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” […]
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Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?
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 […]
“The Lion King” Roars in Chicago
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 […]
Toni Morison’s Discussion on A Mercy
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 […]
Anarchists Against the Wall member elucidates group’s effort in aiding Palestinian-Israeli activists
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 […]
Chicago Police Torture Survivor Visits NEIU
For many, police torture appears as an unrealistic act of a democratic country’s police forces. Yet, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) has had a long history of torturing suspects to get confessions, including some given the death penalty. Darrell Cannon is one of the many who had been tortured and […]
NBA 2K11 Review
Michael Jordan has yet again come out of retirement and is looking to make one last championship run with the team of your choice. Headlining the cover of an NBA licensed videogame for the first time ever, it would only make sense that the greatest player of all time would […]
NFL HITS
In an interview from a long time ago and with no particular context that I can remember, Brian Urlacher was talking about receiving a call from Dick Butkus after a good game. Essentially, Butkus told Urlacher that next time he should stomp the running-back in the genitals. Urlacher replied that […]
Rahmbo to the Rescue! Wait, What?
Two years ago, a media darling took the world by storm and won the United States Presidential campaign. When Rahm Emanuel left his position as the Congressional representative from Illinois’ 5th district to become the White House Chief of Staff, he made it clear that one day he wanted to […]
WWE Smackdown vs RAW 2011 Review
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 […]