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Bears trade for All-Pro Khalil Mack

Bears trade for All-Pro Khalil Mack

By Tim Boyle | September 2, 2018

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace, left, and head coach Matt Nagy, right, flank newly acquired player Khalil Mack who displays his jersey after speaking with the media during an NFL football news conference Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill. (Tim Boyle/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

‘Disenchantment’ Beguiles Modern College Students with Relevant Humor

By Mackenzi Butson | August 31, 2018

Netflix show, “Disenchantment”, leaves audiences both enchanted and disturbed as the characters embark on a series of medieval misadventures.Matt Groening, creator of “The Simpsons” and “Futurama”, released another animated treasure. “Disenchanted”...

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Get Involved on Campus!

By Ashley Hines | August 30, 2018

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NIU STEM Outreach program member works during a performance at the Community Stage on Sunday at Corn Fest.

NIU STEM Cafe draws DeKalb Makers

By Sophia Mullowney | August 30, 2018

NIU STEM Outreach program member works during a performance at the Community Stage on Sunday at Corn Fest.

What to Expect After Move-In Day

By Ashley Hines | August 29, 2018

Moving away from home is a high school graduate’s dream. However, sometimes it's not all cracked up to be.Freshman year of college can be the hardest, because people are moving from their childhood home right to living on their own. For some, this is...

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Start Your Semester Strong at the Writing Center

By Mackenzi Butson | August 28, 2018

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Men’s soccer sets tone for season with overtime win

By Roland Hacker | August 27, 2018

The men’s soccer team won a thriller by scoring in overtime Friday night to beat the University of Cincinnati Bearcats 1-0.“It would’ve been nice to win in regulation,” Head Coach Ryan Swan said. “It is always exciting to win in overtime though.”Freshman...

An Open Letter to Incoming Freshmen

By Maddie Barrett | August 27, 2018

Dear incoming freshmen,This is your time. You can finally achieve the goals you’ve always wanted, step outside of your comfort zone and meet new people. You’re going to have so much fun, believe me.College isn’t all fun and games, though. It takes...

College Students Need to See ‘Christopher Robin’

By Mackenzi Butson | August 19, 2018

It’s time to finally visit the Hundred Acre Wood, once more. via GIPHY This movie is a cinematic masterpiece geared toward nostalgic adults who once dreamed of having their own Pooh and playing in the Hundred Acre Wood.   “Christopher Robin”...

An atypical college girl’s guide to bullet journaling

By Maddie Barrett | August 16, 2018

Image Courtesy PexelsBullet journaling is all over social media. It’s a customizable journal that can be anything the writer wishes it to be. It can be a planner, sketchbook, diary or all of the above.Get a journalAn obvious, but important first step...

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An Insider’s Look at College Dorm Hacks

By Ashley Hines | August 15, 2018

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‘The Dark Tourist’: An Unimpressive Netflix Original

By Maddie Barrett | August 15, 2018

New Zealand journalist and filmmaker, David Farrier embarks on a journey around the world to visit dark and unusual tourist destinations.Although he explores obscure places, the way Farrier carries himself and how he reacts to situations can be interpreted...