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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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

ISA celebrates unity

By Stephanie Gandsey | August 5, 2003

The Indian Student Association will hold an Independence Day celebration at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Newman Catholic Student Center, 512 Normal Road. "It’s a social gathering to celebrate the culture and unity among people," said Krupa Patel, public...

Summer graduation held at arena for first time

By Shivangi Potdar | August 5, 2003

It’s almost time for some students to harvest the fruit of their efforts at NIU. On Saturday, this summer’s graduating students from the baccalaureate, master’s and doctorate levels will come together at one commencement ceremony to receive their...

Program enrollment soars

By Alice Webb | August 5, 2003

By recruiting students through orientation and registration, the university honors program has grown by 200 students since last year. A reason for the high enrollment, program director Michael Martin said, is because the program directors recruit students...

Learning through smart rooms

By Alice Webb | August 5, 2003

With the help of smart classrooms, NIU is able to find more effective ways to help professors give lectures. Smart classrooms consist of computers with updated software such as Microsoft Office XP, which includes Microsoft Office Suite. The new software...

A family affair

By Aacia Hussain | August 5, 2003

After 25 years of one family’s ownership, longtime hot spots Molly’s and Amnesia’s have been sold. The sale culminates the transfer of ownership from one family to another. Chris and Mike Carpenter, brothers and former owners of the night spots,...

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