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Wine’s popularity grows

By Mike Neumann | November 24, 2003

Many of America’s 21- to 29-year-old drinkers are choosing wine over other alcoholic beverages, according to a survey conducted by the Wine Market Council, a non-profit association of grape growers, wine producers, importers, wholesalers and other affiliated...

Rec looks into extending hours

By Deanna Cabinian | November 21, 2003

Zero students attended the Rec Forum that the Student Association held Thursday night at the Student Recreation Center. Michael Potjeau, a junior political science major and chair of the SA services committee, said they had hoped to discuss the possibility...

Weed harms sperm

By Fernie Grace Tiflis | November 21, 2003

Male marijuana smokers may have fertility problems, but NIU students can get help to combat drug abuse. A study of 22 male college students who smoked marijuana at least twice a day showed marijuana components make it difficult for a man’s sperm to...

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

By Jamie South | November 21, 2003

The DeKalb City Works Department is ready for any amount of snow that will fall this winter.

“They topped off the salt bin yesterday, and half of the fleet of dumptrucks have been outfitted with salt speaders and plows,” said Jeff Sabin, a skilled maintenance worker for the Public Works Department. “Half of the trucks are still doing leaf pick-up.”

The Weather Channel is predicting only a 25 to 50 percent chance that there will be an inch of snow on the ground in the Northern Illinois region by Dec. 25.

“I don’t know what to expect. I have been hearing both ways,” Sabin said.

Whether DeKalb sees one inch of snow or one foot, Sabin said they’re ready.

“We have 12 dump trucks and 12 pick-up trucks outfitted with snowplows,” Sabin said. “Once the phone call is made by the police department, we can have everyone out in their trucks and the main roads plowed in an hour.”

This can only happen if residents cooperate with the snowplows.

“Don’t throw [snow] to the left of your driveway, when we plow, the snow will be thrown right back into your driveway,” Sabin said. “Get cars off the road also, it makes it difficult to plow the streets when there are cars parked on the side of the road. If you leave your car on the side of the road, we can’t plow that road because you will be plowed in. We usually have to come back later.”

Motorists can help out by staying a few car lengths behind the snowplows while they are on the road.

“It is dangerous to be behind a snowplow because of the blind spots,” Sabin said. “We can’t see you if you are directly behind the trucks. Most importantly, be patient. We are trying.”

Mediators help NIU students tackle roommate problems

By Mike Neumann | November 21, 2003

NIU students having trouble resolving a conflict with another student might find help by turning to the Student Mediation Services Office. The service tackles issues such as roommate problems, noise and disruptive behavior, minor harassment and ethnic...

Marching band plans indoor concert tonight

By Sean Thomas | November 21, 2003

The NIU Huskie Marching Band will perform a free indoor concert tonight. The concert will allow fans to see the marching band, the Silverettes dance line and the flag color guard. The annual concert is an opportunity to look back at the performances of...

SA cuts budgets of two clubs, gives to two others

By Mike Runestad | November 21, 2003

The Actuarial Club was denied funding by the Student Association Finance Committee, and the Muslim Student Association may follow. As stated in its budget request, the Actuarial Club is “designed to to connect students in actuarial science and profession...

Gettin’ your daily jolt

By Jamie South | November 21, 2003

Caffeine is highly addictive and causes many long-term threats to one’s health, but that doesn’t stop many students from tipping back the cup. According to the Freedomyou Addiction Center Web site, “Quitting coffee can cause withdrawal symptoms...

PSA presents Rice Bowl

By LaShaunna Watkins | November 21, 2003

The Rice Bowl will serve up a football tournament this weekend thanks to the Philippine Student Association. Kevin Abarra, vice president of activities for the PSA, said other schools will participate in the 16th annual tournament, including DePaul University,...

NIU workers’ families offered scholarships

By Deanna Cabinian | November 21, 2003

A scholarship is available for students whose parents or guardians work at NIU. The Operating Staff Council (OSC) Dependent Award is available to any child of an operating staff employee, said Joe Koch, associate director of the Office of University Publications...

Officials claim cover sheets are necessary in NIU computer labs to maintain privacy, avoid chaos

By Fernie Grace Tiflis | November 21, 2003

A cover sheet is an extra sheet of paper that comes with students’ printouts when they go to any computer lab at NIU. It contains the student’s z-ID number and the time of the printout. Although it may seem like a waste of paper, officials said, there...

The Beatles: Let It Be … Naked

By Derek Wright | November 20, 2003

Tampering with the Beatles is as safe as juggling porcupines. Unless you're one of them. Critiquing an album which, for all extensive purposes, was released 33 years ago and has become an adored staple of pop culture, also bears the same safety hazards....

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