Do you remember the first time you heard hip-hop? The first time you ever heard “A Tribe Called Quest”, “Common”, “Big Pun” or “Immortal Technique”, and felt the originality that spoke to your soul and made you bob your head to the beat?    That’s exactly what Rubén Borrero’s “The […]

By Zac Schon Staff Writer      Usually, the only knowledge and exposure to Hawaiian food that we get, comes from a short stay in the Islands, a Pulp Fiction reference or a few stereotypes, but Lincoln Park has its own little piece of paradise with Aloha Eats on Clark […]

For a sport that has had its popularity wane in recent years, World Wrestling Entertainment’s games have always sold extremely well, and why not? The digitalization of wrestling’s dramatic matches and storylines draw crowds and copies steadily fly off the shelves. With this year’s iteration, “WWE Smackdown vs RAW” improves […]

Have you ever broken up with someone and became so angry that you wrote a song about how horrible they are? Well, don’t. Taylor Swift’s already done it and it’s better than anything you’ll ever come up with. “Speak Now” is Swift’s third studio album and takes off where “Fearless” […]

Israeli activist Gal Lugassi visited Northeastern as both an individual and a representative of the direct action group Anarchists Against the Wall to in regards to Palestine’s current situation. AATW formed in 2003 out of opposition toward the Israeli enforced boarders that were built in Palestine in 2002. The group […]

Thunderous applause and a  standing  ovation greeted Toni Morrison as she stepped onto the stage at Symphony Center to discuss her book, A Mercy. Morrison—humbly dressed, with her grey and black braids pulled into a large ponytail extending mid-way down her back—sat on a red chair and sipped water. A […]

The majesty of the award-winning Broadway musical, Disney’s “The Lion King,” displayed a moving and creative performance at Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre. The atmosphere of the Cadillac Theatre played an equally astounding host and partner as part of the Broadway in Chicago series. The entrance to the theatre half an […]

What You’ll Need: 1 can of black beans 1 can of corn onion tomato cilantro jalapeños (optional—but gives it a better kick) olive oil salt Directions: Dice the onion, tomato, jalapeños and cilantro. Mix all of the ingredients into a bowl, along with a tablespoon of olive oil and a […]

The NEIU Programming Board (NPB) organized ‘Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? – Cafeteria Edition 2010,’ the event was a part of the university’s ongoing international week celebration.  The title of the event refers to the 90s PBS game show based on Brøderbund Software’s ‘Carmen Sandiego’ franchise, as detailed […]

Once standing as the definitive shooter experience, the “Medal of Honor” franchise has been overshadowed by the “Call of Duty” juggernaut in the past couple of years. For this franchise reboot, EA took the series away from its WWII roots and put it into modern combat. EA is desperately trying […]