Most people have probably heard the age old saying: “Never become college dorm roommates with a friend from high school.” I chose to ignore this warning when planning my living arrangements for this semester. I am rooming with one of my best friends...

When I came to NIU as a freshman in fall of 2010, I really wasn’t sure of what to expect from a college experience. Hell, I don’t think anyone ever has an idea. Looking back on the antics I got into paired appropriately with the hard work I’ve done,...

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...

When I graduated high school, I was so happy to be done because I didn't have to relive those four years. But looking back, I underestimated just what I got out of high school and how my experiences help shaped my future. High school serves as the crucial...

Cut: DefenseTo get Americans back to work we need a strong economy, and one of the most corrosive elements to a strong economy is war. War has evolved. Nations no longer face an opposing military in an open battlefield for an extended period of time;...

West Potomac High School of Fairfax County, Va., has been in the center of the media lately. Quite frankly, receiving nationwide attention (including this column in a university newspaper) is a great achievement. However, most of the attention is negative...