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IN PICTURES: Cold weather fashion at NIU

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor
January 22, 2024
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Junior special education majors Desiree Hancock (from left), Alix Sommers and Nicholas Hays talk as they walk past Cole Hall. The trio spent time discussing Arizona to help avoid thinking about the cold. (Nick Glover | Northern Star)

As DeKalb’s cold wave comes to an end, NIU students are still bundled up to fight against frozen fingers. 

Scarves, heavy coats and snow boots adorn those walking from class to class. 

Here are some photos that show the fashion items students are using to stay warm.

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Sophomore finance major Leonardo Valdes walks past Reavis Hall. Valdes had his shoulders shrugged to fight off the cold weather. (Nick Glover | Northern Star)

 

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