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Northern Star

New simulator lets students experience what it’s like to drive under the influence

By Sean Thomas | October 30, 2003

Students experienced what it’s like to drive while intoxicated by sitting in miniature DUI simulator cars at the Office of Campus Recreation on Wednesday. The simulator inhibited students’ control of their cars by forcing them to swerve from lane...

Health and Human Sciences to offer food, conversation

By Jamie Luchsinger | October 30, 2003

More than 20 majors and minors are available through the College of Health and Human Sciences. Students interested in pursuing a major or minor in the college are encouraged to attend its first-ever “Taste of HHS” Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at...

Living in constant night

By Deanna Cabinian | October 30, 2003

Leigh Morman is a fifth-year sociology major and, in many ways, she is just like any other college student. She gets up, goes to class, studies and hangs out with friends. But one thing sets Leigh apart from other students: She can’t see. Morman was...

Barenaked Ladies: Everything to Everyone

By Derek Wright | October 30, 2003

Go ahead, say the name to yourself: "Barenaked Ladies." Now laugh, and think of scenarios you can fit the phrase into — most specifically, "I like Barenaked Ladies." Giggle discreetly. Repeat. Adolescent jokes aside, there still is the music. -Over...

Marques Houston: Marques Houston

By Erin Wienke | October 30, 2003

Marques Houston, better known as Batman from the early-'90s group Immature, has released his self-titled debut album. -The first single, "Pop That Booty," is the catchiest song on the album. "Thick women's how we like it in the A-T-L" is a line that's...

SA site draws critics

By Mike Runestad | October 30, 2003

The Student Association Web site, launched on Sept. 18, may not be compliant with federal regulations. Section 508 is a federal regulation stating all Web sites for government agencies must be accessible by all persons regardless of disability. “Functionally,...

Silver-screen horror comes to small stage

By Mike Runestad | October 30, 2003

It’s a “mix of scary and fun.” That’s how theater arts major Alex Gunn, an actor in “Children of the Corn II,” explained the performance. “Children of the Corn II” is a compilation of scenes from various movies including “Scream,”...

Tips for treats

By Casey Toner | October 30, 2003

I can safely say that I'm the greatest humanitarian in world, far surpassing the efforts of the soon-to-be Saint Mother Teresa. No, I might not "spoon-feed starving Indian children" or "save lives." I actually spend most of my spare time, i.e. all my...

Grant lets students work on Jane fossil

By Laurel Marselle | October 30, 2003

Editor’s note: The following article appeared in Wednesday’s Northern Star; however, due to a technical error, parts of the article were missing. Part of a $1 million grant from the federal government will give NIU students and professors the opportunity...

Scary Movie 3

By Marcus Leshock | October 30, 2003

It's quite troubling reviewing a movie like "Scary Movie 3." How can one write about a film that's about spoofing other films? The film obviously lacks originality, which is intentional. So what's to discuss, besides the funny bits? For one, we could...

Grant lets NIU work on Jane

By Laurel Marselle | October 29, 2003

Part of a $1 million grant from the federal government will give NIU students and professors the opportunity to work on a 65 million-year-old dinosaur fossil named Jane. Congressman Don Manzullo (R-Egan), along with Frederick Kitterle, dean of NIU’s...

PRSSA provides career skills

By Greg Feltes | October 29, 2003

The Public Relations Student Society of America provides services for its clients for free, and spends every day trying to disprove the notion that you get what you pay for. The NIU chapter is geared toward providing its members with experience in their...