Of course this happens. I pick Florida to go down in round one, they make it to the Final Four. Makes sense. But I'm not making that mistake again. Led by the screaming ponytail of Joakim Noah, Florida has proved it's the best team in the land. Look no...

FRIDAY Honeywagon — 10 p.m. at Starbusters, 930 Pappas Drive — $5 Battery — 10 p.m. at Otto's Niteclub, 118 E. Lincoln Highway — $8 SATURDAY Hairbangers Ball — 10 p.m. at Starbusters — $5 Mr. Blotto — 10 p.m. at Otto's — $5-7 Steve Smith...

Over the past 24 hours I have become an enraged human being. Not enraged to the point where I want to start whipping copper Abe Lincoln's at my roommate. No, more enraged like Debbie Rowe finding out she really was the mother of Michael Jackson's children,...

Getting in touch with one's roots was a main theme of the Latino Poetry Slam Wednesday. The Organization for Latino American Students held the event at 7 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center's Diversions Lounge. Sophomore math major and President of OLAS...

In its most recent act of reinvention of the television drama, NBC is attempting to tap into the criminal in all of us with its new show "Heist." The basic premise of the show is simple, as all heists are, a couple of guys want to steal some stuff. But...

Best Moments in Ashlee Simpson History: Best Moments in Ashlee Simpson History: Date: Oct. 23, 2004 Event: "Saturday Night Live" Musical Act Description: Simpson was to perform as the musical act on the popular sketch comedy show, but somehow the music...

Have you ever been driving around and seen a vanity license plate that makes you wonder what the person who owns it is really like? The Northern Star is looking for people who have interesting vanity license plates and are willing to let us take a picture...

Harry Potter fans everywhere were invited to Douglas Hall Monday night for "Hogsmeade Monday" — a celebration of J.K. Rowling's acclaimed book series. Visitors were treated to food, games, trivia and a rollicking half-hour of wizard rock, courtesy of...

Tabasco sauce in the eye, wasabi-snorting and male testosterone are the foundation of great immature entertainment. Luckily the Internet allows the freedom to view from a safe distance these ridiculous stunts. These Web sites provide the best and worst...

The mere mention of a blind date is cringe worthy. It's as if your friends think you're incapable of catching that fish on your own. I've had my share of meddling friends when it comes to blind dates. They just can't let you be single for more than a...

Brother Lowdown to play Otto's This week's Playback is with rootsy blues rock band Brother Lowdown, who will play Otto's Niteclub and Underground Friday night with Second Hand Poets. Nate Aydelott — Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar Jason Collett — We All...

David Lynch, known for his unique and sometimes hard to follow movies, will present a weekend called "Explore the Frontiers of Consciousness, Creativity and the Brain" this weekend. Before the weekend begins, the Northern Star got the chance to talk with...