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Staying motivated, managing school through summer break

Staying motivated, managing school through summer break

By Jay Ibarra | July 11, 2016

Having school in the summer sounds like a bad idea — with vacations, work and relationships, how do we manage it?The key is to constantly motivate yourself and if you haven’t clued into that now, you’d better start. Think about how good it’ll...

Infocus: What songs help you study?

By Darius Parker | May 9, 2016

Darius ParkerScene Editor:“Get Me Bodied” by BeyonceIf I could pick a song that best helps me study, it would have to be “Get Me Bodied” by Beyonce. This song gives me the extra kick I need to stay motivated to push through those long paragraphs...

Stress-Free Events For Finals

By Jay Ibarra | May 9, 2016

Tackling final exams is stressful, but there are many resources on campus to help you de-stress like going to one of NIU’s planned events, visiting therapy dogs or coloring.“Don’t Stress the Test”The NIU Honor House will host a “Don’t Stress...

Patrons at Fatty’s Pub & Grille

Places To Go Before You Go

By Jay Ibarra | May 9, 2016

An ode to nostalgia may be what you need to get you through your finals week. See your favorite hangout spots one last time or go to a new building to experience DeKalb in a new light.Before you leave for the summer or for graduation and say goodbye to...

Black Lives Tribute fuses arts, activism

By Jay Ibarra | May 5, 2016

The students in the Black Lives Matter Tribute Concert focused their time and energy into persuading the NIU community to put a stop to racial injustice on Wednesday through original performances.The concept for the Black Lives Matter tribute concert...

Style Guide: Summer Fashion

By Jay Ibarra | May 5, 2016

Summer fashion is changing in big ways, as the festival girl is now taking favored looks from spring and last summer and updating them with embellishments and pattern changes.Halter topsThis trend began to appear near the end of last summer, but it’s...

Head Coach Christina Sutcliffe coaches from third base during the Huskie’s game against the Western Michigan Broncos on April 15.

Victors Awards Predictions

By Jay Ibarra | May 2, 2016

Head Coach Christina Sutcliffe coaches from third base during the Huskie’s game against the Western Michigan Broncos on April 15.