I’m not afraid to admit one of my favorite pastimes has been eating food. If I had to categorize all my favorite dishes into just two groups, it would have to be American and Mexican. Sometimes, when I’m feeling patriotic, nothing sounds better to...

With graduation looming, I’ve recently been on a bout of job hunting. It has been the biggest emotional roller coaster since the drama bomb of my on-again, off-again high school girlfriend, Becky. (We can still be friends, right Becky?) Besides the...

With the passing of time comes a change in most things. Friends and friendships are no exception, but I really wish they were. My parents met their friends in school. These people later became the characters and backdrops for every amazing story they...

We’ve all been victims of “bait and switch” situations. That moment when you see the perfect apartment or car in an ad, to later find they “just sold out” of what caught your eye; luckily they always have the next best thing. Well, that’s...

I am a serious college student. I do laundry, go to class, do my homework and turn it in on time. I pay my way. While sitting outside of the Douglas Hall, I saw two guys with swords run across the field as a large group of other people followed. I couldn’t...

Since the dawn of the automobile, people have had dream cars. Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Maseratis, Corvettes, Mustangs, Vipers, Skylines and Bentleys often top the list. They shine in the sunlight and glow in the moonlight, too fast to cast a shadow and...

Part 2 of 2 We are facing gridlock in Washington, but parliamentary systems rarely see a lack of movement like we are experiencing. The main reason for this is that parliamentary systems are significantly more unified in their political views, ideas and...

You may see a lot of feet today. They’re out for TOMS Shoes’ “One Day Without Shoes.” TOMS encourages people to walk around barefoot to “spread awareness of the impact a pair of shoes can have on a child’s life by taking off our own.” The...

Part 1 of 2 After over 200 years of America being America, there are certain things that need to be reviewed, revised and changed in our constitution. The founding fathers were brilliant and courageous men, but they were not infallible. No one, man or...

I love fundraisers. Not only is it a chance to contribute to a cause larger than NIU, it is also an opportunity to let loose the salesman inside. It is a firm belief of mine is that sales are 90 percent performance and 10 percent product. Think about...

Bruce Wayne: Tamer of hearts, commander of street justice, sniffer of butts. He’s not quite the suave, hyper-vigilant master of mixed martial arts most of us grew up with. He’s my dog, and he’s a pit bull. Holy heartworm, Batman! From the moment...

BOOBS! Do I have your attention? I should, because that’s the marketing strategy behind Save the Ta-Tas, a non-profit organization that donates fundraising money and 5 percent of its clothing and accessory sales to breast cancer research. The campaign...