalb...

It's about an hour until show time. Local H's only two band members, drummer Brian St. Clair and singer / guitarist Scott Lucas are sitting in their Otto's dressing room, getting ready. Lucas is making a sandwich and St. Clair is lounging in a chair....