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A screenshot shows Godzilla walking while on fire. Sony's State of Play event announced several games that will release in 2024. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Helldivers, Horror, Hedgehogs coming to PS5

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | February 5, 2024

In the next few months there will be a plethora of games that will be released, as revealed Jan. 31 in Sony’s first “State of Play” event of the year.  During the event premiere, critical information and gameplay of games releasing in the next...

Sony and Disney reach financial standstill, Spider-Man may leave Marvel Cinematic Universe

Sony and Disney reach financial standstill, Spider-Man may leave Marvel Cinematic Universe

By Courtesy Pixabay | August 23, 2019

In "Avengers: Infinity War," Spider-Man, played by Tom Holland, donned a new suit of armor made by Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., named the "Iron Spider." On Tuesday, Sony announced that financial negotiations with Disney reached a standstill which could result in Spider-Man leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

‘Venom’ lives up to hype

By Parker Otto | October 7, 2018

“Venom” may not be a juggernaut like Marvel’s previous films, but it is serviceable and entertaining. The film, released Oct. 5, delivers an interesting lead and fantastic action, but suffers from a bland villain. The film is the first in Sony’s...

NIU President Lisa Freeman speaks during a Board of Trustee meeting Dec. 11, 2017.

Board approves fee reductions, freezes tuition

By Batul Cutlerywala | December 11, 2017

Acting President Lisa Freeman speaks during a Board of Trustee meeting Thursday. The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee voted to freeze student tuition.

Linda Saborio, Faculty Senate president and University Council executive secretary,  speaks during a Wednesday University Council meeting. Saborio is one of the five females who represents a shared governance group. 

Female leaders take spotlight on campus

By Lindsey Slavatelli | December 11, 2017

Linda Saborio, Faculty Senate president and University Council executive secretary,  speaks during a Wednesday University Council meeting. Saborio is one of the five females who represents a shared governance group. 

Freshman forward Gairges Daow drives to the lane in the Huskies’ 61-55 home win Saturday against Central Connecticut State. Daow made his first start of the season. 

Q-and-A with Gairges Daow

By Khobi Price | December 11, 2017

Freshman forward Gairges Daow drives to the lane in the Huskies’ 61-55 home win Saturday against Central Connecticut State. Daow made his first start of the season. 

Huskies finish seventh in Florida

Huskies finish seventh in Florida

By Julian Nunnery | November 25, 2017
Video games are just another example of our overreliance on the Internet

Video games are just another example of our overreliance on the Internet

By David Thomas | April 25, 2011

I believe video games have become too reliant on the Internet. Don't get me wrong; I love what Al Gore has invented, and what it has done for video games. Between online matchmaking, downloadable content (DLC) packs, chatting with friends and using online...

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