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What if I smoke a blunt in my room?

By Larry Bolles | August 21, 2003

Dear Students, Welcome to Northern Illinois University! It is indeed a pleasure to officially extend this warm and sincere greeting to all new and returning students at our great university. My name is Dr. Larry D. Bolles, and I am the director of the...

URL offers sanctuary away from home

By Sylvia Fuentes and Ed. | August 21, 2003

Dear Students, Welcome Back! As the director of the University Resources for Latinos, I would like to give some detail about our department and how we can better serve the needs of the Latino community. The URL is a home away from home to our growing...

Huskie Bash served up fun for all on Thursday

By Christina Chapman | August 21, 2003

Returning to the outdoors from the Convocation Center, the sixth annual Huskie Bash catered to the appetites and entertainment pleasures of all.

The festivities were held last Thursday in Central Park. Vendors offered a variety of food from bagels and pizza to custard and gourmet coffee. The Chesapeake Bagel Co. was at the Huskie Bash for the fifth time.

"We like the community relations with Northern," said Paul Vanderbleek, Chesapeake’s executive baker.

This year’s bash saw some first-time companies involved.

"A lot of new vendors wanted to participate this year, like Culver’s, Rosemary’s and U.S. Cellular," said Brian Smith, NIU’s food service administrator.

Some vendors actually had to be turned away, he said.

Culver’s participated for the first time this year, serving custard and cheese curds. Culver’s First Assistant Manager Amanda Corona said the business joined the Huskie Bash to get more involved with NIU.

Along with food, merchandise also was available at this year’s bash. Out on a Whim, a body piercing store owned by Kenny Weinstock, participated this year selling body jewelry, incense and beaded curtains. U.S. Cellular and Comcast advertised contract deals and special offers.

Many vendors also gave away items for free. For example, NIU’s Orientation Office gave out frisbees and L.A. Tan and Caribou Coffee passed out coupons. Many students walked around with hands full of free drinking cups from Papa John’s and the Village Commons Bookstore.

Inflatable games, such as a boxing ring with oversized boxing gloves, attracted many students. But because of the high temperatures, few bouts lasted long.

And it wasn’t just freshmen at the bash. Joe Cinardi, a senior marketing major fresh out of the boxing ring, said his favorite part of the bash was that it was back outside. "It’s cool, it feels like we’re really back at school."

Amy Henschen, a junior elementary education major who’s also a community adviser at Stevenson Towers, said students attend the Huskie Bash to meet new people.

She thinks it’s important for new students to visit the bash because "it gives the students a chance to mingle before classes start."

Freshman textile apparel and merchandising major Kristy Bormann found the bash helpful because people approached her just to say "hello" and to tell her about events on campus. Her mother, Laura, thought it was great, except for one thing.

"We’d like to request cooler weather," she said.

Put yourself in the pound for this year’s Huskie sports games

By Cary Groth | August 21, 2003

Dear New Huskie, Welcome to Northern Illinois University. Huskie athletics offers you exciting Division 1A sports. We are home to the best student section in the Mid-American Conference - The Dog Pound! Huskie athletics are here to make your experience...

Important dates

August 21, 2003

August 25 • Fall 2003 semester/classes begin • Last day to submit completed immunization information to avoid being assessed a $25 late fee August 28 • 6:35 p.m. - NIU football vs. University of Maryland Sept. 1 • Labor Day - No Classes Sept....

NIU’s SA hopes to serve up a winner

By Shaun N. Crisler | August 21, 2003

Welcome back to another great year here at NIU! It is my honor and privilege to welcome the newcomers to NIU by inviting them to share in the wealth and diversity of what our university has to offer. To the regulars here on campus, I invite you to explore...

Police to crack down on parties

By Shivangi Potdar | August 21, 2003

The DeKalb Police Department is busy preparing for the return of NIU students. Anticipating big parties tonight, Friday and Saturday nights, police will have an increased presence in the Greek Row area, primarily Greenbrier Road; the area of John Street...

You missed all this

By Alice Webb | August 21, 2003

June 17 NIU will receive an 8.2 percent decrease, or about $9.1 million, in its general revenue funding for operations during fiscal year 2004. NIU’s Board of Trustees approved the fiscal 2005 budget guidelines, which includes a 5 percent pay increase...

Budget cuts hinder work

By Stephanie Gandsey and Shivangi Potdar | August 21, 2003

The battle of the budget isn’t over, but NIU’s administration is making students its top priority when it comes to the cuts. Eddie Williams, director of Finance and Facilities, said this year NIU has record enrollment and students may notice some...

Take the scenic journey

By Anne Seitzinger | August 21, 2003

Dear student, Welcome to the world of study abroad at Northern Illinois University! The NIU Study Abroad Office can make it possible for you to explore other cultures, learn a new language, experience the grandeur of ancient and contemporary art and architecture...

Future at your fingertips

By John Peters | August 21, 2003

On behalf of all the students, faculty and staff of Northern Illinois University, allow me to extend to you a warm welcome and best wishes as you begin or continue your time at NIU. Throughout history, education has been the key to helping individuals...

So, who’s this ombudsman?

By Tim Griffin | August 21, 2003

Greetings from the staff members in the Office of the Ombudsman! The NIU ombudsman is a neutral party who provides any member of the campus community with confidential and informal assistance that may help resolve concerns related to the university, especially...

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