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As you’re making those important college decisions, you have to think about what to look for in a college and then find one that matches your needs.  If you want a small, outdoor friendly, sporty college then West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) is one you should consider.  Located a little over five hours away in [...]

True Life is a documentary series that has been running on MTV since 1998. It began its tenth season on March 15. Each episode follows a particular subject, filming and capturing the unscripted lives of individuals. During season 9, the production crew focused on the state of the economy and its effects on young individuals [...]

Summertime is just around the corner! These two sweet treats are perfect to bring to a pool party, barbeque or graduation party. These recipes will be a big hit among your friends and family. Not only are they delicious, they are loaded with healthy ingredients. Passion Fruit Cooler Ingredients 1/2 cup passion fruit syrup  (recommended: Torani) [...]

Ugly Americans, is a show about a twentysomething social worker living in an alternate version of Manhattan that is inhabited by demons, zombies, and all sorts of other crazy products of madcap sci-fi and horror movies. Billed as a horror-comedy, the show has a grotesque visual style spawned by Wonder Showzen‘s Aaron Augenblick that’s both off-putting [...]

250 juniors and seniors around Northern were asked: Are you going to prom? If not, why? Yes: 76%           No: 24% The number one reason for answering “No” was… Too expensive –Elise Potter, The Patriot Press

MGMT has just released their third album, Congratulations, which features nine tracks.  This is their first album since 2007.  They have released many EP’s as well as collaborations with other artists working on new songs. Congratulations is a good album, but it does not compare to their past CD’s.  It does offer several good songs including “congratulations,” “Flash Delirium’” and “It’s [...]

As more and more companies try to draw in eco friendly consumers, various products can be bought that are efficient for both you and the environment. Here are three easy purchases you can make that are better for the earth! 1. Sun Chips! Instead of buying the normal junk food packaged in wasteful plastic bags [...]

Ryan Meyers, a humble junior here at Northern, is a quiet unassuming student. No one would guess that he is a talented soccer player, extremely active in his community, and a star student, as shown by his stellar SAT scores. He was more than happy to talk about his active lifestyle and many achievements. Q: [...]

On Monday, April 12, KFC released a new, not-so-ordinary sandwich. Called a Double Down, it does not have a bun, but instead, two flat pieces of chicken. In between the chicken filets are two pieces of bacon, “Colonel’s Sauce” and pepper jack cheese. You can choose between Original Recipe or Grilled, which both contain a scary [...]

The second season of Glee started on Tuesday, April 13. The first season ended with audiences wanting more, so the second season was anticipated for more originality, creativity, and laughs. This is exactly what the first episode delivered. The first season ended with McKinley High’s glee club placing first at sectionals. With a first place [...]