If NIU students want something different to do this weekend, they should check out the art show delivered by Time arts seniors. Although some students may be unaware of the major, anyone can observe an art show this weekend with projects by the exclusive...

Discovering your true identity is a difficult, often never-ending process. We hope the decisions we make positively effect our future; however, this isn’t always the case. The struggle of understanding one’s identity is an overlapping theme seen once...

Students’ new favorite reality show, “Buckwild,” has had to halt production for the second season after one of its stars was found dead on Monday. Shain Gandee, 21, died of carbon monoxide poisoning with his uncle and another man. Officials reported...

If you are interested in expanding your musical horizons, try some French pop, punk music. No, not three separate genres but all at once. Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! will perform 6 p.m. Sunday at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. The group got its...

Many artists appear to be altering their sound to suit pop music standards. Groups like Maroon 5 exemplify this best because their first album is noticeably different from their newest one. This dramatic change makes it difficult to believe a groups originality...

Remember “Psycho,” probably the scariest film produced in the 1960’s? Well, it’s back with a new modern spin in “Bates Motel.” This contemporary thriller shows viewers how Norman Bates became the killer we all know and love--or maybe hate....

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,...

Most of rock music isn’t what it used to be in the 20th century. Ungodly amounts of pop music have infected our once pure brains. Kids cannot appreciate a classic like “Stairway to Heaven” but can jam out to “Thrift Shop” like it is their job...

After spending spring break binging on Netflix (don’t deny it), you are probably ready for a new show. Like for all of life’s problems, ABC has a solution. “How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)” is a refreshing sitcom that...

Spring break was the perfect time to catch up on all the books you haven’t had time to read (thanks, midterms). With so many great options, it can be difficult to make a good choice. Fortunately, author Jessica Brody has made that decision a little...

When more than 80,000 people attend a four-day music festival, expectations elevate for the following years. With memorable performances from the Dave Matthews Band, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Metallica (just to name a few), the young Kevin Bartelt has...

Hard rock in the 21st century is hit or miss. Many modern rock bands fail to give justice to the classics. Buckcherry reminds listeners of “Guns N’ Roses” and “AC/DC”, and the band’s originality keeps its music fresh and enjoyable. Buckcherry’s...