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Impending Finals: De-stress with ASMR

By Sarah Lalond | November 29, 2018

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Three tips to hydrating skin care

By Sarah Fischer | November 29, 2018

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Shop Around: Changing seasons mean new boot deals

By Abby Wisecarver | November 29, 2018

With this time of year, fashion trends change. Put away those flip-flops and sandals, because it’s time to break out the boots. Although most boots can be expensive, if you shop around, consumers can have the same style for a cheaper price.For this...

Apple Music vs. Spotify: Spotify wins

By Maddie Barrett | November 28, 2018

Apple Music and Spotify are battling for listener support, through bargains aimed at college students. Apple Music offers a student discount for $4.99 a month without other benefits; however, Spotify offers the same price but with Showtime and Hulu subscriptions....

‘The Princess Switch’: A not-so-original Netflix Original

By Maddie Barrett | November 28, 2018

Netflix released “The Princess Switch” on Nov. 16, just in time for Christmas.The story begins in illustration of the life of a Chicago baker, Stacy, played by Hudgens. Stacy lives a simple life until her sous chef and longtime friend, Kevin Richards,...

Easy recipes with five ingredients or less: Thanksgiving Leftover Egg Rolls

By Sarah Fischer | November 27, 2018

Welcome back, college chefs! Thanksgiving has come and gone, but the memories of the delectable dishes that cover the dining table remain with us; sometimes for longer than we’d like. As college students on a budget, however, we’re determined to make...

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Purebred Misconception: Consider Canine Adoption

By Sarah Fischer | November 26, 2018

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Tim Burton’s anticipated ‘Dumbo’ teaser trailer releases

By Maddie Barrett | November 20, 2018

In a heartwarming new trailer, “Dumbo” gets a fresh new look. The story follows the same format as the cartoon version that was created 77 years ago.The teaser for the feature film includes a snippet of Michael Keaton as an evil businessman, Danny...

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Small Business Saturday: Shop small

By Maddie Barrett | November 20, 2018

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Register for Unusual Classes this Spring

By Sarah Lalond | November 19, 2018

It’s November, which means it’s time to be thinking of turkeys and your next semester schedule.Before you register, here are unusual classes you might not be aware that NIU offers.Course descriptions are provided by NIU’s course catalog. KNPENIU’s...

Reuse Old Candles with This DIY Candle and Wax Melt Craft

By Sarah Fischer | November 19, 2018

One of the most frustrating things when purchasing candles, other than the price, is that they rarely burn all the way down until the wax is gone. Most of the time, at least a half an inch of wax remains. Instead of throwing the remnants of your candles...