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Even film critics aren’t immune to a little criticism

By Richard Pulfer | January 20, 2006

C Critics should never be evaluated on the similarity of their opinions to one’s own. Instead, they should be judged on how they present themselves and how effective they are at grabbing a reader’s attention. As opposed to his counterpart Roger Ebert,...

With this theory, 3 is the magic number

By Stephanie Szuda | January 20, 2006

There are standard questions asked when two people in a new relationship delve into each other’s sexual pasts. How many people you’ve slipped between the sheets with is one of those. Every person, male or female, handles sharing this number differently....

Top Six Degrees Of Kevin Bacon

By Richard Pulfer | January 20, 2006

Remember, the object of the game is to define a path to Kevin Bacon from star to star in six steps, so the names below are possible links, not completed paths. 6. Kane Hodder - Plays Jason Voorhees in the "Friday the 13th" franchise. Bacon played yet...

‘Raw’ kicks up action for better ratings

By Matt Lee | January 20, 2006

In recent years, the popularity of professional wrestling, mainly in part from World Wrestling Entertainment, has declined. Wrestlers like Triple H, Kane, and John Cena have made popular names for themselves, but have not lived up to standards set by...

So long, Weekender … bring on the daily Flavor!!!

By Chris Strupp | January 19, 2006

I’ll bet you’re wondering what happened? You opened up Thursday’s newspaper and didn’t see the Weekender in it. Then in a fit of rage, you threw the paper on the ground and had a Julius Caesar moment and had to "Cry ‘Havoc,’ and let slip the...

7 ways to anger your professor

By Stephanie Szuda | January 19, 2006

- You’re in class, the lecture has begun, and your iPod headphones are still wedged in your ears. - Your Black Eyed Peas’ "My Humps" ring tone goes off in the middle of the lecture. Your teacher doesn’t appreciate your love for Fergie’s "lovely...

‘Commander in Chief’ vs ‘The West Wing’

By Matt Lee | January 19, 2006

Breakdown: "The West Wing" isn’t what it once was, but in the past, it proved itself worthy of being called a "top notch" show. "Commander in Chief," in its first season, has earned high amounts of praise, but the initial hype of "West Wing" was much...

Quiz: How successful was your Winter Break?

By Stephanie Szuda | January 18, 2006

An average day included: a) Sleeping until 3 p.m. b) Playing Xbox 360 all day c) Working for the man I spent my break working: a) Working? A job? Oh, I didn’t have one of those. b) Five weeks of retail hell c) A sweet internship I showered: a) Whenever...

It’s like 1849 all over again. Sort of.

By Brayton Cameron | January 18, 2006

Trying to impress your friends? Worried about never having those extra couple of dollars to go to the bar, see a movie or buy illegal substances? Well this is just the thing for you. Each week there will be a new scientific attempt to solve common mundane...

‘Gimme back my hand, GIMME BACK MY HAND!’

By Richard Pulfer | January 18, 2006

Every self-proclaimed movie fan needs at least one cult classic in his or her collection. So what are cult classics? Unfortunately, there’s no straight answer. Ultimately, cult classics come down to a symbol of personal taste and interest. The experience...

Top five worst modern day comic book movies

January 18, 2006

1. "Catwoman" (2004) Catwoman may be portrayed by Halle Berry in an tight and skimpy leather outfit, but the plot is completely pointless and horrendous. 2. "Steel" (1997) The cast included Judd Nelsonfrom "The Breakfast Club" and Shaq who got around...

Jack Bauer, I think I’m in love with you

By Chris Strupp | January 17, 2006

I’m sitting in my living room. My phone is turned off and all the essentials are in front of me so I am not to be distracted by anything. I have a snack, a can of pop, three aspirin and a towel to wipe the sweat that will be dripping down my face. Can...