The sounds of 1971, Neil Young in his folk rock moment was in his prime. One of his best older performances was at Massey Hall in Toronto. That performance has recently been released in one of Neil Young’s Performance Series Archives releases. It was an older simpler time. There were […]
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Just Listen!!!
Ear drum, Talib Kweli’s third solo album shows that he is one of hip-hop’s most underrated artists. While lacking a truly standout track, Listen!!! is sure to get some air time, it is a complete work that showcases Kweli’s talent and intelligence. His reputation as a socially conscious emcee is […]
ISA hosts a hilarious evening
When the Indian Student Association hosted its first annual Summer Show on Friday, August 31, it delivered on its promise to host an entertaining evening that showcased all kinds of Indian talent. The ISA is one of the largest groups on campus and is known for its Diwali show. Sunil […]
Student email upgrade hits a snag
Although the student e-mail system was improved this summer, there was an unforeseen result of the upgrade: students cannot access their email account from NEIUport, the school’s new portal. The newly upgraded e-mail system is just different enough that the connector on NEIUport is incompatible, thus an error message pops […]
It’s the law – hands off student press
#8220;Stop the presses!” is something that no college administrator will be able to say again once the Illinois Campus College Free Press Act takes effect on Jan. 1, 2008. Governor Blagojevich signed the bill last month on Aug. 31. The law was introduced by northwest suburban State Senator Susan Garrett […]
Screw Scotch
On August 27, 2007, Avenue Vine published that the United States Senate declared September a month to celebrate another aspect of the American culture. September will now be America’s Bourbon Heritage Appreciation Month. Whether it is “top shelf” or homemade brew, bourbon appeals to a variety of drinkers with a […]
Voices from the street
Chicago is a bustling metropolis. The city gains global recognition from its dazzling skyline and eloquent architecture. Several societal and cultural indicators represent the great City of Chicago; however one indicator is often overlooked. Chicagoans often turn the other cheek or blush when challenged with the idea of homelessness. It […]
…And the cheaters stand alone
Where have all the real athletes gone? People who were once looked up to are no longer concerned with the glory of being a role model, but are just in it for the money. These past few months have shown us, yet again, the dark side of the sports world. […]
Free college-level classes
Although the fall application deadline passed mid-August, the Odyssey Project of the Illinois Humanities Council is an organization that offers free college-level classes for low-income students. In partnership with Bard College, students are able to earn six units of credit which are fully transferable to other colleges and universities. Classes […]