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Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival in 2018. Ed Sheeran has a new album releasing next Friday.

[Photo] Look out for new albums, novel next week

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor
April 27, 2023
The exterior of Graceland has statues of lions and grand architecture

[Photo] That Time I… went to Graceland

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
April 13, 2023
Angel Olsen on stage performing. Her EP is releasing next week, along with music by Black Thought and books by Anjan Sundaram and Izumi Suzuki.

[Photo] Experimental content hits shelves next week

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor
April 6, 2023
Jason Molina playing a guitar on stage as a part of Magnolia Electric Co. Ten years after his death, his music has taken on a new meaning among his fans.

[Photo] Just Be Simple: The heartbreaking memory of Jason Molina

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
April 4, 2023
An alternative cover of Lana Del Rey's new album "Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd" containing a photo of Del Rey with her thumb in her mouth. The album is a turning point, hitting new emotional depth in a more quiet, quaint style.

[Photo] Lana Del Rey’s new album is her most personal one yet

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
March 28, 2023
Jim Parsons and Johnny Galecki during "The Big Bang Theory" panel at San Diego Comic-Con. "The Big Bang Theory" is one of the shows you should watch this weekend.

[Photo] Happy media to watch this weekend

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
March 23, 2023
The cover image of "Hogwarts Legacy" with Hogwarts castle in the background. The game has some pretty big flaws, and it's real-world harm detracts even more from the game.

[Photo] ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ is shallow, harmful

By Daniel Massa, Lifestyle Writer
March 23, 2023
Chris Rock performing on stage at the Orpheum Theatre in 2017. When Chris Rock took the stage for his most recent special, "Selective Outrage," he turned to punching down and stoking the flames of drama rather than actually telling jokes.

[Photo] Chris Rock’s ‘Selective Outrage’ rocks and tips the boat

By Daniel Massa, Lifestyle Writer
March 21, 2023
The bassist and guitarist of Manchester Orchestra playing on stage during a show.

[Photo] Greats return, pay homage to classics

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor
March 2, 2023
Paramore playing a concert at the O2 in London.

[Photo] ‘This Is Why’ Paramore still works

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
March 2, 2023
The Six Flags ride The Wild One with riders who have their hands up as it drops over a curve.

[Photo] Unpopular Opinion: Six Flags is overrated

By Emily Beebe, News Editor
March 2, 2023
Fred Hampton giving a speech during protest outside of a courthouse in Chicago.

[Photo] Egyptian Theatre hosts ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ screening, discussion

By Daniel Massa, Lifestyle Writer
March 1, 2023
Marc Maron and Zach Galifianakis during the recording of the "Doug Loves Movies" pdocast in 2012.

[Photo] Marc Maron takes comedy ‘from bleak to dark’

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
February 27, 2023
The Studio Ghibli logo in English and Japanese over a blue background.

[Photo] How to prepare for Studio Ghibli’s new summer release

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
February 22, 2023
Gracie Abrams on stage reaching out to the audience during a performance.

[Photo] Look for new music and book coming out next week

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor
February 16, 2023
Directors Peter Ramsey and Bob Persichetti, Actors Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson and Hailee Steinfeld and Producers Christopher Miller and Phil Lord at San Diego Comic Con.

[Photo] A film collection to celebrate Black joy and love

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
February 15, 2023
"You People" director Kenya Barris at the 75th annual Peabody Awards for his show "Black-ish."

[Photo] ‘You People’ misses its mark

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
February 14, 2023
The cast of "Life is a Dream" during the University of Arkansas performance of the play on stage.

[Photo] ‘Life is a Dream’ questions being born into honor

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor
February 13, 2023
Burt Bacharach playing a piano at a concert.

[Photo] Remembering the best of Burt Bacharach

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
February 13, 2023
Stars of "My Man Godfrey" Carole Lombard and William Powell pose in a promotional photo for the film.

[Photo] Movies to watch this Valentine’s Day

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
January 31, 2023
Lil Yachty performs on stage at FEQ, a massive festival held in Quebec, Canada.

[Photo] Move over Yacht rock, Yachty rock is here

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor
January 31, 2023
The three members of boygenius (from left) Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus standing at a photoshoot in 2018.

[Photo] boygenius lives up to their name with new singles

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor
January 24, 2023
Season four of the Netflix show "The Dragon Prince" premiered on Nov. 3.

[Photo] Season 4 of ‘The Dragon Prince’ opens with peaceful tone, emotional issues

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
November 8, 2022
Historically Black Colleges and Universities have been less likely to receive as much attention from NFL scouts compared to school in more well-known leagues.

[Photo] Deion Sanders’ recruiting brings more NFL eyes to HBCUs

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter
April 19, 2022
Electric scooters are very common across college campuses for their reliability and easy access.

[Photo] OPINION: Electric scooters would benefit the NIU community

By Derek Bos, Opinion Columnist
March 29, 2022
United States women's national soccer team vs Paraguay, international friendly, FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio, September 16, 2021.

[Photo] US Women’s Soccer lawsuit is too late to the game

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter
March 4, 2022
American rapper Kanye West and socialite Kim Kardashian pose together at the red carpet of the Met Gala in 2019.

[Photo] Kanye West’s behavior is dangerous

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter
February 24, 2022
Gilbert Gottfried at the Writer's Guild of America East Solidarity Rally in Washington Square in 2007.

[Photo] Comedians are at the forefront of free speech

By Parker Otto
February 21, 2022
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas at a Holi Party in 2020 in Mumbai. They announced on their Instagram pages on 21 January 2022 that they had welcomed their first baby, born via surrogacy.

[Photo] Surrogacy is a necessary option for couples

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter
February 6, 2022
A performance by Neil Young on October 8, 2016 from the music festival Desert Trip, held at the Empire Polo Club.

[Photo] OPINION: Neil Young is justified in removing his music from Spotify

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter
February 3, 2022
Rapper Kanye West met with then President Donald Trump at the Oval Office in October 2018. His open support stirred up a lot of controversy among his fans.

[Photo] Art cannot be separated from the artist

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter
January 20, 2022
Taylor Swift at the 2019 American Music Awards.

[Photo] Album review: ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor
December 28, 2021
"Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion" logo.

[Photo] The importance of ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
December 3, 2021
"My Hero Academia" logo.

[Photo] TV review: ‘My Hero Academia’ (season 5)

By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
November 15, 2021
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[Photo] Oberweis apparent winner of DeKalb County as of election night

By Wes Sanderdson, Reporter
November 3, 2020
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[Photo] Kinzinger appears to win reelection

By Parker Otto
November 3, 2020
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[Photo] Census will still count students as part of DeKalb community

By Kierra Frazier
March 27, 2020
Tik Tok

[Photo] TikTok changes music industry

By Jamie O'Toole
March 14, 2020
Lia McHugh at the 2019 San Diego Comi Con International in San Diego. She plays Mia in "The Lodge."

[Photo] ‘The Lodge’ review: cabin fever horror at its best

By Jacob Baker
March 8, 2020
The stage for last year's Wrestlemania at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This year's Wrestlemania, originally scheduled to be in Tampa, will instead be at the WWE Performance Center in front of zero fans.

[Photo] WrestleMania 36: Salvaged event limps to finish

By James Krause
April 2, 2020
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By Wikimedia Commons
February 4, 2020
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