With the Super Bowl now behind us news surrounding the NFL has been focused on issues off the field. With the spotlight being shined on the growing chance of NFL owners locking out players once the current collective bargaining agreement expires on March 4th, 2011. What this means is that if the NFL Players Association and NFL Ownership group cannot […]
Month: February 2011
Out on a School Night: Zac’s Coffee Quest – Dark Cloud: Urban Coffee Lab
When someone says the phrase “epic fail” in real life, I roll my eyes. It’s trendy, not really that funny, and often, over-exaggerated. But as I sat in Dark Cloud: Urban Coffee Lab, located at 2122 N Halsted St. on a Friday afternoon, the phrase did come to mind. Before […]
“It’s Mahvel Baybee!” – Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Review
From what originally started as an extremely random crossover game, “Marvel vs. Capcom” has developed an amazing fan following from both professional and casual gamers alike. So much to the point where a sequel was created 2000 that to this day is considered to be one of the best fighting […]
“Unknown” Review
#8220;Unknown” feels like a familiar beast. An ambiguous trailer shows you just enough of the plot to get you interested and scratching your head. You know what to expect when you buy the ticket, a high-octane thriller with suspicious characters and a head turning conspiracy plot, and frankly, that is […]
The Revivalists bring back that old time Rock ‘n’ Roll
For many Americans, there tends to be a yearning for that nostalgic, down-home southern rock sound—not the sound that you’ll find yourself hearing in a grocery store ten years later, but that sentimental, true-to-its-roots southern authenticity that doesn’t try to please everyone but succeeds in rocking your socks off; it […]
An African-American Academic Star!
Astrophysics is defined as an area of science which applies physical laws discovered on Earth to phenomena throughout the cosmos. Originated by Sir Isaac Newton, the father of physics, this area of Science has been the way in which many meaningful discoveries were made regarding astronomical science. Dr. Beth A. […]
NEIU Intramural Sports Season
The hard work that the student body endures every semester also comes with stresses that are sometimes overwhelming. However, these stresses can easily be subdued with some physical activity that is available at the Physical Education Complex. The Spring Intramural Season provides various activities for the student body to participate […]
Make the Most of Your Semester
The month of January has come and gone, taking with it many of our new year’s resolutions. No matter if we swore to lose weight, get out of debt, or learn something about boxing, our good intentions could not overcome the unpleasant demands of commitment. After all, when the sweat […]
White Sox and Cubs Hope to Find Success in 2011 with Revamped Rosters
Baseball’s spring training kicks off in a couple of weeks with pitchers and catchers set to report to camp in the middle of February. Both the White Sox and Cubs have pinned their hopes of bringing home a championship on revamped rosters. 2011 will see new faces both on the […]
Omega Delta Phi’s ‘Knights of Seduction Dance’
The Omega Delta Phi fraternity of NEIU held an event in Alumni Hall titled “The Knights of Seduction Dance,” referring to the fraternity’s title, “Scarlet Knights.” Sponsored by Monster energy drinks and Popchips, Alumni Hall was turned into a nightclub with the proper lighting arrangements, live music, and high heels […]