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Blending politics and folk music

By Stephanie Barnes | October 9, 2002

Folk music lovers can see Canadian-born singer Heather Bishop at noon at the King Memorial Commons today. The CAB Coffeehouse event also will include a second show at 7 p.m. at the Holmes Student Center’s Diversions Lounge. CAB Coffeehouse Coordinator...

Queens of the Stone Age

By Mike Larmon | October 9, 2002

It's about a month after its release, but rock band Queens of the Stone Age is still enjoying the limelight. "Songs for the Deaf" is arguably one of the best albums released this year. It's old fashioned, straight-forward and classic rock 'n' roll. Lead...

Ontario prof. discusses globalization

By Stephanie Barnes | October 9, 2002

Angela Miles, professor of adult education at the Ontario Institute for Studies and Education, gave an informative discussion about the effects of globalization and ethnocentrism Wednesday night in the Clara Sperling Skyroom at the Holmes Student Center....

Representative Durkin visits NIU

By Paul L. Mikolajczyk | October 9, 2002

NIU’s College Republicans received a visit from the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate Jim Durkin during their meeting Wednesday at the Holmes Student Center’s Lincoln Room. The current state representative of the 44th District gave a short...

AADR appoints a new director

By Jessica King | October 9, 2002

Admasu Zike was appointed interim director of Affirmative Action and Diversity Resources on Tuesday, following the departure of former director Elizabeth Ortiz. Zike, who has a Ph.D. in political science, currently is the associate vice provost for Academic...

‘Brotherhood of the Wolf’

By Mike Larmon | October 9, 2002

While sitting down to watch "Brotherhood of the Wolf"( Universal, R), you could expect it to be some dark, complicated French movie involving gruesome murders and scantily clad women. Well, you're almost right. It turns out that after the first half -...

Quit while you’re ahead

By Peter Boskey | October 9, 2002

While browsing the Internet, I found an interesting tidbit of information. Phil Collins is giving up touring due to hearing loss. Now, I am sure a majority of the DeKalb campus doesn't really care. I don't really care, either, but the subject caused me...

Rock ‘n’ roll homecoming

By P.J. Osborne | October 9, 2002

Although homecoming week doesn't officially begin until Sunday, it's a homecoming of sorts for Bicycle Day, Friday night at The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. The band, which consists of guitarist and vocalist Andy Herald, guitarist Jer Misiaveg, bassist...

India.arie

By Peter Boskey | October 9, 2002

India.arie released her second Motown album "Voyage to India," and it is just as soulful as her first, "Acoustic Soul." The album contains 16 tracks, three of which are interludes, and all blend together to make a good "chill" album. The album begins...

Nirvana releases rarities compilation

By P.J. Osborne | October 9, 2002

It smells like platinum sales for Courtney Love and the surviving members of Nirvana - Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic. Love reached an agreement with Vivendi Universal Music Group allowing for the release of a Nirvana compilation album, a box set and...

SOULE-Infinite brings in the funk

By Casey Toner | October 9, 2002

Hip-hop is alive and well, thriving wildly in one of the most obscure places - downtown DeKalb. Cast against a dimly-lit atmosphere, poets, lyricists, dancers and rappers performed to a full crowd last Sunday night at The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway....

Mangum’s domain

By Marc Marin | October 9, 2002

ou’re in good hands with Matt Mangum. At least, your workout program is. In his second full year as NIU’s strength and conditioning coach, Mangum designs, implements and oversees workout programs for all of NIU’s nearly 350 athletes. "The most important...