Pass: Dragons, Tupac, Hunger Games to appear in spring curriculumThe College of Education has unveiled 15 intriguing classes that relate to pop culture topics, according to today’s article in the Northern Star.Considering the fact that I spend a rather...
With less than two weeks left in the semester, students are looking forward to a month free of classes.Although it’s important to lie around and relax over the next month, there are also many fulfilling ways to spend time this winter break. Volunteering...
This semester has come with its ups and downs, academically and otherwise. No matter the case, classes are just about over and there were probably things we would all have liked to do differently.Whether we have regrets from classes we could’ve done...
Finals week can be a restless time, but there are things you can do to alleviate some of the stress and keep you sharp and alert.Arguably the most important aspect of a person’s lifestyle that influences brain power is diet. During such an integral...
One more week of class before much-needed vacationIt’s finally happening, folks. The last week of class is upon us.I’m sure for many of us, myself included, this week marks one of the most stressful seven-day periods of the entire semester. But, amid...
Our college careers can be difficult to keep track of, but luckily we have our MyNIU Student Center page to guide us through the struggle.It’s important for college students to keep track of credits, grades and finances, and this resource helps us do...
As a former Huskie football player and alumnus, I was thoroughly impressed with the robust attendance and enthusiasm of the NIU student body at the Ball State game.They braved the cold weather rather than watch in the warmth of their dorm or apartment....
As college students, we have the pleasure of summer vacations and month-long Christmas breaks. There’s no better way to take advantage of this time off than to visit places entirely different from home.By seeing a different part of the world, you’re...
The Thanksgiving feast is a tradition filled with good food, love and laughter, but it also leads to some unhealthy choices.Luckily, you’re reading this before the highly anticipated holiday. There are ways to prepare that will help you avoid waking...
A Filipino typhoon relief dinner Sunday night was more than just a fundraiser — it was an immersion into the Filipino culture.The fundraising dinner, held at the Oak Crest Retirement Center, 2944 Greenwood Acres Drive, was arranged by the Filipino American...
The DeKalb-Sycamore community has stepped up in the wake of Illinois’ recent storms and tornadoes.On Nov. 17, one of several tornadoes in the Midwest destroyed much of Washington, which is about two hours from DeKalb. The tornado ravaged buildings and...
The holiday season is my favorite time of the year because it’s all about spending time with those you love and spreading a little cheer along the way.For some lucky kids, the holidays came early thanks to an event hosted by the College Parents Group.The...
