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NIU’s ROTC students prepare for possible military action

By Beth Oltmanns | September 27, 2001

While the military response to the Sept. 11 attacks may not immediately affect the 92 students in the NIU Army ROTC program, two program graduates are being prepared for action. Lt. William Chomos and Lt. Jon Lorenzi have received their military assignments...

Weekend hunger pains

By Mark Bieganski | September 27, 2001

It's not entirely impossible to find food on campus during the weekend, but options are limited. Students who pay for their meal plans expect to be able to eat whenever they are hungry, but from Friday through Sunday the residential dining halls operate...

New SA Senate fills seats

By J.D. Piland | September 27, 2001

On Thursday evening, the senators were notified by phone or in person of their appointment to the 2001 SA Senate. Even though the polls saw a low turnout, the election went off without a hitch, said election judge Lynette Jackson. The only hold-up in...

City to extend Bethany Rd

By Nicholas Alajakis | September 26, 2001

DeKalb residents living on the north side of the city soon will have an extension of one of their roads. "It's all part of a long-range plan the city of DeKalb has to build a ring around the city.‘ Bill Lorence DeKalb County Engineer Residents living...

Employers seek people with various computer skills

By Linda Luk | September 26, 2001

Computer skills are essential for people entering the work force in this age of information technology. Many people know that employers look for communication skills and previous experience when hiring. What some people don't know is that employers also...

Store puts first year to bed

By Tyler Vincent | September 26, 2001

The first thing you will notice about Mattress Warehouse, 1224 E. Lincoln Highway, is the location. It is not the most hospitable location for a young business.

Located on a gravel road almost directly behind Melendez Video in DeKalb, the only indications of the store's existence are two small temporary signs posted on the ground.

But whatever obstacles the location has presented for the business, they seem to be manageable because last month, Mattress Warehouse celebrated its first anniversary in business.

"Our location is challenging, but the overhead is low," said store co-owner Mike Kisluk, a 1979 NIU graduate with a degree in English. His wife, Aubrieta Hope also owns the store. "The secret is that as we started the business, we took baby steps. We made sure things were working before we began paying on other things. It surprises people that we are out here at all, but it goes well."

Inside the 11,000 sq. ft. showroom, a two-sectioned motif emerges with mattresses, futons and bed frames against one brick-layered room and one wood board-framed wall, giving more than a subtle hint of the building's previous stints as a lumber yard and coal and ice business.

Kisluk said his store holds 11 different types of traditional mattresses and five different types of futons. He adds that the NIU community plays a vital role in his business.

"Northern is very important to us," Kisluk said. "And not just from a student perspective. We get business from faculty and administration.

"DeKalb offers a unique demographic. We'll meet people from all over the world because of their connection with the university, but we also get people who are fleeing from the higher populated areas."

Kisluk originally came up with the idea for the business while selling household goods. Around the Mattress Warehouse facilities lie the mini-storage facilities of DeKalb Distributing.

"I rented a couple of bins, and I used to sell out of there," Kisluk said. "So I knew people would venture back here. I had a brief stint selling furniture for Carson's, and I thought we could do this ourselves and open a business."

Kisluk said that the warehouse's future will have more emphasis on quality than expansion.

"Part of the American mindset is to expand, expand, expand," he said. "But we're trying to keep this a sleep specialty shop and working with people."

SA to announce election results

By J.D. Piland | September 26, 2001

Student Association Reporter Even though the Student Association Senate election was completed Wednesday, the winners will not be announced until today. Election commissioner Lynette Jackson said the election ran smoothly, without problems and with a...

Persona Charms bracelets link strangers

By Katie Carrico | September 26, 2001

You know you've always wanted to start a fashion trend. Italian charm bracelets are all the rage in California, and although DeKalb isn't necessarily the fashion mecca of the world, two NIU students are working hard to bring this trend to the land of...

HSC roof leak to be fixed soon

By Nicholas Alajakis | September 26, 2001

Work on the $420,000 re-roofing of a section of the Holmes Student Center is expected to be completed in three weeks. Students without plumbing will no longer be able to satisfy their showering needs by heading into the Holmes Student Center with a washcloth...

City to extend Bethany Rd.

By Nicholas Alajakis | September 26, 2001

DeKalb residents living on the north side of the city soon will have an extension of one of their roads. Residents living in and around Bethany Road and the River Mist subdivision soon can expect an extension of Bethany Road from its current ending point...

O’Neil wows Sandburg crowd

By Jeff Goluszka | September 26, 2001

There aren't many people who were buddies with 1930s sprinter Jesse Owens, have played baseball with color barrier-buster Jackie Robinson and have met with former President Bill Clinton, but Buck O'Neil has. Baseball legend John "Buck" O'Neil spoke, sang,...

‘Experience the culture’

By Mark Bieganski | September 25, 2001

Students interested in studying abroad were able to explore their options at the ninth annual Study Abroad Fair on Tuesday. Students met with members of the NIU study abroad office, members of the financial aid office and representatives from several...

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