Around the first of April, check the weather and assess what the precipitation outlook is for the first two weeks of the month. If it calls for a lot of rain, stand pat, until drier weather is forecast. If the little rain is on the horizon, then you are ready […]
Arts
Transformative and Innovative NEIU Repertory Dance Ensemble
The audience in the auditorium theater was treated to both awe and captivating delight in transformative dance on March 18th and 19th. This was due to the sophisticated combination of both ultra-modern and classic dance presented by the NEIU repertory dance ensemble under the visionary artistic direction of Venetia Stifler. […]
The World Peace Diet Explores Veganism as the Key to a Transformational Life
Philosophy meets spirituality meets science (conjoined with an ethical and historical viewpoint) is how to describe the meaningful read The World Peace Diet, written by Will Tuttle, Ph.D. This book stands as an advocacy for a vegan lifestyle transformation in an effective and positively enhancing way to benefit the planet […]
Museum Studies Class Prepares for I.D.entity Exhibit in Ronald Williams Library
The newly created anthropology class, Museum Studies, is excited to bring to Northeastern Illinois University its first exhibit on Apr.11-22, titled I.D.entity, that will seek to explore the many ways in which an individual perceives himself or herself through the power of art. The theme of the exhibit will be […]
The Conspirator Review
Filmmaking is one of the few mediums with the ability to educate its audience as much as entertain them. If an obscure topic is presented correctly, a large portion of the audience can come out of the theatre having learned something. “The Conspirator” has hit a jackpot with its subject […]
Out on a School Night
Noble Tree, found on 2444 N. Clark, gives you a historic feel as you walk into the building—you would swear you are walking into your grandmother’s attic. The beat woodwork is complimented by rustic knick knacks floating along the wall, and from the ceiling with mismatched paints, all the while […]
Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo Celebrates Popular Culture
The 2011 Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) took place on March 18-20 in McCormick Place’s west building. The showroom was open between 10a.m.-7p.m., but there were a few events that took place afterwards. The convention attendants spent most of their visit wandering around the showroom floor, which was filled […]
Behind The Red Curtain
#8220;Behind The Red Curtain: Performances on HIV” was an event supported by various student clubs and organizations such as the Black Caucus, Latinas in Power (L.I.P), Black Heritage Gospel Choir, Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Contemporary Dance Club, and Gamma Phi Omega Sorority Inc. Rush University Medical Center, Feminist Collective, The […]
Zac’s Coffee Quest
North of the main Clark strip of Andersonville sits one of its best gems, The Coffee Studio, located on 5628 N. Clark. The Coffee Studio labels itself as “a modern, independent espresso bar focused on expertly crafting delicious drinks and snacks from fresh locally-roasted coffees and simple, flavorful ingredients,” and […]
“Emma’s Child”
If a pin was dropped during one of the recent performances of Emma’s Child, chances are an audience member would hear it. The play, written in the early 90’s by playwright Kristine Thatcher, takes an emotionally stark look at the heaviness surrounding the adoption process. Thatcher ups the ante by […]