Almost 50 students and faculty members picked up debris in areas that were completely under water only three weeks ago. As part of Northeastern Illinois University’s Green Week, The Student Activities Office organized a volunteer clean up event at Gompers Park on Friday, Oct. 3. Participating students and faculty members […]
Month: October 2008
Righteous Babe; Righteous Music
After a few years’ hiatus, Ani DiFranco slips back into music creation with all the familiarity of a favorite sweater. Due for release on September 30, 2008, Red Letter Year expresses the joy of living, while maintaining a candor not found in many venues. “I’ve got myself a new mantra,” […]
Love, conflict and cross-dressing
Charley’s Aunt, written and first staged in the late 1800’s, is a hilarious farce. It sets the mind and heart at ease by being a play which excels at seriously not taking itself seriously. NEIU’s own Stage Center Theatre had their version of Charley’s Aunt open this last Thursday, Oct. […]
Beyond the veil of madness – Yes the demons touched me that way
There are some things that are just so horrifying that most normal people don’t want to think about them. There are some grounds even angels dare not tread. That’s what we should be talking about. Yes, this time we will be speaking about beings of pure malevolence. Demons are a […]
The Dorkness is strong in this one…
A recent number of films and TV shows showcase the archetype of the gamer. However, most of these depict stereotypical traits, reducing the character of the gamer to a caricature to be mocked and laughed at. There has not been a film or television show that depicts gamers in a […]
You can never be too young or too beautiful… or can you?
Using quick wit and dry humor, a strong cast brings life to Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. Giving the familiar story a fresh spin, it comes as no surprise that Lifeline Theater is often cited as a leader in performances of original literary adaptations. An interesting parallel between […]
Everyday Art
Sometimes I wish I had a stamp. A big, rubber stamp the size of my face that read, “WRONG!” and an inkpad, also face-sized or larger, with disappearing ink. I would carry these around with me in a tasteful satchel and use them to stamp people who wear Hawaiian shirts […]
Coach’s Corner – Top ten powerful foods
Physical activity and good nutrition go hand in hand. Eating right helps fuel the body to go farther, longer and stronger. Not only can good nutrition improve health, it can also enhance performance. Good nutrition is important during activity and for recovery. For example, it is important to consume carbohydrates […]
Enter the procrastination loop
The semester isn’t even in full swing, yet I already find myself struggling to meet deadlines. How did this happen, you may wonder. Well, through a domino effect basically – you let one thing slip and you’re suddenly behind with everything. How do I deal with it? I don’t – […]
Relationship advice from the single realm
Now you may be starting to read this and question the title — who would take advice on relationships from someone who is single? That’s simple: Someone who wants good advice. OK, I’ll admit that I haven’t been in a plethora of relationships. I’m also not older and thus, possessing […]