I am curious about everything, and everyone should be.The world still knows so little about its origins, but recent discoveries have made for giant leaps in the understanding of our natural world, which just furthers my sense of exploration and wonder.One...
Modern weight rooms are not what they should be. Equipment misuse, distractions and big egos limit what gyms have to offer.Gaining a solid understanding of the ground rules for a weight room is key toward maximizing your success.The most common gym mistake...
This is Part 1 in a five-part series. Read: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5This Friday will mark the six-year anniversary of the Feb. 14, 2008, shooting, which left five students and the shooter dead.Every day this week, the Northern Star Editorial...
Northern Star staff members pride themselves on their professionalism and their duty to report the truth.To ensure nothing but the truth is reported, the Northern Star does not allow email interviews. Northern Star journalists also do not send interview...
The Northern Star Editorial Board asks, “Why can’t gen. ed courses teach information with real-life applications?” To answer I have to refute three common misconceptions:First, that classes should “teach information.” Gen. eds that only convey...
#ILoveMySelfie all bout self loveBody image is established by an individual and the world. Working to achieve a positive view is a responsibility for both.Selfies have become highly publicized and popular, especially in social networking sites.Scrolling...
Dillon DomkeStudent Association Senate speaker, sophomore finance majorI would like to take a moment to reflect upon the Perspective column written this past Monday about the Senate’s Super Bowl cancellation.First and foremost, I do realize there are...
PassIt looks like alumni do care about things other than fancy buildings and attending football games.According to today’s Northern Star article, alumnus Ralph Strozza is, for the second time, donating SDL Trados Studio licenses for the Foreign Language...
Becca PierceJunior theater and media studies majorOn Thursday, there was a social media explosion because of the rumor that Bill Nye was participating in a debate with creationist Ken Ham at 5:30 p.m. in Engineering Building 209.It was a rumor that was...
You don’t have to leave this weekendStudents are missing out on social activities, making memories with friends and being independent because they go home on weekends.Every weekend I see a line of cars outside the residence halls and they are filled...
Paleo diet is your healthiest optionLow-carb dieting isn’t winning the race for popularity right now. But in terms of maximizing health, a diet with reduced level of carbohydrates is the proven champion.I’m not going to tell you carbs are evil, because...
