Award shows are a great way to recognize the best actors, directors, musicians, and films of the season. With the Oscars gone, some of you may be happy or disappointed by the results of the awards, but the season isn’t over yet. There is still another...

There’s a reason why the younger generation is considered the technology generation. With smart phones, iPods, iPads and everything in between, youths are set when it comes to electronics and technology. Apple customers download 5 million games a day...

Dieting is never easy. Take it from someone who has struggled with diets for what seems like a long time. When I started dieting to try and maintain my weight and eat foods that were healthier for me, I had a difficult time trying to find foods that were...

With spring just around the corner, you might be thinking about changing your wardrobe from layers of sweaters and jeans to thinner T-shirts, dresses and shorts. Since fashion is a high priority for society, many people try to find the “hottest” looks...

Many new films were released this Valentine’s Day, and most are coming out with good reviews. The new film based off of award-winning author Nicholas Sparks’s novel “Safe Haven” is no exception. The film has grossed $30.2 million so far, according...

Some say “old” music is becoming a lost art. These music types include classical, folk and Celtic. Of course, for music sensation Gaelic Storm, Celtic music is a way of life. Gaelic Storm, a Celtic-based music group that has been around since the...

Mikimoto Japanese Steakhouse, 826 W. Lincoln Highway, is sure to please any Japanese food lover. It offers a hibachi grill and a sushi bar. The atmosphere of the steakhouse is atheistically pleasing. It is decorated with fancier-looking light brick walls...

For many years, the Star Wars series has had a great effect on science fiction lovers of the world. When the first movie was released in 1977, it was a huge hit. When filmmakers release the first prequel after the original trilogy--Episodes IV, V and...

Music is the universal language of the world. This is especially true for bringing all kinds of people together--particularly for a musician’s 50th birthday celebration. A birthday party for NIU School of Music faculty member Fareed Haque will start...

When benefits hit close to home, local artists are more than happy to share their talents. Local DeKalb County country cover band Back Country Roads will be performing Saturday at the Regale Center, 124 S. California St., with Free Beer and Chicken Band...