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New imaging cameras are hot

By J.D. Piland | January 14, 2002

Back in December, the DeKalb Fire Department acquired two new tools for fighting fires -- thermal-imaging cameras. DeKalb firefighters didn’t have to wait long to put their new tools to use. On Jan. 1 a fire ignited at 824 Shipman Avenue. The Bullard...

Animal exhibit teaches conservation

By Nicholas Alajakis | January 14, 2002

SYCAMORE - Nearly 350 stuffed animals may soon be on display at the Sycamore Community Center. Local political and business leaders met Friday at Sophie’s Fargo Hotel in Sycamore to help raise money and discuss possible plans for the 350 animal specimens...

If NIU builds it, they will come

By Libby John | December 7, 2001

With 50 percent of the construction done, Barsema Hall — the new $20 million home for the College of Business — is expected to be ready for its fall 2002 opening. "We're moving forward and on schedule," said Eddie Williams, executive vice president...

Latino art captures flavor of life

By Stephanie Barnes | December 7, 2001

Some say imagination is the key to artistic expression. Imagination was on display Thursday at the Center for Latino and Latin-American Studies, as center art curator Abel Garcia presented a student art show entitled, "La Imaginacion Latina: The Latino...

Arena near fall 2002 finish date

By Libby John | December 7, 2001

With a Christmas tree and an American flag waving on its top, the arena is ready for winter construction. After nine long days of work from Nov. 19 to Nov. 28, the digging of the bowl, the lower level complex where basketball games will be played, finally...

RHOP’s work to ensure safety

By Victor M. Santiago | December 7, 2001

An altercation Sunday at Douglas Hall left one man injured, three men in police custody and a residence hall security system with sobering answers to tough questions. Shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday, someone tried to enter Douglas Hall without proper identification....

Save Fido, and some dough

By Linda Luk | December 7, 2001

Recycled animals are seeking homes for the holiday season. Through its Tree of Hope, Petco pet and supplies store, 1500 Sycamore Road, helps people donate money to a local non-profit animal shelter. "Tree of Hope is once a year from Nov. 18 through Christmas...

DeKalb businesses face slowdown

By Jenan Diab | December 7, 2001

The holiday season has arrived as well as the end of the NIU semester. With the recent downturn in the economy, students who pack their bags and head home leave some DeKalb businesses uncertain about holiday sales.

"With the economy slowing down and talk of recession and spending, it's hard to tell how DeKalb will fare," said Scott Ellenberger, President of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce. Ellenberger said there is a little bit of an impact when students leave DeKalb on winter break but more so for student-oriented businesses.

The effect of students leaving for Christmas is fairly minor from a retailer's standpoint, which is day-to-day. Monthly, sales balance out when students come back in mid-January, he said.

"For general community retailers, what slippage lost will be made up for in the community," Ellenberger said.

Norm Chavoski, manager of Molly's Eatery and Drinkery, 1022 W. Lincoln Highway, thinks that business will remain consistent during the holiday season.

Chavoski said that when NIU students leave for home, students whose parents live in DeKalb come back from other schools.

"We have a different route," he said. "Residents come out, and there's a lot of college kids that live in DeKalb that go to U of I and ISU."

Students might go home for a couple of days, but they come back and maybe come in three to four days a week, Chavoski added.

Robert Goering, co-owner of Andy's Tavern, 317 E. Lincoln Highway, already has seen a decrease in business.

There has been a slight decrease in business since the terrorist attacks but the holiday season should be consistent, Goering said.

Goering believes with any break a diminishment in sales can be expected.

"It depends on how you diversify your markets," he said.

Mike Hillman, owner of Domino's Pizza in the Village Commons, 901 Lucinda Ave., said low sales during the holiday season are normal.

Hillman and many of the Village Commons businesses can look forward to relaxation during the holiday season.

A lot of businesses close down during the holiday season because there are just not enough students, Hillman said.

NIU looks to expand

By Brooke R. Robinson | December 7, 2001

NIU hopes to acquire 10 more acres of land on the far west side of campus through negotiations with private landowners who currently possess property that surrounds the arena construction site. The two parcels of land, measuring 3.15 acres and 7.08 acres,...

Altgeld renovation has progressed, but more work still needs to come

By Beth Oltmanns | December 7, 2001

Progress continues on the renovation of Altgeld Hall, and work will continue during winter break. This semester the conservatory links were completed, the mechanical rooms were prepared and the east, west and lobby floor entrances were poured, said Patricia...

BOT addresses budget cuts

By Brooke R. Robinson | December 7, 2001

NIU President John Peters and Board of Trustees chair Manuel Sanchez addressed the university's ongoing response to Illinois Governor George Ryan's budget cuts at Thursday's Board of Trustees meeting. The budget will take two hits, Sanchez said. Ryan...

ISA event draws restrictions

By J.D. Piland | December 6, 2001

The Indian Student Association now is under tight regulations by the Student Association. The regulations were handed down Wednesday night by the SA Finance Committee because the ISA charged an admission price to get into its New Year's celebration Nov....

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