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Lee County Resident and owner of Sweet Earth, Roseann Para hands and DeKalb county resident Sue Lederer hand out candy to 9 year old Justice Dueringer, a resident of Sycamore.

Pumpkin Fest builds excitement

By Cris Rojo | October 26, 2017

Lee County Resident and owner of Sweet Earth, Roseann Para hands and DeKalb county resident Sue Lederer hand out candy to 9 year old Justice Dueringer, a resident of Sycamore.

Darius Rucker cries of love and passion

By Haley Galvin | October 26, 2017

Darius Rucker delivers everything country music could have wanted with his most recent album “When Was the Last Time,” released Friday.His first single for the album,“If I Told You,” released July 5, 2016, set high expectations. The song features...

Boots are an important part of fall fashion, and these styles can seem unreasonably priced at first glance, but students can find affordable ways to stay on top of the trends.

Affordable fall boot trends walk through campus

By Cris Rojo | October 23, 2017

Boots are an important part of fall fashion, and these styles can seem unreasonably priced at first glance, but students can find affordable ways to stay on top of the trends.

Students are often trying to get healthy, but there are some common myths to watch out for when changing lifestyles.

Students are exposed to misleading myths

By Victoria Lunacek | October 23, 2017

Students are often trying to get healthy, but there are some common myths to watch out for when changing lifestyles.

Once finished, this Halloween treat will be an addictive snack students can't live without.

Dorm room Halloween recipe

By Victoria Lunacek | October 23, 2017

Once finished, this Halloween treat will be an addictive snack students can't live without.

“Colors” bursts with originality

By Nathaniel Repay | October 19, 2017

Beck might be most famous for provoking Kanye West to storm the Grammy Stage after winning the 2014 Album of the Year award, but this multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and producer shows on “Colors” why he is a force to be reckoned with.“Colors”...

Once completed, this mesh pumpkin will add a cute touch to any living space this Halloween.

Mesh pumpkin Halloween DIY

By Haley Galvin | October 16, 2017

Once completed, this mesh pumpkin will add a cute touch to any living space this Halloween.

Alumna named face of theatre

By Haley Galvin | October 16, 2017

DeKalb — NIU alumna Amber Sallis knew she wanted to act the moment she stepped on stage, but she never thought she would be named the “Hot New Face of Theater Class of 2017” by the Chicago Tribune.Sallis received a BFA in acting in 2016 and has...

“Blade Runner 2049” captures bleak atmosphere

By Ryan Janovic | October 12, 2017

The future is a dark place in “Blade Runner 2049,” the long-awaited sequel to the 1982 cult-classic, “Blade Runner.” The new film does a remarkable job of capturing the tone and ambiance of Ridley Scott’s original.Released Oct. 6, “2049”...

Not many materials are needed for this crafty project.

DIY charging station

By Victoria Lunacek | October 12, 2017

Not many materials are needed for this crafty project.

Open Letter: Call to musicians

By Sam Malone | October 12, 2017

As I reflect with a heavy heart and torn up soul upon what has happened in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Route 91 Harvest Festival, I urge musicians to take this tragedy and create something beautiful with it rather than letting it stop us in our tracks. At...

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