When it comes to sports, hockey often doesn’t get the glory it deserves. It’s rare to see more than one NHL game on TV every night and only four states (Minnesota, Michigan, North Dakota and Massachusetts) even know college hockey exists. While the NUIM basketball finals are moved to famed Welsh-Ryan Arena, floor hockey’s championship games are played in its normal setting, Patten Gym. Nonetheless, here’s a recap of Monday’s hockey championships. Continue reading →

In forty minutes, we got a glimpse of the two Northwestern basketball teams that fans have grown to love and hate over the course of this season. With lackluster defense, little hustle, and poor shot selection, the ‘Cats of the first half resembled the team that staggered onto the court against teams like Texas-Pan American, Ohio State, and the first game against Michigan State. But in the second half, out of the locker room ran an inspired, tough team with a sense of urgency, not unlike the team that upset Purdue, demolished Michigan, and handed Illinois a tough loss. Unfortunately for Northwestern, it took way too long for the team to finally realize how vital this game was, something that becomes very apparent in the report card. Continue reading →

It ain’t exactly the NCAA’s Big Dance, but to a large portion of students, the intramural basketball playoffs mean more. And if that’s you, you’re in the right spot. By now, you’ve probably dissected and analyzed every corner of the tournament, every hypothetical matchup, and every possible scenario to put your squad in the finals, hosted at Welsh-Ryan arena. Unfortunately, you might be delusional. That’s where we come in. Behold, the full breakdown of who’s a player and who’s a poser in this year’s IM playoffs. For the full brackets and mathematical power rankings, hit the official NUIM web site. Continue reading →

Microsoft is not being at all shy about pandering to hipster kids with the release of its new, social media-obsessed smartphone the Kin. To promote the product, the company is hosting free pop-up concerts (called “spot” shows) around the country, with such faddish headliners as the Ting Tings and Big Boi. Naturally, when we found out about the most recent show here in Chicago on Saturday night, we got curious. The Dead Weather was playing. In a secret location announced at 4 p.m. before the show. With promises of an open bar. Sounds cool, right? Sadly, not so much. Continue reading →

Still wearing Saturday night’s jorts? Finally recovering in your kapartment from last week’s kappartying? Ease your hangover and catch up with Party Report, after the jump. Continue reading →

Spend the week successfully celebrating your favorite Mexican holiday? A little too much tequila make you forget just how you spent your Wednesday night? Take off your sombrero and catch up with this week’s Party Report, after the jump. Continue reading →