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...

Picture for a minute the most offensive person you've ever met. Square that thought. Even then, you won't match the sheer repulsiveness of Har Mar Superstar. He's absolutely revolting. Har Mar Superstar is a singer/songwriter/ugly fat man specializing...

NIU students twisted, turned and swayed their hips to the music. The CHANCE program offered students an opportunity Wednesday night to learn a bit of Latin dance at Stevenson North’s Sunset Room. Veronica E. Garcia, a junior sociology and Spanish major,...

The title "Insomnia" ( Warner Bros., R) pretty much sums up what you'll be experiencing after you watch this movie. Director Christopher Nolan ("Memento") does an excellent job of making us feel what one of the cops in this murder mystery, Will Dormer...