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Northern Star File Photo Colin Sullivan balances a chair on his
chin.

The Chin Man

By Matt Hopkinson | February 15, 2012

Northern Star File Photo Colin Sullivan balances a chair on his chin.

Colin Sullivan, junior physical education major, balances a chair on his chin in the Campus Life Building Thursday evening. Sullivan recently won a nationwide talent show on "Live with Regis and Kelly" using his talent for balancing items on his chin.

NIU student Colin Sullivan wins $20K in contest

By Ryan Griesmeyer | September 23, 2010

After winning a nationwide talent show on "Live with Regis and Kelly," Colin Sullivan, junior physical education major, said his success was all because of the support from others. Sullivan recently spoke with the Northern Star to discuss recently winning...

Colin Sullivan, junior education major, shows off his routine by balancing a water jug on his chin in the Northern Star newsroom.

Sullivan wins $20K and lifetime supply of gum

By Ryan Griesmeyer | September 16, 2010

Colin Sullivan, junior physical education major, competed against hundreds of other contestants to win the grand prize of $20,000 and a lifetime supply of Trident gum. After multiple chin balancing acts with bicycles, patio furniture and 6-foot ladders,...

Colin Sullivan, junior education major, shows off his routine by balancing a water jug on his chin in the Northern Star newsroom.

One man balancing act sets sights on new venue

By Ryan Griesmeyer | September 9, 2010

Colin Sullivan, junior physical education major, sent in a video of his Wild and Wacky talent of balancing things on his chin into a contest for the show ‘Live with Regis and Kelly.' After winning his category, he will move on closer to winning the...