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Parks and Recreation teaches viewers about love

By Kevin Bartelt | November 11, 2012

Season five of Parks and Recreation just keeps getting better and better. For those who are not caught up, SPOILER ALERT: Ben (Adam Scott) proposes to Leslie (Amy Poehler). With no fear of losing my man card, I can confidently say that Ben and Leslie...

Ellingtons provides themed meals, happy atmosphere

Ellington’s provides themed meals, happy atmosphere

By Kevin Bartelt | November 4, 2012

What would you buy with $9? That’s a pretty specific question, so I’ll tell you the answer: a wonderful three-course meal. Taste of Asia was a themed meal which took place on Thursday at Ellington’s in the Holmes Student Center. The delicious food...

‘Happy Endings’ will fill your ’30 Rock’ void

By Kevin Bartelt | November 4, 2012

Are you sad that 30 Rock is ending and want to fill the comedic void in your heart? Happy Endings just started its third season and the show is definitely getting funnier. The first season was...OK. It was an average comedy at best. However, season two...

Community jazz band rocks out over the weekend

By Kevin Bartelt | October 29, 2012

The Community School of the Arts Jazz Band members nodded their heads and tapped their feet as they jammed to some powerful tunes this weekend. The performance was at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building. Christopher...

‘Modern Family’ continues to provide entertainment for every audience

By Kevin Bartelt | October 28, 2012

“You’ve been deported twice; you’re not allowed to be that defensive.” This is one of the many memorable and hilarious lines from the ABC hit show Modern Family, one of the funniest (if not the funniest) shows on primetime television. Modern Family...

Arrested Development to return in the spring

By Kevin Bartelt | October 21, 2012

One of the funniest shows of all time is finally making a comeback. Arrested Development has been off the air since 2006, but according to huffingtonpost.com, a new season will premiere this spring on Netflix. The writers plan to write at least 10 episodes...

Musicians Jason Bonham, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones attend the Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day

Led Zeppelin to release DVD of 2007 show

By Kevin Bartelt | October 17, 2012

“It’s been a long time since I rock and rolled,” Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant ironically sang during a second encore in December 2007. After not headlining a show in almost 30 years , yes, it had been a long time. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers...

NIU student keeps up the beat with the Bears

By Kevin Bartelt | October 14, 2012

Daniel Eastwood has taken his passion for music to the next level. The senior percussion performance major built himself quite the résumé when he completed his third season with the Chicago Bears Drumline. Before delving into his future aspirations,...

Louie to take hiatus bad news for FX

By Kevin Bartelt | October 14, 2012

One of the funniest TV shows right now just announced it’s taking a hiatus for two years. Comedian Louis C.K. said his show, Louie, will not be making new episodes until 2014. According to RollingStone.com, C.K. said, “I want the show to keep getting...

Rock autobiographies offer peek into lives, music

By Kevin Bartelt | October 10, 2012

Well-written autobiographies can be quite the intellectual journey. Readers gain knowledge and wisdom when the authors share personal experiences from different points in their lives. Autobiographies written by musicians have their own unique beauty....

Coheed and Cambria create comic book crossover

By Kevin Bartelt | October 9, 2012

When did you first hear Coheed and Cambria? Were you reading a comic book? All of the band’s albums are concept albums based off lead singer Claudio Sanchez’s sci-fi comic book, The Amory Wars. The band’s new album, The Afterman: Ascension, was...

Local restaurant offers taste of the Middle East

By Kevin Bartelt | October 8, 2012

Sick of McDonalds? Want to eat somewhere different? Consider Mediterraneo Grill, 122 E. Lincoln Highway. This restaurant serves delicious, reasonably priced Middle Eastern cuisine. One of the best options has to be the chicken shawarma. It is Mediterranean...