Stories by Tom Schroeder
"This, I suspect, is how people maintain groups of friends in the world after college: by finding a really good deal, then meeting to exploit it as often as possible. This is what actual happy hours are for. "
Students of all backgrounds gathered together in conversation...because of an alarm.
"Life is starting to happen to these people I love, starting to test them, to tease out their weaknesses."
Photo by John Meguerian / North by Northwestern. Evanston is the “Dining Capital of the North Shore,” but forget the ...
The National rode their popularity high right through the Riviera and
Get behind the baritone stylings of Chicago's own Chali 2na, of Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli.
Your guide to all the (non-music) events happening on the lake this Saturday.
Nestled deep in the heart of every fanboy lies the dream of having a say in sci-fi canon. Malcolm MacIver ...
The Gamer: Norris Game Room Attendant and Events Coordinator Tonantzin Carmona, Weinberg sophomore Duties: Attending to the register, coordinating birthday ...
It’s understandable that the FCC has to uphold some standard of decency in broadcast media (think of the children!). Some ...
Stop-motion animations are undeniably cool. A string of strategic still photographs shown as a progression can be used as a ...
Nostalgic for your childhood? You can still watch Toy Story 1 and 2 in theaters! Now available in 3D.
Why lumberjacks' plaid shirts and oversized glasses are making appearances at Urban Outfitters.
Waking up is never fun. Waking up in the same room as a tiger would really not be fun.
The Museum of Science and Industry plays host to Harry Potter: The Exhibition.
The three-day event this weekend is the first of its kind in Evanston.
The Soloist brings the real lives of a journalist and homeless musician to screens around the country.
Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez talks about the process of bringing homeless violinist Nathaniel Ayers's story to the silver screen.
The Canadian indie-pop band's newest release features versatile vocals and climactic song progression.
Co-headliners Cloud Cult and Margot and the Nuclear So and So's opposite moods get a variety of reactions.
Episode Summary: We see the group at the pub as usual, with Barney struggling to contain his laughter. He thinks ...
Zack Snyder explains his latest ultra-violent movie, Watchmen.
An in-depth look at the graphic novel's history and adaption to screen.
A great performance with the charm of a bygone era, a gripping plot, and enough symbolism to satisfy without getting too heavy.
A run-down of the crazy confessions in Season 4, epsiode 15: "The Stinsons".
This week, we finally get back to the plot. Robin finally gets a job, and it seems like one that ...
I’m starting to chronicle this glorious sitcom midway through the fourth season, so I’ll give you a quick crash-course on ...