Olympus Has Fallen Review

Brent Bader, Columnist
May 2, 2013
Filed under A&E

If movies were to be believed, the White House may be the last place one would want to find themselves during any sort of attack on United States soil, as it is apparently much easier to take control of than you would imagine.  Olympus has Fallen, directed by Antoine Fuqua, stars Gerard Butler as an... Read more »

Duct Tape Fixes Everything

Ryan Simpson, Columnist
May 2, 2013
Filed under A&E

The original “Evil Dead” was a launching pad for director Sam Raimi and actor Bruce Campbell.  This low-budget dark comedy horror movie spawned two successful sequels known as “Evil Dead 2” and “Army of Darkness.”  It’s understandable that fans will approach this remake with much apprehension.  ... Read more »

I Confess

John Eppard, A&E Editor
May 2, 2013
Filed under A&E

During these past couple of weeks a new Facebook page received the attention of many students on campus.  The page “IVCC Confessions” received immense popularity overnight quickly becoming one of the biggest things to happen in the Illinois Valley since the road change near the Dairy Queen in the... Read more »

Superman’s 75th Anniversary

Brent Bader, Columnist
May 2, 2013
Filed under A&E

He is faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, and now we know that he is able to stand the test of time. It has been 75 years since Superman first flew onto the scene in April 1938 and in those years Superman has transcended the comic... Read more »

Music Profile

Brent Bader, Columnist
March 21, 2013
Filed under A&E, Featured A&E, Music

Many traits and interests are passed from one generation to the next and these hobbies instilled in us from childhood usually play a large role in our development, and in David Mills’ case this was music.  His father instilled in him an interest in music, specifically the guitar, but eventually Mills... Read more »

‘End of Watch’ is not just another cop movie

Maria Turinetti, Columnist
February 28, 2013
Filed under A&E, Movies

Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a police officer would be like? Then I recommend seeing “End of Watch” starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña.   The film is shot documentary style and follows the daily grind of two young police officers in LA who are partners and friends,... Read more »

Cast named for ‘Xanadu’

February 28, 2013
Filed under A&E, Theater

IVCC’s new spring musical is coming soon. The cast for "Xanadu" includes: KIRA:Emily Hanck SONNY:Andrew Loebach The Muses: —MELPOMENE:  Karen Leifheit —CALLIOPE:  Jessica Nelson —TERPSICORE:  John Eppard —THALIA:  Hannah Monroe —ERATO:  Dakota Winchel —EUTERPE: Elizabeth... Read more »

‘The Following,’ ‘The Americans’ premiered

Brent Bader, Columnist
February 28, 2013
Filed under A&E, TV

It is that time of the year again, when new episodes of TV shows have returned to the airwaves after the winter holiday season and the networks start pilots for new shows.  With quite a few new shows beginning this winter, I have compiled a quick preview of two of the more popular or well-advertised... Read more »

Irish Night fund-rasier features Chicago band

IV Leader Staff
February 23, 2013
Filed under A&E, Music

The Larkin and Moran Brothers band of Chicago will return to the Illinois Valley for the first time in three years when they play for the Illinois Valley Community College Foundation’s ninth annual Irish Night celebration Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Knights of Columbus, 209 Gooing St., La Salle. Doors... Read more »

Great Book Giveaway Planned

IV Leader Staff
January 31, 2013
Filed under Books, News

Illinois Valley Community College’s Support Staff Service Project Team will hold ‘The Great Book Giveaway” from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 in C-316. Books, videos, audio books, and magazines donated by IVCC’s Jacobs Library and IVCC employees will be available to the IVCC community,... Read more »