DeKALB – NIU alumni Jack Baker headlined a standup set of comedians AJ Leidig, Adriel Compean and Xavier Smith on Tuesday. The event was hosted by Smith, a senior Operations Management and Information Systems major, and was put on by the NIU Student Veteran Association. The Carl Sandburg Auditorium had about 65 people spaced out.
Denim is in right now. Whether it be vintage-inspired denim – a raw, deep blue made to be worn in for years – or modern denim – stretched thin and taut, cropped above the ankle – denim is here to stay. For those looking to move beyond the standard Levi 501, here are six pairs.
With final exam season closing in, some of us need inspiration to ensure that we get all of our work done. For me, the best way to stay focused and energized is with good music. Depending on what you need to get done, there are different genres that will inspire different moods for your study.
Indigo De Souza – “All of This Will End” Indigo De Souza’s third album, “All of This Will End,” is set to release next Friday. With three of the album’s singles out so far, namely “You Can Be Mean,” “Smog” and “Younger & Dumber,” the album looks to be a little bit harder and more.
Legendary jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal died Sunday. With a career spanning seven decades, Jamal is known for his creative composition and improvisational mastery. In memory of his vast career, here are three albums of his that encapsulate his skillful playing. “The Awakening” “The Awakening” is the perfect introduction to Jamal’s work. The album features seven.