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Medill Innocence Project inspires protective legislation in Maryland
A bill introduced in the Maryland House of Representatives last week could be the first to provide equal protection for student journalists. 1 COMMENT
Green Cup competition kicks off, some stop showering
Post-Doctoral Fellow presents Argentina's identity crisis
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Campus gossip
College ACB: News source or shameless gossip?
Our writer explores whether College ACB is a legitimate source of campus news, or just another JuicyCampus.
Fiction
The Sunday morning boat race
One story. Two points of view. A grandfather and a little girl talk boats and marigolds.
Homesweet Hometown
Not quite the wild west, but it still has charm
While it may not be conservatives' cup of tea, this writer sees the positives in her hometown's imperfections.
Restaurant Review
Look elsewhere for quality
Davis Street Fishmarket offers poor service and low-quality food. Think twice before spending your money there.
Previously Pwn'd
Dynasty Warriors 3: Simply a video game masterpiece
Know how to press 'X'? You too can be a Dynasty Warrior
More Rock
30 Rock's Judah Friedlander to come to campus
Judah Friedlander, best known as 30 Rock's Frank Rossitano, will be performing on campus Feb. 27. But the real question remains: will he also ask us to suck his dick?
Sports
Get to know the people in purple with our new series, Ask an Athlete
We ask three NU athletes about the important things: the Super Bowl, Barack Obama and Lady Gaga.
Tell a joke
It was all fun and games until he hit on the freshman girl
Tracy Morgan was almost really funny, except for the parts where he offended everyone.
Dorm Room DIY
Dorm Room DIY: A musical poster
Break through the winter blues with some colorful lyrics.
Interview
Strangers on a plane: The story behind Up in the Air
Before Up in the Air was an Oscar-nominated film, it was a book by Walter Kirn.
Sports
How close are we to the big dance?
Our new "tourno-meter" will update you on the 'Cats chances of making the NCAA tournament.
Poetry
A welcome invasion
There was a world/ and that world was mine./ I was the supreme ruler/ and everything was just fine.
Nonfiction
Taking the test of time and technology
What happens when you go through your day without a clock?
Interview
NBN interviews Amanda Seyfried and Channing Tatum
The stars of Dear John on surfing, pizza and finding the inspiration for their characters.
Sports
For a dorky academic, he sure knows his basketball
In part two of talking sports with President Schapiro, Morty explains why this is the "golden age of Northwestern sports."
Movies
Dear John is exactly what you'd expect the week before Valentines Day
Dear John is your standard chick-flick. It's actually not that bad, but don't hold your breath for any surprise endings.
Social Justice
Pay them the $13.23 an hour they deserve
Two student leaders make the case for paying all Northwestern workers enough to live well in the neighborhood where they work.
Weekender
Enjoy the Super Bowl with beer, bowling and buffalo wings
Head to the bars this Super Bowl weekend and stuff your gob with chicken.
Why you should care
Don't be afraid of the measles shot
British science journal The Lancet retracted a study it published that alleged that measles vaccines caused autism. But some still fear the vaccination.
Alcohol
Super Bowl drinking game: you won't remember who won
A quick and easy way to make the Super Bowl more enjoyable, especially if your team is losing.
Let me see that bookworm
The sex appeal of Anton Chekhov
There I was objectifying the Anton Chekhov, shallowly imagining him as though he were the star of some kind of sleazy beefcake calendar.
Sports
National Signing Day has NU going strong
With 17 newly-signed football recruits, NU is is poised to go in strong to the 2010 season.
Presidency
Morty talks the Super Bowl and his touchdown dance
President Shapiro opens up about his love for sports-- NU and otherwise.
Band
Basketball band: high notes and high hopes
Football isn't the only sport that Northwestern's marching band supports.
Apple
Does iPad fit the budget?
The iPad has a ways to go but with the right apps and upgrades could work its way into Northwestern students' budgets.
Fiction
Invasion Alert! in the bathroom.
An epic battle goes down while someone going number 1 looks on.
Procrastination Nation
Procrastinate at a 5th grade level
Get out of studying with these addicting children's games.
Fiction
When child's play becomes a problem
Suddenly, the bathroom floor was covered in white, shiny bubbles.
Time Travel
Don't get lost in the final season, follow NBN's liveblog of the Lost premiere.
NBN liveblogs the Lost final season premiere, but where are the polar bears?
Opinion
Don't be afraid to talk about race
Nobody wants to say anything bold about race because everyone's afraid of being called a racist.
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NBN liveblogs Obama's State of the Union
We didn't play the State of the Union drinking game -- instead, we became drunk with the glory of America. Relive it with our liveblog of the once-a-year speech.
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