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Student Association speaker Christine Wang swears in sophomore nursing major Matthew Pontious and junior finance major Ryan Berg as new SA senators.

Student Association to host #NoShameCampaign

By Jessie Kern | October 23, 2017

Student Association speaker Christine Wang swears in sophomore nursing major Matthew Pontious and junior finance major Ryan Berg as new SA senators.

Pet of the Week: Oct. 23

Pet of the Week: Oct. 23

By Courtesy Pavan Veeramraju | October 23, 2017

Owner: Pavan Veeramraju, junior computer science majorPet’s name: HoneyBreed: Lhasa ApsoPet’s favorite treat: CheeslingsPet’s favorite activity: Honey loves cuddling and going to the dog parkDescribe your pet in five words: “World’s most selfless...

Study playlist

By Sara Rasmussen | October 22, 2017

  1. “Demons” - Vitamin String Quartet (Imagine Dragons)

  2. “Signs” - Drake

  3. “Colors” - Halsey

  4. “New Americana” - Halsey

  5. “The Planets, Op. 32: Venus, the Bringer of Peace” - Gustav Holst

  6. “Moonlight Sonata” - Beethoven

  7. “Hoppípola”- Vitamin String Quartet (Sigur Rós)

  8. “Save Me” - Muse

  9. “Come Fly with Me” - Frank Sinatra

  10. “Baby I’m Yours” - Arctic Monkeys

Bull’s Dysfunction Starts Before Season Begins

By Roland Hacker | October 21, 2017

Bull’s Forward Nikola Mirotic was sent to the hospital after an altercation with teammate Bobby Portis at Tuesday’s practice. With the Bull’s season opening up on October 19, they will be shorthanded two players. As a result of the altercation,...

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Pass the Ketchup: An Inside Look at OCD

By Ginger Simons | October 20, 2017

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A College Student’s Casual Guide to the FAFSA

By Jessie Kern | October 20, 2017

It’s that time of year again, but before you roll your eyes, remember college is expensive. Financial aid can save you some tears after graduation when you realize you really are in debt. The FAFSA 2018-2019 application was made available as of October...

There is no place for hate groups at NIU, so we fixed their sign

OPINION | Hate groups unwelcome at NIU

By James Krause | October 19, 2017

There is no place for hate groups at NIU, so we fixed their sign

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Midterm Mayhem

By Jessie Kern | October 19, 2017

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The Somewhat Answers to Motivation

By Samantha Manahan | October 19, 2017

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