A few weeks ago, I wrote a column in regards to efforts in several states to implement concealed-carry laws on college campuses. At first I was against it, but I retract my opinion and believe that concealed-carry laws should be implemented on college...

Many Chicago Bulls fans scoffed at the notion that a 2008 second-round draft pick could contribute this season. After all, Omer Asik appeared to be the latest NBA-European flavor of the month. But those naysayers are eating their words. Asik has asserted...

Blogs are usually created by anyone who has something to say to the world via the Internet. One NIU instructor, however, uses his blogs for his class. Scott Balcerzak, assistant professor of English, uses his blogs for his film and literature class. As...

Have you ever experienced a time when a friend said they would drive you home one night and they never showed up? Or how about a time when they said they would come get you when you call them and you spent over an hour trying to get a hold of them on...

The record for most singles in the U.S. Top 100 by a non-solo musical act has just been broken, by a television show. The cast of Fox's "Glee" have broken the record that has been held by The Beatles for a few decades. While I certainly don't fear change,...

I cant believe the news today. I cant close my eyes and make it go away. I spent the latter part of my teens and the early parts of my 20s loving Danger Mouse. His "Grey Album" was brilliant both in concept and delivery, and Gnarls Barkley was pretty...

To Blog It May Concern: Here is my rundown of the dramas in this year's lineup. NBC: The Good: Ugh. For lack of anything better right now, I will say Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Wednesday, 8 p.m.) just because it's currently the only drama...

After three semesters of no outlets to express my passion for broadcast, I decided to investigate the lack of student-driven television broadcasting opportunities at NIU. That drew me to observe the only two channels hosted by NIU, Channel 8 and 20. It...

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:...

Friday, Electronic Arts announced that players will no longer be able to play as the Taliban in the multiplayer portion of their upcoming shooter, Medal of Honor, changing the name to "Opposing Force." What a crock. I mean no disrespect to the soldiers,...

Every school has its flaws and things that need a little improvement. So I decided to write down all the things I do and don't like about NIU. Don't get me wrong: I believe NIU is a good school of higher learning, but there needs to be a few minor adjustments.The...