As a writer, effective communication is vital to connecting to the student body. Kevin Bartelt and I emulated this through our entertaining video blog. “Sauna Sessions” was created six weeks ago to put a comedic spin on the latest news at NIU. This...
The Social Justice Initiative Committee gave students an opportunity to put themselves in the shoes of the oppressed Wednesday. The Tunnel of Oppression (T.O.O.) event started at Western Illinois University in the early 1990s, and NIU held its first event...
Was it a werewolf that killed a young girl in a sleepy Pennsylvania town? Is Olivia Godfrey (Famke Janssen) some sort of cyborg or other immortal being? After the first episode of “Hemlock Grove”, the show only keeps you guessing. I was hooked for...
Don’t you ever feel overwhelmed by going clothes shopping? Everything looks so good, the mannequin’s outfits are amazing, and you just want to own every last piece of clothing in the shop. The unfortunate outcome of your shopping experience is that...
“Reincarnated” is the perfect world to describe Snoop Lion. After a transforming trip to Jamaica, Snoop Lion adopted the rastafarian way of life. Beside the references to drugs, the Bob Marley-influenced album is unlike any of his previously recorded...
Students should put down their books and pick up a controller because anyone can be a gamer. Not only is it really fun to do, it can also help you be more successful in other parts of your life. Learn to notice the small stuff If you have ever played...
The following was taken directly from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Saturday At...
Locals may have an environmentally friendly method of waste disposal coming to their doorsteps next spring. At Monday’s City Council meeting, the council agreed to a five-year contract with Waste Management for waste removal services throughout the...
Patriotism is something I hold dear to my heart. I understand America is not perfect and probably will never be, but whenever I see an American flag fly I feel a strong sense of pride in being an American and I love seeing others like me. For my flag...
John Jones, Student Affairs associate vice president, will leave NIU for the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in early June. “I am extremely pleased that Dr. John Jones will be joining the leadership team at UNC Pembroke,” said UNC Chancellor...
Mara Keisling, Executive Director of The National Center for Transgender Equality, speaks on the issue of equality for transgenders and the LGBT community on Tuesday in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium. Topics included homelessness, violence, employment,...
Mara Keisling, executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality, spoke about advancing equality for transgender individuals Tuesday in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium. The event began at 7 p.m. Keisling said she has influenced many people...
