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“The Pacifier”

By Richard Pulfer | March 10, 2005

Last week, I reviewed "Man of the House." This week, my editor assigned me to review "The Pacifier," a similar movie focusing on a man of action who is forced to assimilate into a mundane setting to complete an objective. Thankfully, "The Pacifier" is...

Getting musical with strings

By Lindsey Rosati | March 10, 2005

NIU’s School of Music invited five high school orchestras to perform and be critiqued by School of Music faculty Wednesday. "This is the first year NIU is sponsoring the event," said Deborah Booth, director of external programs for the College of Visual...

Spring Break antics caught on camera

By Greg Feltes | March 10, 2005

This Spring Break, a captured Kodak moment could mean (C-list) fame and (a very weak) fortune for one lucky NIU student. Buoyed by the success of our search for NIU’s Godfather, Sweeps is pleased to release the details of a new and exciting contest...

Summer graduation in perspective

By Greg Feltes | March 10, 2005

Am I alone in thinking the latest NIU controversy would make a compelling movie … trailer? Cue cliche movie trailer voice guy: "From the school that brought you charging for tailgating … in conjunction with the $35.8 million student-funded arena that...

Learning through literature

By David Rauch | March 10, 2005

The NIU College of Education’s Office of External Programs will host its 25th annual Children’s Literature Conference "We Are Family" March 18 and 19 at the Holmes Student Center. Tickets run from $69 for Friday’s events to $110 for both days, with...

The juice box monologues

By Brayton Cameron | March 10, 2005

The other day I bought a box of Minute Maid Coolers. Those are the juice pouches that Minute Maid proudly puts its name on. I have no problems with the juice. In fact, it is quite delicious. However, there is something interesting with the design. At...

Shirts, hoodies, flip-flops and more

By Erin Wienke | March 10, 2005

While walking around campus, one is visually assaulted by NIU apparel.

From the proud Huskie adorning a T-shirt or the words NIU splayed across someone’s rear end, NIU apparel has a strong market among students.

Walgreens and Wal-Mart both offer NIU apparel.

The gold mine of Huskie gear can be found at two places on campus; The Village Commons Bookstore, 901 Lucinda Ave., and the University Bookstore in the Holmes Student Center.

Each store offers different items at varying prices for the student who needs his NIU fix. Whether it’s to sport at a basketball game or to lounge around the residence halls in, NIU apparel is everywhere.

In general, the University Bookstore prices their items a dollar less than the VCB. However, the VCB has a greater selection of colors, styles and baseball hats.

The VCB has been selling clothing since 1970. It tries to keep up on new trends each season.

"We see salesmen and they tell us what they think is [fashionable]. We have an idea of what we think is popular," said Jody Boardman, clothing buyer for the VCB.

A feature that the VCB has that University Bookstore does not is a vast selection of NIU underwear. Girls can purchase NIU thongs and guys can get their Huskie boxers.

Hooded sweatshirts, which are the biggest seller for both stores, are both Russell brand, yet are sold for different prices.

The VCB carries Adidas brand NIU apparel, which is the official brand of the athletic department. It also buys from smaller companies which gives it a different flair.

"We are always looking for new things," Boardman said.

The busiest time of year is the beginning of each semester, though both stores also receive more business during game days.

"The traffic in the store is the heaviest when everyone’s excited to be here. They have to have apparel to wear,"said Denise Frakes, supervisor and clothing buyer for the University Bookstore.

Deciding whether selection or price is a bigger factor in apparel will lead the buyer to their respective stores.

50 Cent: The Massacre

By Lady C | March 10, 2005

50 Cent returns to the rap scene with his third album, "The Massacre." The name couldn’t be more precise pertaining to some of the content the lyrics convey. He tries to find the middle ground between a hot club track, appeal for the ladies and, most...

Clem Snide: End of Love HHIIk

By Kelly Johnson | March 10, 2005

When Eef Barzelay is able to break through the traditional indie-pop structure, his contemplations and musings on life shine through. As the singer-songwriter for Clem Snide, Barzelay’s lyrics are obviously the focal point while his new batch of songs...

WE gets mean with Colm Meany

By Marcus Leshock | March 10, 2005

"The Boys and Girl of County Claire" stars Colm Meany, one of Ireland’s finest actors. His credits include roles in Irish classics like "The Dead" and "The Snapper," not to mention his work as Chief Miles O’Brien on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." Meany...

Weir all getting on the bus

By Collin Quick | March 10, 2005

Fans who plan to attend the Bob Weir and Ratdog show March 29 in Madison, Wis., won’t need to look far for a ride to the venue. Clearwater Theater, in conjunction with Bob Weir and Ratdog, will send a bus to pick up fans and take them to the Orpheum...

“The Jacket”

By Jessie Coello | March 10, 2005

"I was 27 years old the first time I died," says Jack Starks (Adrien Brody), who is shot within the first five minutes of the time-thriller "The Jacket." In the beginning of the film, Jack is a soldier in Desert Storm who survives a near-fatal wound and...

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