I wish I had a dime for every time I saw a negative political ad on television. I can't believe the negativity coming from each commercial, Democrat or Republican. It would be really nice if candidates could just have ads that say, "While my opponent...

The Northern Star Editorial Board endorses Bill Foster as U.S. Congressman of the 14th District of Ill. Although his opponent Randy Hultgren is also a strong candidate, we feel that Foster has already accomplished a lot in the district since being first...

The time to pick classes for spring semester is fast approaching. Before you make the mistake of loading up on science and math classes just to get your general education requirements out of the way, here are some simple tips to help you set up a reasonable...

Big thumbs up to Logan Short. The sleeveless shirt policy at the Rec was the last, tiny motivator for me to stop going there and get a gym membership in town. I used to go to the Rec four mornings out of the five days I am on campus; I didn't really like...

When it comes to church and state, what should be honored first? Should state laws take a step down when it comes to our First Amendment, or should we honor the laws and beliefs that every single one of our citizens should follow? Andrea and Paul Polydor...

Maybe it's a product of our experiences, but for some reason, we tend to hold our collective breath whenever we get word of a campus shooting. It may be because there's a still a portion of us here who remember the pain of the Feb. 14 shootings. But when...

I have a question for columnist Portia Kerr-Newman about her article "Don't Look for Moral Guidance in Reality TV" from Friday's issue. What does Portia mean when she says, "when heterosexual women kiss each other for the fun of it, there's a problem....

As Deirdre Clarke requested in his letter to the editor yesterday, "Alcoholism is not a joking matter," I should address the line I wrote which reads, "Alcohol may make it easier to vent, but it cheapens those feelings to a $3 shot at the bar, unless...

On behalf of the volleyball team, I would like to thank you for your amazing support Tuesday night. Fortunately, I'm able to say that I've been here since the Convo opened in 2002, and the atmosphere has never been that electric. I want to make sure to...