The main floor was filled with recruiting tables and business posters along with the upper level 'ring' around the Convocation Center on Wednesday. Several of the recruiters present are NIU alumni, and were bringing the business world full cirlce to current...
I completely admit to being a Facebook troll. I might even embrace it, depending on what kind of day it’s been. Sometimes, though, I think Facebook trolls me. One day—while I was on Facebook, of course—I happened to look at the People You May Know...
One of the funniest shows of all time is finally making a comeback. Arrested Development has been off the air since 2006, but according to huffingtonpost.com, a new season will premiere this spring on Netflix. The writers plan to write at least 10 episodes...
Like any other music enthusiast, I’ve developed rather ardent crushes on a handful of musicians. There is just something about talented individuals that really revs my engine. Usually, the objects of my affection are bearded, bespectacled and wearing...
I have a problem: I tend to think of the most awkward ways to alleviate tension in any given situation. Whether it’s saying something completely unwarranted or even a single hiccup, I promised myself that, one day, my social blunders would be hilarious....
Rachael Rochocki, senior speech language pathology major: “Yes, because being a community adviser, we were all over the residence halls with our hall directors making sure that nothing was going wrong and watching out for other people. Also, I felt...
Patrick Hoare, junior accounting major: “Yes, because I live in Neptune East and there was a small army of CAs in the lobby making sure no one was doing anything that they weren’t supposed to be.” “I didn’t see a flier or anything from the NIU...
Joey Sliwa, junior electrical engineering major: “Yes. There were police everywhere and there were many programs on campus that promoted student safety.” “Yes, it was safe because of the NIU Police because they are here for our safety 24/7 and not...
One of the funniest TV shows right now just announced it’s taking a hiatus for two years. Comedian Louis C.K. said his show, Louie, will not be making new episodes until 2014. According to RollingStone.com, C.K. said, “I want the show to keep getting...
I find the negative attention given to the single mother in this case in the media is atrocious. Yes, a relationship between a father and daughter is important in many ways. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to have a relationship with her father. As...
In 1995 the movie Judge Dredd was released. Sylvester Stallone plays the titular masked man. Its sequel, known as Dredd 3D, was released Sept. 21 with Karl Urban taking Stallone’s place. In the 1995 film, Dredd (Judge is his profession) gets framed...
The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will perform four French Impressionist pieces for their annual fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the NIU Music Building. The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra began in 1976 and is...
