On May 26th, 2011 Google announced Google Wallet; you might ask yourself why Google would want to be our wallet? Google Wallet allows you to store all your credit cards and gift cards on your phone. That means that all your credit cards and gift cards can be left […]

Every year I hear how haunted Chicago and its surrounding suburbs are, and of course, it takes more than a little internet hocus pocus to scare me. Lately however, I had been hearing about recent ghostly apparitions and shiny orbs being spotted around Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery in Palos Heights, […]

As a young, underprivileged, yet educated Black woman, I have experienced multiple accounts of sexual assault and harassment in my lifetime; whether it was in private, public, or academic spheres.        In response to my experiences, I know that I am not alone. I have decided to shed light […]

Tired of the same old scrambled eggs or sick of being sunny side up? Try making a frittata! A frittata is similar to an omelet but has a little extra oomph. Instead of being folded over like an omelet, it’s open-faced and, depending on your preference, more fluffy.    […]

The Playboy Club, a historical drama about the eponymous club in 1961 Chicago, premiered on NBC on Sept. 19, after months of advanced publicity and discussion. The show was filmed on location, promising ample work opportunities for local actors and crew, while Playboy Enterprises, owners of the Playboy magazine […]

The anticipation for a good, scary movie this Halloween can finally come to an end: Paranormal Activity 3 is here, and it’s better than the second one! Paranormal Activity 1, 2, and 3, are movie sequels presented backwards; part three takes us back to when the two sisters, Katie […]

Some of NEIU’s best wordsmiths gathered in Alumni Hall on Oct. 21 and illuminated the room with poetry, both personal and powerful. Clyde McLeod, event coordinator and member of the Black Heritage Committee, introduced the first speaker, NEIU student Jason Ferguson, as a “serious poet.” Ferguson recited three original […]

Chipotle Mexican Grill hosted its first annual Cultivate Chicago festival in Lincoln Park on Oct. 1 celebrating music, food and local farming; musical performances included The Cave Singers, Mayer Hawthorne & The County, as well as headliners Calexico.    Known for its commitment to making better food from more […]

Revolutionary Road (2008): Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, and Michael Shannon   You ever wonder whether or not you’re living life to the fullest? Revolutionary Road touches the idea of the ideal American dream and how it can really go south if you realize that you hate your life […]

There’s nothing like the warm, cozy, red and green feeling of excitement that a good cup of Christmas cheer makes you feel. A holiday season filled with shiny ribboned presents, illuminated Christmas trees, hot cocoa, Santa Claus and holiday traditions. However, what would Christmas be without your problematic family? […]