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‘Us’ terrifies with game changing plot and creative scares

By Parker Otto | March 28, 2019

Two years ago it seemed preposterous that comedy actor Jordan Peele would be writing, producing and directing a horror film. The scenario sounds similar to when Jerry Lewis made a Holocaust drama in 1972 (Thank God that was never released). Despite the...

Highest Grossing Films of the Weekend: March 22-24

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | March 26, 2019

After becoming the highest grossing film of 2019, "Captain Marvel" has been struck down by Jordan Peele with his revolutionary horror film "Us." The film has been praised and audiences are dying to see Peele's followup to "Get Out."1. "Us"- $71,117,625Following...

Senior sociology major, John Hohnstadt, U.S. Army veteran who served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, speaks at the "International, Human Rights & Moral Concerns over the use of drones" event on Monday night in Rm. 190 of Swen Parson Hall. Hohnstadt gave his perspective on the use of drones, and believes them to be a tool that saves soldiers' lives.

Panel discussion focuses on military drones

By Brooke Shinberg | March 19, 2013

As drones make headlines across the groups, groups informed the community about the pros and cons of using drones in combat Monday night, as drones make headlines across the globe. The panel of speakers was made up of professors from various universities,...

Injuries might keep new U.S. soccer lineup from a World Cup

By Jacob Onak | March 18, 2013

Jurgen Klinsmann, U.S. soccer head coach, has released his 23-man roster for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Costa Rica and Mexico. As we see in the roster selection, injuries have really put the U.S.’s back against the wall. The Yanks will...

World War II veteran recounts experiences

By Dan Martynowicz | November 8, 2011

Donald Schoo was drafted into the United States Army in April 1943. Six years later, he had accumulated two dozen medals, survived D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge, worked with the French Underground, met General George Patton and liberated a German...

Oil rig disasters highlight current energy crisis

By Adam Brown | September 26, 2010

On Sept. 2, a fire broke out on an oil rig platform 13 miles from the coast of New Orleans. Of the 13 crew members aboard, 12 managed to escape unscathed, with one suffering minor injuries. The following day, a tense anxiety gripped the otherwise Big...

Selling weapons to Saudi Arabia compromises American values

Selling weapons to Saudi Arabia compromises American values

By Aaron Brooks | September 22, 2010

Going once, going twice, sold: the soul of America for Saudi gold. On Sept. 12, the Obama Administration announced that a $60 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia would be presented to Congress. The deal will increase tenfold the arms exports by the United...

Selling weapons to the Saudis was the best option available

Selling weapons to the Saudis was the best option available

By David Thomas | September 22, 2010

In foreign policy, there are no easy choices - and no obvious ones either. This month, it was announced that the U.S. sold $60 billion in arms to Saudi Arabia. For the most part, this move has been met with concern. I, for one, think it was the best move...