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Disney has big plans for ‘Star Wars’ franchise

By Jen Weddle | November 29, 2012

Video games, movies, theme park additions—what do all of these have in common? They’re all part of Disney’s magical plans for the Star Wars franchise. Many fans have probably waited a decade for Star Wars to introduce something amazing, but Disney...

The Associated Press - A computer screen displays a picture of
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs with the inscription 1955-2011 at an
Apple store in Mexico City, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. Jobs, 56, died
Wednesday following a long battle against pancreatic cancer.

Steve jobs: businessman, inventor, visionary.

By Jessica Cabe | October 6, 2011

Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs was a visionary businessman who changed the way we communicate.He shaped the music industry and, arguably, saved it from complete collapse with the development of iTunes. He changed the way we surf the web with his handheld...

Angry Birds movie idea seems ridiculous

By Jason Pfrommer | July 18, 2011

It's nearly impossible to go to the movie theater, look up at the marquee and see a movie that isn't a sequel, prequel, remake or a movie based off an already existing idea.In light of this recent realization, it should come as no surprise that someone...

Possibility of an Angry Birds movie is ridiculous

July 14, 2011

It's nearly impossible to go to the movie theater, look up at the marquee and see a movie that isn't a sequel, prequel, remake or a movie based off an already existing idea.In light of this recent realization, it should come as no surprise that someone...

NIU launches its first smartphone app

By Shelby Devitt | July 12, 2011

DeKALB | NIU launched NIU Mobile, a new free application for smartphones, in anticipation of the upcoming school year.The NIU Mobile website allows users to select their type of phone to view a list of the features included in the new app and previews...