The Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) 2012-2013 theatre season opens on a cheerful note with “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” opening Oct. 10, 2012 in the Stage Center Theatre. Charlie Brown has been iconic and loved for generations, making this production a good time for everyone.  In the beginning of the play, the […]

  Suspense for Chicago in Postseason  By Desiree Dylong – Copy Editor For baseball fans, October means the postseason. The standings are pretty solid in the National League with the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants already clinching their division. Both the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves have gained a […]

  Trying to predict the future of the Chicago Bears is not a simple task. If their history of early offensive struggles repeats itself, the Bears will be in trouble to start the season. After an impressive performance in the season opener versus the Indianapolis Colts, the Bears offense is […]

  It’s ALIVE!  The spirit of art, that is. Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) alum and art major Erick Von Alroth has graced the North Park scene with his latest creation: Frankenstone Art Center (FAC).   Having graduated summa cum laude in 2010,Von Alroth believed that the surrounding communities of Albany […]

  2lbs Potatoes [can be any type, I use half red skin and half Yukon gold] 1 tsp Salt 6oz  Milk 4oz Sour cream 2 tbsp Butter Pepper to taste 4 Fresh garlic cloves   Boil the potatoes in salted water until soft, 15-20 minutes. While the potatoes are cooking, […]

  1lb Bacon 1 Can of whole water chestnuts Toothpicks 8oz Barbeque sauce [I recommend Sweet Baby Ray’s] 1/3 cup Brown Sugar   Cut the bacon into thirds and set the oven to broil. While the oven is heating up, wrap the water chestnuts in the bacon and use the […]

  Independent’s Music Choices Check out these songs. Laugh, cry, sing along, work out to them. Do what you can, but listen to them with open ears.   Rasberry Beret – Prince   Neon Gumbo – Janelle Monae   Black – Danger Mouse and Daniel Luppi starring Norah Jones   Will You Still Love […]

  Dance music enthusiasts rejoice. A new record from Canadian electronic music prodigy Deadmau5 is out now. Just like his previous records, >album title goes here< is another feast for the ears featuring some of today’s big names from various genres, including Wolfgang Gartner, Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, […]

  Electronic dance fans who are eagerly awaiting the next crisp album should wait no longer. The queen of bubble gum pop has once again delivered a new menu of bouncy tunes to put some glitter into one’s day. Coming back from a career centered on songs about being a […]

  Erick von Alroth, NEIU alum and owner of Frankenstone Art Center, right next door to Rice ‘N’ Roll initially recommended the restaurant.Located at 3312 W. Foster Avenue, Rice ‘N’ Roll is truly a gem of a hole-in-the-wall within a five-minute drive, or 20-minute walk, from Northeastern. Michael’s mom, Ruentip […]