Tao Xu, associate chemistry and biochemistry professor, presents his proposal for the Venture Grant Friday in the Thurgood Marshal Gallery of Swen Parson Hall. Teams competed for a grant of $20,000. Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to volunteer...
(From left) Saajan Pater, senior industrial management technology major, assists senior technology major, Tom Swanberg, test the cam shaft design of the supermileage vehicle Jan. 22, 2014 in the basement of Still Gym. They estimated the craft would get...
The plus and minus grading scale, implemented for the first time in the fall, received mixed reviews from students.In the previous system, a student who earned 91 percent would receive the same grade as another who earned 100 percent. Under the new scale,...
Lauren DeFries, student leader at Grace Place, looks through racks of clothing Friday afternoon during the Fabulous Fashionistas event at Grace Place, 401 Normal Rd. TAILS Humane Society hosted the Fabulous Fashionistas event where they sold designer...
Shannon Summers, graduate nutrition and dietetics student, shows students healthy options for dining in and outside the residence halls with Brain Foods: Fuel for FINALS Wednesday in the New Hall dining area. Some of the options presented included wild...
My favorite part of the new show “Kirstie” was the credits — knowing I didn’t have to watch anymore more of it was a relief.“Kirstie” is about semi-famous Broadway star Madison Banks, played by Kirstie Alley, who is reunited with the son she...
A student pets Roxy the St. Bernard, a therapy dog brought to campus by Susan Nichols, Healing Paws volunteer and Kishwaukee Hospital employee. Roxy's visit was part of a stress-free zone event Tuesday in the Holmes Student Center gallery. The zones will...
Despy Bales, owner of the Sozo Market, 665 E. Lincoln Highway, shows displays of han crafted jewelry, art, trinkets and apparel from Uganda, Zambia, Thailand, Southeast Asia and areas around the globe. Proceeds help fund missionaries in areas where human...
Tim Bretz, Jersey Mike’s employee and freshman computer science major, crafts a sandwich for a customer Sunday at the newly established Jersey Mike’s Subs, 103 N. Annie Glidden Road. DeKalb is looking to bring in more restaurants. Roger Hopkins, DeKalb...
Whether recovering from a huge meal or avoiding setting the table, these movies and shows are perfect for Thanksgiving.“Planes, Trains and Automobiles”Steve Martin and John Candy are a hilarious Thanksgiving duo. This movie is about Martin’s character,...
Standing in the large crowd see Hunger Games’ newest installment, “Catching Fire,” was worth the wait.A midnight premiere is always the most exciting time to go see the next big movie, and Thursday night did not disappoint. I believe I saw at least...
(Left to right) Melissa Lenczewski, director for the Institute for Environment, Sustainability and Energy, and community members Heather Wheeler, Alex Chapman and Jill Cottone make crafts out of recycled materials Tuesday night at Tapa la Luna, 226 E....
