

Will first presidential debate happen?
No blockbuster scary movies this year
Campus Notes: Wednesday, Oct. 8

Published Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Now that the “Family Day” football game is over, I want to ask NIU to do me a favor. ...
Simple suggestions to make Huskie Stadium more student-friendlyPublished Tuesday, October 7, 2008
In 2006, former NIU athletic director Jim Phillips asked me why NIU struggled to fill Huskie...
Tuesday Commentary: College football's wacky weekendPublished Tuesday, September 30, 2008
My father imparted a lot of wisdom upon me as I grew up. One thing that stuck with me was his...
Saturday's blowout win necessary for a good conference startPublished Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Saturday’s 48-3 victory for the NIU football team in the 2008 home opener at Huskie Stadium was...
Lack of popularity for American soccerPublished Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Soccer is a failure in the U.S. and there needs to be a change. The popularity of soccer in the...
A guide to tailgatingPublished Thursday, September 18, 2008
Tailgating has become the unofficial foundation of college football games. It seems like...
Games and good food make tailgating a great experiencePublished Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Tailgating has become the unofficial foundation of college football games. It seems like...
Five questions about footballPublished Wednesday, September 17, 2008
1. What exactly is the Sycamore mascot? 2. What sounds better – Football Championship...
Scrapping the BCS for a playoff system would benefit everyonePublished Tuesday, September 16, 2008
The Bowl Championship Series has received much criticism over the past two years. There have been...
Nicholson makes a comeback after four yearsPublished Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Since I was 16 there’s been one thing I’ve hated about cars – sitting in the back seat. ...
NIU soccer hits the ground runningPublished Tuesday, September 9, 2008
I’m not going to lie: When I was assigned to cover women’s soccer last fall, I made an...
How to be a good Huskie fanPublished Wednesday, September 3, 2008
After a close game with Minnesota, NIU has shown its fans that they are here to compete. But,...
Do your job as fans and we'll do ours as reportersPublished Tuesday, August 26, 2008
I get chills when I watch the replays. What I saw wasn’t a 2 a.m. programing on ESPNU –...
Point/Counterpoint: Who would you party with?Published Friday, May 9, 2008
Andrew Hansen: Have you been following this Cedric Benson boat escapade? Apparently people are...
NIU athletics sports many stars and many great momentsPublished Tuesday, May 6, 2008
When I first came to NIU two years ago, I joined the Northern Star sports section for two...


Will first presidential debate happen?
No blockbuster scary movies this year
Campus Notes: Wednesday, Oct. 8