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HuskieBall Announces 2018 Schedule

By Ryan Ostry | November 20, 2017

The 2017-18 men’s baseball team released its schedule for the upcoming season this past Friday featuring 18 home games at Ralph McKinzie Field.NIU will play three more home games than they did last season and will feature it’s first game on Feb. 16...

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Three Tasteful Teas

By Lauren Clohessy | November 17, 2017

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Satire news is politically involving

By Maddie Steen | November 16, 2017

Students who are unwilling to, or uninterested in, watching the news should consider watching satirical news shows like Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show and The Colbert Report as a way to stay informed; these shows offer not only an entertaining way...

National Fast Food Day

November 16, 2017

There seems to be pressure to eat healthy, home-cooked meals, but sometimes you're just craving a greasy burger and an extra large french fry. Luckily, Thursday, November 16 serves as the perfect excuse to give into temptation.The hardest part will be...

Three Best Places to Find Audiobooks

By Victoria Lambton | November 15, 2017

While the ebook industry might be in decline, audiobooks are thriving with an estimated revenue of $2 billion. The biggest benefit to listening rather than reading comes is its easy accessibility. From your morning commute to folding laundry, you can...

How to Survive the Dreaded Holiday Questions

By Tatianna Salisbury | November 14, 2017

Tis’ the season to swallow your pride and yell your frustrations into a bowl of mashed potatoes. Drown your sorrows in a gravy boat and pack in the feelings like hot leftovers because it’s the holidays and family discussions are going to get real...

Festive Beverages For People Who Can’t Do Caffeine

By Ginger Simons | November 14, 2017

I love coffee, tea, cappuccinos, lattes and mochas… basically, if you can purchase it at Starbucks, I want it. However, if you’re anything like me, what feels great in the moment becomes jittery anxious turmoil about an hour later. It’s tough being...

A for Effort: Dealing With Academic Struggle

By Ginger Simons | November 14, 2017

Up until college, I never really had to worry about my grades. Admittedly, I was an honors kid who coasted through classes without really trying. I cared about doing well, but never really had to stress myself out over my grades, because they always seemed...

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The Chicago Bulls Weekly Rundown: Week 4

By Khobi Price | November 14, 2017

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The Somewhat Answers of How To Be a Better You

By Samantha Manahan | November 10, 2017

Everyone tells you “the only thing you need to do is be yourself,” and yet all we do is strive to be someone better. I’m coming at you this week with another Somewhat Answers To, to help show you the things I’m currently working on in my own life...

Veterans Day Freebies & Specials

By Roland Hacker | November 10, 2017

My fellow veterans, or those of you that know a veteran, listed below are local deals Veterans can take advantage of this Veteran's Day. At the bottom of the page you can find a link to the full list of specials available throughout the country. Have...