As another season of American Idol begins to reacquaint itself with the top spot on primetime television, we get the privilege of watching many mediocre performers inspire even more amateurs to do the impossible (or at least extremely improbable): make...

Every New Year, many people make it their resolution to get back in shape by working out and dieting. There are plenty of advertisements that may trick you into thinking you can get abs in two weeks, which cannot be considered as false advertising only...

As a culture, we like to think that every year is a new opportunity to start fresh. Whether it's trying to lose weight, quit smoking, or be better people overall, as soon as the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, 2011, we make a resolution to improve our...

Aaron Brooks, columnist: By far the best thing about Thanksgiving is the food. I have an apartment so I can cook good meals, but ugh, November has been busy. Most of my meals this month have come from Subway, Big Rapp Daddy's and Taco Bell. Needless to...

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...

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...

I really do wish that candidates for elections were more qualified. The ones who get elected into office don't even seem qualified enough sometimes, even the best of them. I can also understand how someone would think that when it comes to voting, you...

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...