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Festive St. Patrick’s Day Treat

By Haley Galvin | March 8, 2018

The Irish aren’t the only ones who can enjoy St. Patrick’s Day, and this fun and easy homemade trail mix has a festive twist perfect for any party or daytime snack.Supplies:• 3.2 ounce bag of microwave kettle corn• 11.4 ounce bag of M&M’s•...

Disney recreates classics with stunning visuals

By Haley Galvin | February 26, 2018

The Walt Disney Company has revamped their 20-year-old classics and continue to create modern interpretations of stories everyone loves with the release of their live action films, such as “The Jungle Book,” “Cinderella,” “Beauty and the Beast”...

MGMT delivers disappointment

By Haley Galvin | February 15, 2018

MGMT’s new album “Little Dark Age” is a disappointment and does not offer any solid songs, making one listen plenty and, for some, maybe even too much.From start to finish, “Little Dark Age” is nothing spectacular and is simply a flop. Released...

‘Fifty Shades’ thrills with new plot lines

By Haley Galvin | February 12, 2018

“Fifty Shades Freed” defies expectations and brings sensuality and seduction, as well as an intricate drama-filled plot, into the third film of this intense sex trilogy.Anastasia (Ana) Steele, played by Dakota Johnson, becomes Anastasia Grey in a...

Alumnus brings film to Rockford

By Haley Galvin | February 1, 2018

DeKALB — Don Hatton, 1998 alumnus, is making his dreams come true with the production of an original feature film, “Villains,” which will be partially shot in Rockford.In 2010, Don Hatton and his partner Nick Snow founded Dashford Media, a production...

Students from the College of Visual and Performing Arts showcase their talents Monday at the second annual Convocation.

Students explore art mediums

By Haley Galvin | January 25, 2018

Students from the College of Visual and Performing Arts showcase their talents Monday at the second annual Convocation.

Fall comfort food recipe for dorms

By Haley Galvin | November 16, 2017

Not having an oven or a conventional kitchen in residence halls makes it hard to concoct fall comfort food, but there are ways around this obstacle to help satisfy students’ hunger and sweet, late night cravings.Here is a salted caramel mug cake that...

Dark themes contrast vibrancy in “Thor: Ragnarok”

By Haley Galvin | November 6, 2017

“Thor: Ragnarok” delivers a vibrant contrast of action, drama and comedy as it embodies everything the Marvel Universe has become, all in one movie.The trailer teased fans with very bright colors, music and action contrasting the dark, mysterious...

Darius Rucker cries of love and passion

By Haley Galvin | October 26, 2017

Darius Rucker delivers everything country music could have wanted with his most recent album “When Was the Last Time,” released Friday.His first single for the album,“If I Told You,” released July 5, 2016, set high expectations. The song features...

Haunted houses spook students

By Haley Galvin | October 26, 2017

Gory creatures, jump scares and terrifying scenes followed by blood-curdling screams are what haunted houses thrive on, here are a few nearby places that will leave everyone terrified to turn the lights off at nightBasement of the Dead, 42 W New York...

Upcoming Netflix flicks

By Haley Galvin | October 2, 2017

With a new month beginning, Netflix is bringing out a little bit of everything including horror movies to make viewers scream and romantic films to accompany those long nights with ice cream.“I Love You, Man” Coming to Netflix Oct. 1“I Love You,...

Latin American students create a sense of community

By Haley Galvin | September 21, 2017

September is Hispanic Heritage month, providing a time for students to recognize their fellow Latino figures on campus and the role they play in providing a diverse and welcoming campus.Yvonne RodallegasLadies of Distinction coordinatorYvonne Rodallegas,...