Dark, rhythmic electronic music makes me think of two things: robot assassins in the night and Nine Inch Nail’s new album, “Hesitation Marks.” Both scare me.Frontman Trent Reznor approaches music like a doctor in surgery, and the mathematical awareness...

While most July albums will cause you to cut your headphones with scissors, these two albums will force you to tape them back together.‘Magna Carta…Holy Grail’ by Jay ZJay Z is a marathon runner of the rap industry. Active since 1986, the 43-year-old...

For some, underappreciated bands are open-ended and easy to spot. For me, underappreciated bands are very specific moments in time. Generally, these instances occur when a friend unintentionally plays a song that begs the question, “Why have I never...

If the money you received from returning your books is going straight to the bars, maybe you can relate to the new Phoenix album titled “Bankrupt!” After hits like “1901” and “Lisztomania,” the anticipated album had high standards to reach;...

As a writer, effective communication is vital to connecting to the student body. Kevin Bartelt and I emulated this through our entertaining video blog. “Sauna Sessions” was created six weeks ago to put a comedic spin on the latest news at NIU. This...

“Reincarnated” is the perfect world to describe Snoop Lion. After a transforming trip to Jamaica, Snoop Lion adopted the rastafarian way of life. Beside the references to drugs, the Bob Marley-influenced album is unlike any of his previously recorded...

For some, underappreciated bands are open-ended and easy to spot. For me, underappreciated bands are very specific moments in time. Generally, these instances occur when a friend unintentionally plays a song that begs the question, “Why have I never...

Gay Jam 2013 is a variety show which will run from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday at the Carl Sandburg Auditorium. The show is hosted by Prism, a student-run LGBT organization. According to NIU.edu/lgbt/prism, “Since 1970, Prism has worked to educate Huskies about...

A lack of great food has recently become a common complaint of students. Fortunately, Ellington’s, located in the Holmes Student Center, hosted “Sano Italiano,” which translates to “Healthy Italian.” This delicious three-course meal only cost...

Students interested in hearing some successful musicians may check out the NIU percussion ensemble concert at 8 p.m. today at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. The concert is called “Maximum/Minimalist” and features American minimalist composers...