Since the 1920s, Chicago’s Goodman Theatre has upheld a high standard in theatre productions, thereby establishing a reputation for excellence. Their world premiere production of “Magnolia” is no exception to this rule. Consisting of a cast of 12 talented actors, this play carries the potential for classical categorization. Award-winning actress […]
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Special Section: Alternative Spring Break: Border Awareness
From March 22-27, 10 students participated in Northeastern Illinois University’s first Alternative Spring Break. The students traveled to El Paso, Texas and across the border into Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. The purpose of the trip was to immerse students in the real lives of people who live on the border. Over […]
Tech Talk: The magic brick
Ever notice that with every new device, phone or hand-held gaming system, they all seem to be getting more… similar? The launch of Nintendo’s DSi (Nintendo’s third iteration of the device) has made this abundantly clear. It now has built-in online capabilities, a micro SD card for storing music, and […]
UTATU Collective discusses the Black Panther Movement
UTATU Collective hosted The Black Panther Movement at the Jacob Carruthers ‘s Center for Inner City Studies on April 8. Special Guest speakers were former Black Panthers. This event allowed students to donate money and enter a raffle to win a prize at the end of the event. The money […]
Special Section: Alternative Spring Break: Mexico Immersion
From March 22-27, 10 students participated in Northeastern Illinois University’s first Alternative Spring Break. The students traveled to El Paso, Texas and across the border into Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. The purpose of the trip was to immerse students in the real lives of people who live on the border. Over […]
The Stamp: A New Rep for Prep
In recent years, the idea of a “preppy” style has picked up a somewhat negative connotation. However, like most things that get shunned in society, this prejudice is based in simple misinformation. Contrary to popular belief, the set of terms, “prep,” “preppy,” and “prepster” do not have their roots in […]
Venturing “Into the Woods”
On April 1, Northeastern Illinois University’s (NEIU) Auditorium welcomed a fair sized audience to escape into a world of fantasy at the inception of the large scale musical “Into the Woods.” The show began promptly at 7:30 p.m., and immediately visual and aural delights tickled the senses. NEIU’s stage was […]
Drunk on Lettice and Lovage
Besides being the guy who brought the world a nude Harry Potter, Peter Shaffer has come to be known in the world of theater for powerful dramas like “Equus” and “Amadeus.” His flair for the comedic, however, is evident in his play “Lettice and Lovage,” being produced by the Stage […]
Air Art Show: An elemental delight!
The art show “Air,” which was on exhibit in the Ronald Williams Library until April 10, had a mission that is as essential as the element it is named for: to get Northeastern Illinois University accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD). Curated by Art […]
Drum Rhythms for Cultural Coalescence
On Friday, April 3, musical compositions of drums rhythmically shook Alumni Hall into beats of harmony and cultural bonding. The event titled, “Dynamic Asia: Drum Night,” was the finale of the Asian American Heritage Conference that spanned from March 30 to April 3. The event consisted of drum performances from […]