On Saturday, the Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago, was packed with bassheads ready to dance to electronica music provided by Excision, Zomboy and Vaski. A “basshead” is someone who enjoys an excessive amount of bass in music, and...
The world is slowly evolving--or so that’s what my hopes are. ABC has finally recognized the geek culture phenomenon and its massive following. Shows like “The Bachelor” and “Dancing with the Stars” don’t bring up ratings; shows that the audience...
Need help getting motivated to do some push-ups, burn calories or choose music for an intense workout? Don’t sweat it. There’s an app for that. Technology has revolutionized our world in so many ways, including the way we get in shape, so it’s only...
When I think of New Year’s resolutions, my mind instantly fills with thoughts of overcrowded, sweaty gyms - you have to wait in line for a treadmill or weights just to fulfill the promise every other person in a five-foot vicinity has made to themselves....
The word “broke” is often associated with college students. It’s probably because of all the late-night pizza we order or the money we spend at bars. Still, I know I always have a few dollars left in my bank account for the humble bundle. What is...
Comedies make the best Christmas classics. Don’t get me wrong; older, sappy movies like It’s a Wonderful Life are timeless, but I just can’t get enough of the holiday comedies. They seem to be a little more realistic. Two of the best holiday films...
If you’ve ever ventured out to buy holiday gift for a comic book fan, you’ll soon realize that it’s practically impossible to search through the endless stacks in comic book stores to find that perfect present. Here are some comic book gifts you...
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...
Children of the ’90s will react with either joy or skepticism to the news that Boy Meets World is coming back for a sequel called Girl Meets World. Boy Meets World was a comedy about a character named Cory Matthews (Ben Savage). The show started with...
Roller derby was a dying sport, but some DeKalb residents are fighting to bring it back to life. The Barbed Wire Betties, a new women’s roller derby team, can be found training at 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the YMCA, 2500 Bethany Road. There are women from...
Wreck-It Ralph, released in theaters Friday, follows the story of Ralph (John C. Reilly), the villain of an arcade game called Fix It Felix Jr. Ralph is tired of always being the bad guy, so he decides to set out on his own to become a video game hero....
Batman prowls Gotham. Spider-Man uses his spidey sense to defend New York City. Both are essential protectors, but is there one who is the ultimate superhero? The release of The Amazing Spider-Man DVD is just days away (Nov. 9, in fact), and The Dark...
