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Top 10 singles Here are the top singles, according to Billboard Magazine's Hot 100. Sales data compiled by Nielsen/Soundscan. 1. "So What" - Pink. LaFace/Zomba. 2. "Whatever You Like" - T.I. Grand Hustle/Atlantic. 3. "Disturbia" - Rihanna. SRP/Def Jam/IDJMG. (0) comments

MySpace and its effect on bands

MySpace creates opportunities and problems for musicians

MySpace is taking over the music world. For bands not signed to a label, MySpace helps get their music heard and helps them book and promote shows. Sometimes, however, a MySpace page can act like a double-edged sword. (1) comment

On its recent release "Fragile Future," Ohio band Hawthorne Heights attempts a comeback from the death of guitarist Casey Calvert last year, and a bitter fight with its label, Victory Records. They don't totally succeed, but considering the circumstances, you have to respect that they went on with the album. (0) comments

Playing with fire: Mark Nizer featured during Family Weekend

For a man who juggles electric carving knives, bowling balls and flaming propane tanks, the worst thing that's happened on stage to award-winning juggler Mark Nizer is getting his fingertip caught in a bike chain. "I got my fingertip caught in the chain jumping on a seven-foot unicycle and it took off the tip of my finger. (0) comments

Learn, drink and be merry

Interest in wine has increased dramatically in recent years. As a result, wine tasting events have also increased. But if people go to a wine tasting without the knowledge necessary to determine why they like a particular wine, it could be a frustrating experience. (0) comments

'Lakeview Terrace' plot predictable

The racial fuse is lit and the bomb is set to explode in the new dramatic thriller, "Lakeview Terrace." Samuel L. Jackson stars as the stubborn Abel Turner, a neighborhood cop planning to ruin the lives of his new interracially married neighbors. Jackson doesn't have to stretch far for his role.

Last weekend box office Samuel L. Jackson's creepy stalker movie takes the box office title this week with numbers provided by AP. 1. "Lakeview Terrace" - $15, 004,672 2. "Burn After Reading" - $11,028,257 3. "My Best Friend's Girl" - $8,265,357 4. "Igor" - $7,803,347 5. (0) comments

Photo Poll: Family Weekend movies

What family film did you and your family watch at home growing up? (0) comments

Eastern grad, 'American Idol' contestant to entertain Family Weekend

Jackie Lawson stood in front of the American Idol judges. She had just finished her turn in the third round and Simon Cowell was ready to give his critique. Cowell, who is notorious for speaking his mind on the show and not holding back, didn't have much negative to say. (0) comments

20th Madden game innovates

Madden 2009 marks the 20th anniversary of the coveted Madden franchise. Since its humble beginning in the late '80s, the Madden franchise has grown from obscurity into the juggernaut of football games. Madden '09 features a lot of new advancements in this year's game compared to past Madden games. (0) comments

Verge Calendar: Family Weekend

Click here to view a full size version of the Verge Calendar. (0) comments

Here's your sign, EIU: 'Blue Collar' comic comes to town

Comedian Bill Engvall to perform Saturday as part of Family Weekend

Here's your sign, EIU: 'Blue Collar' comic comes to town

By Marco Santana Verge Editor As he prepares to play a round of golf on a Friday morning in Park City, Utah, comedian Bill Engvall describes what he enjoys about performing in front of a college crowd. It gives him a chance to reminisce a little bit. "It's always fun to see different schools, and I like to see the kids," he said. (0) comments

In this issue of the Verge, we turn to try and give you and your parents as much information as we can about Family Weekend events. Each year, parents from throughout the state and beyond invade campus to see just what all the fuss is about when it comes to Eastern. (0) comments

• FRONT PAGE: The Geek Wars continue as Wii, Playstation 3 and XBox 360 owners continue the debate on which console should be the leader. Industry experts assess the state of the gaming industry. • FEATURE: With the movie "Choke" due out tonight, we take a quick look at the book that led up to this with a double feature: staff reporter Sarah Ruholl reviews both the book and the movie. (0) comments

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