I am delighted to see your In Focus on Veterans Day. Most of your columnists had very thoughtful and intelligent remarks, with the notable exception of Mr. Brooks. I understand that everyone is entitled to express their own opinion; that is one of the...
Mr. Brooks, I am unclear as to the remarkably condescending piece written in regards to your thoughts on Veterans Day. I assume you were attempting to be edgy or creative within the confines of 100 words. My hope is that you were attempting to show how...
Thank you to the people of NIU and DeKalb. Last Thursday there were numerous Veterans Day ceremonies locally, such as free dinner for veterans at Applebee's (the steak was great) and numerous free oil change locations throughout DeKalb and Sycamore (which...
This Thursday marked the occasion in which Americans say thank you to those who served in uniform. Originally called "Armistice Day" to mark the end of World War I, today now honors all veterans, past and present. Earlier in the semester, we asked Northern...
I wish I had the time to gather the appropriate statistics for this counterpoint. Although with my trip to D.C. and upcoming tests I do not have the time. I wish I could show you that the student-to-officer ratio at NIU is on par with other state universities,...
This Tuesday's election saw the Republican Party taking control of the House of Representatives, and a getting a bigger presence in the Senate. For this week's "In Focus," various Northern Star columnists, and a guest commentator, will weigh in on this...
We came by car, train and plane. We came from across mountains, oceans and plains. We came together to proclaim: we are sane. Last weekend I traveled to Washington D.C. to take part in the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear. This was my first trip to...
The political campaigns are ratcheting up in anticipation for the election, only a couple of weeks away. Every politician is trying their hardest to show why they are the better candidate for political office. For this week's "In Focus," various Northern...
Aaron Brooks, columnist: Some people may criticize Blue Moon for being ‘fruity,' but they are Neanderthals. Where would ice tea be without the lemon, and martinis without the olive? It is simple evolution that has paired those drinks with the respective...
This Friday marks the apex of Homecoming 2010 activities. A king and queen will be crowned, alumni will join students in watching NIU play Buffalo, and there will be much rejoicing. For this week's "In Focus," various Northern Star columnists will weigh...
Honestly, I do not know why I chose religion as a topic. First, you are bound to offend someone, even more so than talking about veterans. Second, religion is complicated. God needed 707 pages (by some counts) to explain it, and even then most people...
Editor's Note: The following blog post was published in response to a comment that was posted on the story: "In Focus: What is the best way to honor the military?", which was published Friday. The original story and comment can be read here. Reader:...
