Humans are simple creatures. We clean up to go out and show off. Bright objects catch our eye and sometimes fascinate us to the point of obsession, and in desperation we will eat almost anything. We live shore to shore on almost every continent on Earth...

If I had to choose the most important lesson learned from my journalism education here at NIU, it would be that the media should never be the story. For a while now, local and national news sources have abandoned this fundamental and tainted the word...

“If you find a job you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” It’s a phrase I’ve heard many times over, and until recently it seemed impossibly simple and easily attainable. I mean, honestly, would you rather be the guy who dreads walking...

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...

In a Wednesday Northern Star article titled “Win or lose, Doeren was guaranteed a raise,” President John Peters made an interesting statement regarding NIU football coach Dave Doeren’s contract extension. “NIU is not in a poor financial situation,...

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...