For some, underappreciated bands are open-ended and easy to spot. For me, underappreciated bands are very specific moments in time. Generally, these instances occur when a friend unintentionally plays a song that begs the question, “Why have I never...
Michael Bublé’s newest CD, “To Be Loved,” was released Tuesday. This album does not disappoint due to his soothing voice and adorable songs. Similar to his other CDs, “To Be Loved” contains a mix of original and classic tracks. For example,...
Earth Week is a time to celebrate the beauty of Earth and advocate to help keep our Earth clean. Now, I know we aren’t all perfect and sometimes we might put paper and plastic into the garbage instead of the recycling bin. We might even leave our TV...
It has been increasingly difficult to have some “#willpower” to get through the remainder of the semester. Don’t worry--will.i.am came to the rescue. The Black Eyed Peas member released his latest album, “#willpower,” Tuesday. Yes, hashtag and...
City Council will move forward with a new waste removal contract that will include expanded recycling and a pilot program for composting in the community. The city’s current waste removal agreement is with Waste Management. The city opened the new contract...
One man, alone, working to light up the school he loves. With determination, a junior electrical engineering major did just that. Ryan Riddel, junior electrical engineering major, created a sound-responsive lighting system from the ground up and installed...
Gamers played for charity on Monday night. Star Worlds Arcade, 1234 E. Lincoln Highway, in collaboration with Bryan’s Pro Shop & Hobby, 1211 S. Fourth Street, Suite 1, and Mattress Warehouse, 1224 E. Lincoln Highway, Suite 21A, hosted a charity...
Patrick “Pac-Man Pat” O’Malley is the owner and “Keeper of the Flame” of Star Worlds Arcade, 1234 E. Lincoln Highway. O’Malley has operated the business through two locations and nearly three decades. Originally owned by his mother, O’Malley...
Even though fewer parking tickets have been issued in the past few years, Parking Services still collected more than $545,000 in ticket revenue in Fiscal Year 2012, according to information provided by Parking Services Director Scott Kangas. Parking Services...
Sigma Alpha Mu, Sigma Nu and Phi Kappa Theta ended the first day of Tugs with wins. The Tugs competition between the social fraternities began Monday in front of Huskie Stadium. Tugs is a weeklong tug-of-war competition between 10 fraternities. Each game...
For people living below the poverty level, it may be difficult to afford produce necessary for a healthy diet, which is why Dan Kenney started the DeKalb County Community Gardens in 2012. Kenney is a teacher at Brooks Elementary School, 3225 Sangamon...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. At 2:05 p.m., following a traffic stop at 200 E. Hillcrest Drive,...
