Cole Hall Seats: Grade: F+ Cole Hall seats are economically unforgiving plastic chairs of unconventional discomfort. These beasts of hindquarter discomfort have somehow found their way into my every day life for all but one of my terms here at NIU. Their...

Dan Castellaneta is at once the most famous and least-recognizable NIU alum, but rest assured, his voice is unmistakable. Doh! Castellaneta is Homer Simpson. Now entering its 15th season, "The Simpsons" has become the "Citizen Kane," an iconic staple...

Hilary Duff, better known as TV's Lizzie McGuire, has released her first album, "Metamorphosis." Perpetuating the idea that if you're on TV, you can sing; Duff embarks on a road that many other teen stars have traveled. Her album proves a studio can only...

Punk rock, hard rock, heavy metal and originality were all showcased at Saturday night's "Battle of the Bands." Held at Otto's (118 E. Lincoln Highway) the event was sponsored by Delta Sigma Pi and Axe-in-Hand guitar specialists. It featured talent from...

While both Chicago baseball teams are in the hunt for their first World Champion title in years, NIU welcomes a man who has won 22 of them in a row. Paul Gerni is a World Trick Shot Champion, and can sometimes be seen on “Trick Shot Magic” on ESPN....

Once again a Phish member has proven that he is capable of swimming on his own. This time around, it's bassist Mike Gordon. It all started with "Outside Out," a movie that Gordon directed three years ago. Sometime after its release, Gordon decided that...

Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity members know how to show their Huskie spirit. In fact, they were presented with this year’s Greek Cup trophy at NIU’s football game last Thursday night. This award is given to the fraternity or sorority with the best attendance...

You don't have to be a cowboy to ride bulls in DeKalb. The Barn, 1215 Blackhawk Drive, occasionally features a mechanical bull for all those willing to tame the steal beast. Residents flocked to the deck at the local bar to watch amateurs attempt to hold...

Faculty Senate President Sue Willis closed the first meeting of the academic year Wednesday with a Thanksgiving treat for all, saying no classes will be held the day before the holiday. On a more serious note, Willis began the meeting by addressing NIU’s...

A new NIU-endorsed Web site that gives students information about alcohol’s effects now is available. The site is intended for the general public as well as for students who have been sanctioned by NIU for alcohol-related offenses. Students will remain...

"I won't be around much longer." A classmate said that to me in junior high. I never knewn her, never even spoke to her, but something brought her to mention that to me. Threats like that were made every day by kids in junior high, so when were they supposed...

The fans screamed... "We want more cowbell!" On Sunday night, Where's Jimmy K At?, Millimeters Mercury and Troubled Hubble packed The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, with screaming, adoring fans. Where's Jimmy K At? opened with an enthusiastic rendition...