The Lariat Blog: Northwestern Week 2
BY ALYSSA FISHER I’m choosing to believe it’s not real. It can’t be. But unfortunately, it is. Wednesday marked the halfway point in the program here at Northwestern University. Sometimes it feels like I’ve been here for months, the time has truly flown. Even though they might not believe... Read more
The Lariat Blog:The Montage Girls-Week 1
  BY KAYLA LOKEINSKY AND SARAH ROUSSELL We’re blogging together from the University of Miami summer journalism program. As we sit here in the newsroom waiting for our first articles to be edited, let’s recap our first week so far: Basically, what we do is we wake up at... Read more
Musical Chairs Blog: Best Of 2011-So Far
BY BROCK LANDERS Here we are, halfway through 2011, which has been an amazingly strong year for new music. Two thirds of my top ten could claim the number one spot in other years and my top four picks are pretty much a four way tie. I had to... Read more
  BY ALYSSA FISHER My first Lariat blog! After a week of frantically trying to meet 20-minute deadlines, I’m finally using the computer for my own personal enjoyment. For those of you who don’t know, I’m at Northwestern University’s National High School Institute journalism summer intensive. Also known as... Read more
Summer Game Preview

Summer Game Preview

Blogs May 18, 2011

  BY JACK BRADY As school winds down and summer begins, gamers can rest assured that there are plenty of promising releases to keep them occupied over the coming months. Here are just a few titles sure to attract attention and players worldwide this summer. F.E.A.R. 3: The F.E.... Read more
Column: Disconnection Eminent
BY ALEX BARNARD “You know what’s really exciting about video games is you don’t just interact with the game physically — you’re not just moving your hand on a joystick, but you’re asked to interact with the game psychologically and emotionally as well. You’re not just watching the characters... Read more