Anger can be a powerful emotion and it takes patience and persistence to control, especially in times of great stress. It should go without saying you don't need a genius (or maybe you do, I'm not sure) to tell you most anger is derived from fear. Being...

Historically, those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it. Yet musically, historical mimicry can be intentional, or at least done with awareness. Sound trends and genres are cyclical. Bands seven years from now will inevitably be shaped by the music...

The Barn, 1215 Blackhawk Road, is looking to reinvent its atmosphere under new management. "I don't think The Barn had the best reputation before," said kitchen manager Joey Haras. "I think the people that worked here weren't that happy. It created a...

Whether you've been missing the static-charged winter or have been dreading the springtime bugs, these experiments should ease your seasonal anxiety. Explore static electricity by creating an electrophorus or investigate the behaviors of animals in nature...

Beyond the hectic insanity associated with finals, students anxiously await summer. For writers especially, summer is a time to revise and revisit their work, with class usually less of a problem under the summer sun. Whether one is busy submitting poetry...

O.A.R. bassist Benj Gershman is battling a sinus problem. "I'll apologize now if I sound nasally or if I start sneezing," he said when he called. "I've got some terrible allergies happening." Gershman and the other four members of O.A.R., the Ohio State...

Jerry always listens to his friends' needs. He's really caring and funny, too. Sounds great, huh? Jerry is such a nice guy. Why doesn't he have a girlfriend? Who me? Oh, I don't want to date him. I just don't look at him like that. I'll tell you why....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar2 teaspoons cinnamon1 1/2 cups olive oilteaspoon salt4 eggs3 cups grated carrots2 cups flour1 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)1 heaping teaspoon baking soda Directions: Mix the sugar and oil. Add eggs one at a time, beating after...

Playing a video game like "Silent Hill" in the dark is the equivalent of drinking a cement mixer for the first time — it's a sure-fire way to mess you up. Rose Da Silva — Radha Mitchell — is the adoptive mother of Sharon, a young girl who constantly...

Level 1 1-2 drinks "Anti-social drinker"You are not very social. You are the person at the party who is nursing their drink and most likely looking at the bookshelf just so you do not have to talk to anyone at the party. People who are on higher levels...

Just Left feels just right on tour Tom Nunes, bass player of rock band Just Left, talked to the Northern Star about the band, a full-length album and touring. Northern Star: How did you guys get together? Tom Nunes: Just Left started about two and a half...

It's a rock ‘n' roll fight to the end at 8 p.m. today at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, as Delta Sigma Pi hosts its battle of the bands. A portion of the $6 admission is a donation to Delta Sigma Pi. The fraternity, organized to foster the...