Pass: Res halls need more events like '50s nightWhen I was in high school, I fell in love with doo-wop, rock ‘n’ roll and all the rebellious sounds of the 1950s.Yes, I know. Four-part harmonies and cheesy guitar solos don’t exactly ring as being...
NIU President Doug Baker has been making extensive efforts to bring about change. Perhaps the most important one he’s put forth is the Bold Futures Workshops.These workshops were created with the intent of bringing our community together to collaborate...
Pass: 'Paperless classrooms' set for school districtDeKalb School District 428 is planning to have electronic devices available to every student by 2016, according to the Daily Chronicle.Students in elementary school will likely use iPads, while high...
How am I going to afford this?The Scholarship Office hoped to answer that question with a presentation Wednesday at the Holmes Student Center. The event was held to help incoming students find and apply for scholarships.Scholarship Office Director Anne...
Pass: Troops to receive holiday surpriseThe ROTC program is set to send soldiers in eastern Afghanistan care packages for Thanksgiving, according to today’s Northern Star article.I’ve had relatives overseas during holidays in the past, and holidays...
For many students, the idea of an internship seems intimidating and even scary.For others, it’s the long-awaited chance to make that transition from an undergraduate life on campus to a professional standpoint as an adult in the real world.Students...
Pass: ‘Children of the Corn’ sketch show to mix culture, fun, frightRather than getting drunk all Halloween weekend, do something with less alcohol but just as much entertainment.The School of Theatre and Dance seniors are hosting a sketch comedy...
No. 3: Sleeping problemsIf you find yourself having trouble sleeping because your mind just won’t shut off, take it easy.We all know sleep is important, but it is especially so in the winter months. According to Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler of the Mayo...
Pass: Costume club gets help from multiple charitiesNine-year-old Susana Martin has sparked a community movement to help less fortunate children enjoy Halloween.Her efforts have even caught the attention of Feed’em Soup. An idea as good as this doesn’t...
Northern Illinois University has experienced many changes and challenges in recent history. Even now, we face additional state funding cuts, all while our enrollment and retention rates continue to decline; however, these challenges are not insurmountable.President...
If you didn’t have a chance to make it to STEMfest Saturday, the STEM Outreach program works all year to satisfy and spark scientific curiosities.I sat in on an Outreach meeting as STEMfest was approaching. While the fest is able to draw hoards of people...
Pass: Professor simplifies physics for all studentsProfessor David Hedin broke down physics for the everyday Joe Tuesday in the Founders Memorial Library.Instead of explaining multiple universes like Sheldon would on the Big Bang Theory and rambling off...
