Acid jazz/R&B/funk group Liquid Soul just released its fourth album, "Evolution." The Chicago-based octet is known for its tight horn licks, incredible solos and innovative fusion techniques while combining elements of jazz, hip-hop and even techno....

Seeing "The Ring" will give you nightmares for the rest of your life. Inspired by novels written by obscure author Suzuki Koji, the original version of the film called "Ringu," was released in Tokyo in 1998. Directed by Hideo Nakata, the critically-acclaimed...

Listening to Elephant 6 veterans The Apples in Stereo can be like a trip inside Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. If you're not careful, you'll wind up with a mouthful of cavities and a stomachache. Previous efforts have found frontman and lead guitarist...

Last December, NIU hosted the best concert I've ever missed. The same night Ben Folds played the Duke Ellington Ballroom, I had floor tickets for ISU's rock ‘n' roll triple whammy featuring Weezer, Tenacious D and Jimmy Eat World. I still hated missing...

If your roommate doesn’t share your sexual preference, then living together could pose some problems. Today, students will address concerns and issues about living with a homosexual roommate. The panel discussion, titled "Don’t Freak Out ’Cause...

Halloween is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with a pumpkin festival? The Sycamore Pumpkin Festival was started back in 1962 by "Mr. Pumpkin," aka Wally Thurow, and the Sycamore Lions Club. "Mr. Pumpkin" is at every Pumpkin Festival and,...

Today’s Fall Commencement Kickoff allows graduating seniors to get graduation announcements, rings and portraits all at once. The event, organized by NIU’s Alumni Association, is intended to be a simple way for students to buy their graduation supplies....

The Kishwaukee River is contaminated, according to the Illinois Environment Protection Agency. The contaminant, polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, typically is found in coolants and lubricants used for transformers, capacitors and other electrical equipment....

They wear suits, play jazz, click finger-chimes and groove like rappers. Meet The J. Davis Trio. Wednesday night, the trio introduced a unique blend of hip-hop and jazz at the Holmes Student Center Diversions Lounge, wowing the local audience. The Chicago-based...

Every two years, each state receives a higher education report card from the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education. This year’s "Measuring Up" survey put Illinois among the elite. "While the grades were a bit lower, Illinois public...

Pi Sigma Epsilon, a marketing fraternity, will camp out at the King Memorial Commons to raise awareness and money for Camp Heartland. The excursion begins at noon on Thursday and lasts through noon on Friday. Camp Heartland is a summer camp for children...

This week marks the celebration of something that relates to every part of life: chemistry. As a part of National Chemistry Week, which is this week, the department of chemistry and biochemistry is kicking off the party today with chemical demonstrations....