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When inviting people over for a bonfire, change it up with different styles of s’mores, do-it-yourself drink options and a unique soundtrack.

Bonfires offer relaxation

By Tatianna Salisbury | July 24, 2017

When inviting people over for a bonfire, change it up with different styles of s’mores, do-it-yourself drink options and a unique soundtrack.

‘The Chronicles of Marnia’ album is a treat for guitar lovers

By Kevin Bartelt | March 24, 2013

If The Ting Tings and TV on the Radio had a baby who was addicted to caffeine, her name would be Marnie Stern. Stern is a New York City singer and guitarist who Spin Magazine voted No. 87 out of the 100 greatest guitar players of all time. Her new album,...

NIU Community School of the Arts to offer guitar classes

By Jessi Haish | January 29, 2013

Private lessons and classes are available through the NIU Community School of the Arts. Classes and the ensemble meet on Wednesdays beginning Jan. 30 in the Music Building. Quentin Dover teaches and directs the ensemble. Private guitar lessons are offered...

The Tony Martin Challenge: Sam Driessen’s album

By Tony Martin | February 16, 2011

So, in comes another submission for my attempt to review everything. This was the first request I got to review something, so I'll be nice and not pick apart the spelling errors in the e-mail I received. Singer/songwriter Sam Driessen certainly isn't...