Over the past few years, vintage clothing has become more and more popular. AMC’s “Mad Men” set the bar high for vintage wardrobes. Katherine Jane Bryant, the costume designer for the show, has done an impeccable job of dressing each character from...
Once you’ve finally dropped your pack and your call of duty has concluded, many vets find themselves wondering, “How to go from the military to the civilian workforce?” If your experience in the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) was like mine,...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. At 1:04 a.m., officers were alerted to 711 Russell Road for a report...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. At 6:16 p.m., an officer was dispatched to New Hall West in regard...
CBS will air an episode about Maria Ridulph and the Jack McCullough case in a new episode of “48 Hours” at 9 p.m. Saturday. Erin Moriarty will report in the episode, “Cold as Ice.” McCullough was found guilty in September of kidnapping and murdering...
The relationship between DeKalb and NIU is just one of many focused topics of conversation between mayoral candidates for the upcoming election. “I think DeKalb and NIU can greatly improve the relationship that they have,” said mayoral candidate Jennifer...
Tuesday’s snowstorm may have shut down the campus, but it did not shut down the fun. Stephanie Bourgeois, senior environmental studies major; Isabelle Bourgeois, senior community leadership and civic engagement major; and Rebecca Mensing, senior interactive...
When more than 80,000 people attend a four-day music festival, expectations elevate for the following years. With memorable performances from the Dave Matthews Band, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Metallica (just to name a few), the young Kevin Bartelt has...
Huskie Stadium may receive up to $650,000 in upgrades, according to the Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee (FFOC) agenda. The stadium could see these upgrades before the 2013 season, pending the Board of Trustees’ approval. The FFOC approved...
The area nearly doubled its average snowfall accumulation for the month of March following a storm Tuesday. NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste said the snow was heavy, wet and compacted as it hit the ground. “The typical average in March is 4.2 inches,”...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. At 9:36 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the NIU Police Department...
This weekend, some students will pack their bags and head for warmer weather, causing crime rates around DeKalb to decrease. However, police are wary of would-be robbers. “Most years we see a decrease in overall crime,” said Cmdr. Jason Leverton....
