At the end of august, I headed back to the suburbs to see a show by my favorite dad rock bands that I listened to growing up. The concert was in the Tinley Park Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre and it was absolutely a blast. I have never seen a bigger turnout for a concert. This show was for The Offspring’s Let The Bad Times Roll tour, so they were the […]
Beyoncé – RENAISSANCE Tour By- Logan Moeller On August 21, 2023, Beyoncé took the stage at The Dome at Americas Center in St. Louis. Despite her being over an hour late she put on a phenomenal performance and sang for three hours straight. This was not like a typical concert I have attend, this was a full experience. Throughout the three-hour performance Beyoncé changed her outfit over five times, sang […]
NORMAL, Ill. – “Lost in Yonkers” by Neil Simon was performed on May 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Center for the Performing Arts at Illinois State University. The production was directed by Jane Lynch. The play tells the story of Jay and Arty, two brothers who are sent to live with their estranged grandmother for 10 months after their father must leave to become a traveling salesman. Jane Lynch […]
By: Shem Villacarlos The rising anticipation for Keshi on his HELL & BACK tour right after his HELL/HEAVEN tour takes over the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on March 24, 2023. After almost a full year since his last time in Chicago, a room of thousands flooded the venue anticipating his performance. The first time I saw him in Chicago was when he opened for the band LANY in […]
By, Logan Moeller On April 19, 2023, Wiz Khalifa headlined the Good Trip tour at the Grosinger Moters Arena with assisting acts such as Smoke DZA, Chevy Woods, Berner, and Joey Bada$$. When I first heard about Wiz Khalifa coming to a college town, I thought tickets would sell out instantly. Luckily although I waited until the last minute me, and my friends were all able to secure tickets to […]
By: Logan Moeller After returning from spring break the last thing I expected was a concert to be held in the school auditorium on the first Monday back. To my surprise the folk/pop artist Noah Kahan performed in the Braden Auditorium on Monday March 20th at 7:00pm. The show started with the opener Briscoe, which is a folk band composed of two college best friends Phillip Lupton and Truett Heintzelman. […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University alum and Emmy-winning actress Jane Lynch returned to the university on Tuesday. She was welcomed as a guest artist in residence. Lynch is spending her time at ISU gaining director experience, leading several senior dance and theatre students through Neil Simon’s play “Lost in Yonkers.” The play takes place in 1942 Brooklyn, following two brothers living with their estranged grandmother after the death of […]
Milner Library is hosting therapy for Pawsitively Stress Free event this semester, provided by the Health Promotion and Awareness program. If you are feeling stressed out or need someone to be with, the dogs will help you! The upcoming dates are October 26, November 9, December 5 and 6 during finals week. Release the stress of studying for exams, and whatever you're dealing with currently. Milner Library is glad to […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Miller Park Zoo has announced that on October 8th, they will be hosting the first ever “Zoovie night". Guest Services Manager at the Miller Park Zoo, Sandra Goaley, briefly touched on the goal of the evening's festivities. “We are just trying to appeal to a different audience,” said Goaley. "People like coming to the zoo even though they don't have children with them.” The movie that will […]
