
Ulta outlook cheery heading into holidays
By Antea Gatalica As many brick-and-mortar stores have been losing momentum to online retailers, Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc. is bucking the trend. The

Rock music marathon rocks “The Nights We Stole Christmas”
By Ashley Altus and Ariana LaBarrie From electronic infused indie pop to old school rock and roll, the 101WKQX’s The Nights We Stole Christmas showcased

Tapping the subconscious to beat performance anxiety
By Colette House Sweaty palms. Pounding heart. Racing thoughts. Dizziness. The physical symptoms of performance anxiety are all too real for the many young athletes

Rehab techniques offer an escape from pain
By Colette House Sherry Haraf was tired of being in pain. It hurt to stand. It hurt to sit. It hurt to sleep. After countless

Abby Wambach inspires young girls before retirement
By Haydee Clotter Abby Wambach, 35, is America’s most famous female soccer player. She is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and competed in four World

Outback Bowl seems inevitable for Northwestern football
By Jordan Ray After his team beat Illinois last weekend, Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald made it clear he wasn’t happy with how the College Football

Bookends and Beginnings thrives in resurgent bookstore niche
By Alex Valentine Tucked neatly into an alleyway between Sherman and Benson Avenue sits Bookends and Beginnings, Evanston’s only independent bookstore. With a narrow brick

Blissful ignorance can be deadly: students pass on HIV/AIDS event
By Elizabeth Bacharach It’s been five years since a study found that 50 percent of HIV-positive youth under the age of 24 did not know

Lady Gaga, Kesha and your manicure
By Ashley Altus You might have dabbled in glittery nail art in your preteen years, but you probably never tried minimizing an Andy Warhol painting

D’Wayne Diaries: A day in the life of NFL player turned high school AD
By Maddie Lee D’Wayne Bates was a part of the Chicago Bears’ 2001 NFC Central championship, Northwestern University’s 1995 and 1996 Big Ten championships, and

Pan-African Association teaches refugees English (Video)
By Ryan Connelly Holmes When a refugee arrives to the United States, English language training is an essential part of integration and future success. These classes

Chicago Bears hope to keep playoff hopes alive with win over 49ers
By Michael Bacos After an 0-3 start, the Bears have managed to shove their way into the playoff conversation after their Thanksgiving upset of the