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Music fan overall favors country

By Greg Feltes | May 4, 2005

Jenna Foley is a member of the NIU marching band, but she appreciates marching to the beat of a different drum, guitar or solo. Foley, a sophomore meteorology major, said her favorite musicians connect emotionally with their fans. "Their attitude and...

Shallow Thoughts

By Greg Feltes | May 4, 2005

Editor’s Note: Shallow Thoughts is exactly what it sounds like. Every day, the Star will feature musings and rants about anything and everything. You are invited to send your own anonymous shallow thoughts to [email protected]. The best will run in this very space. The worst will be discarded as if they were one of those stupid flyers passed out in the MLK Commons.

First shallow thought from a reader and it, of course, bashes me:Cody Pickett? Yeah, one of the best QBs the Pac-10 has ever seen. Not to mention a rookie in the NFL playing in one of his first games. Someone should know what they are talking about before opening their mouth. One more thing, [P.J.] Fleck would have never had to make such acrobatic catches while playing at NIU if the balls thrown to him were actually on target and not 30 feet over his head in typical Josh Haldi fashion.

The new turnaround sucks. That’s not particularly funny or insightful, but it’s true. I don’t think this is what students meant when they demanded more grass on campus.

Wouldn’t it be weird if the first cure for cancer caused an even worse disease?

Of this I swear: Pizza tastes better at 9:45 p.m. when you have waited 12 hours to order your pie, so you can save a lousy couple of bucks.

Re: Yesterday’s photo poll. Yes, that was an Obama sticker I was wearing and yes, I don’t have a forehead.

People I hate, entry No. 76: jerks.

I want to have Jennie Finch’s babies.

Well that may be, but at least I never slept with Lumbergh.

The Finger

By Rachel Gorr | May 3, 2005

Every Tuesday and Thursday, a Sweeps staffer will point the finger at something on his or her mind.

McDonald’s is not off the hook yet for allegedly causing obesity in dumb people.

On Tuesday, a federal appeals court reversed a lower court decision to dismiss a suit by some McDonald's customers, which alleged that McDonald’s used "deceptive" advertising to "trick" them into eating food that is unhealthy for them.

I agree. Those commercials showing two greasy quarter-pound hamburger patties covered in condiments, a large soft drink, and deep-fried french fries clearly give the appearance of what a healthy meal should look like.

This is why, although I am not overweight, I have decided to file a suit against the American Dairy Association.

When I was young, I was told that if I drank milk daily, I would get big and strong. I currently stand 5'7" and 130 pounds.

Everyone who finds themselves in my same situation should join me to fight the deception. Thanks to these litigants for giving me the courage to go ahead with my lawsuit.

Director helps honors students

By Mark Pietrowski | May 3, 2005

Michael Martin is not a drill sergeant, but he still takes pride in leading a group of the best into battle, even if it is often an academic one. Martin, University Honors Program director, first became involved with the program as a member of the Honors...

Seniors make transition to real world

By Rachel Gorr | May 2, 2005

Freedom; glorious freedom. Very soon, a flock of NIU seniors will be springing the coup and making a break for the real world with grand delusions of the future and fond memories of the past. While most NIU graduates can’t wait to ditch this podunk...

Find a fitting career at Career Services

By Mark Pietrowski | April 29, 2005

Graduation is May 14, and there is nothing anyone can do about it. Believe me, Sweeps has tried. Graduating students can, however, do something about what job they take after graduation by contacting Career Services. Employer Relations Specialist Patricia...

“King’s Ransom”

By Jessie Coello | April 28, 2005

Look what Hollywood cooked up this time: It’s an old recipe we’ve tasted before - and an unsavory one at that. Take the recent remake "Guess Who?" Instead of a Caucasian family trying to accept a future African-American son-in-law, Bernie Mac is trying...

Rock for life

By Collin Quick | April 28, 2005

The Public Relations Student Society of America will host, "Rock for Life," a benefit concert at 7 p.m. Sunday night at Starbusters Bar and Grill, 930 Pappas Drive. The event will benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois. "We are thrilled that...

Electric Frankenstein: Burn Bright, Burn Fast

By Kelly Johnson | April 28, 2005

Don’t people understand that the name of the monster in the famous "Frankenstein" story was not called Frankenstein? Dr. Frankenstein was the name of the man who gave life to his beastly he-man. The name is often used incorrectly to refer to the doctor’s...

Busy weekend in store for Otto’s

By Lindsey Rosati | April 28, 2005

A reverend plays to his congregation of fans this weekend at Otto’s NiteClub, 118 E. Lincoln Highway. On Friday, Reverend Horton Heat, Supersuckers and Murphy’s Law will perform on the main stage. The doors open up at 9 p.m. and the show starts at...

Who are you going to see this summer?

By Jason Haas | April 28, 2005

"The Newsboys tour and trying to get tickets to the Paul McCartney show. I’ve been a big Newsboys fan for a long time." - Chris Bentz Junior, History "I don’t have any plans as of right [now]. If I could, I’d see Kenny Chesney. What, you don’t...

Secretary of Homeland Urination

By Chris Strupp | April 28, 2005

On a recent trip to Chicago, I saw a homeless man using the American flag like a blanket. Does this constitute an act of terrorism? My fellow American, this is George Bush’s America. Of course it is terrorism. As we speak, the government has planned...

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