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The Cleveland Cavaliers have one more move to make

By Khobi Price | September 27, 2017

The trade that sent guard Kyrie Irving from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Boston Celtics in exchange for guard Isaiah Thomas, forward Jae Crowder, center Ante Zizic and the Brooklyn Nets' 2018 first round pick sent shockwaves through the NBA universe....

Wine Not?

By Samantha Manahan | September 27, 2017

I attended a wine festival called IllinoIs Wine in my hometown of Utica, IL. At first, I was a little hesitant; I’ve never been to an event like this, but I thought it couldn’t hurt to try new things.What I thought was a wine tasting turned out to...

A Germophobe’s Guide to Surviving the Germapocalypse

By Ginger Simons | September 27, 2017

Nothing sends a wave of panic down a germophobe’s spine quite like friends, classmates and roommates falling victim to the latest virus making its way around campus. The persistent sickness that seems to pop up at the beginning of every school year...

New From Starbucks…The Maple Pecan Latte

By Cayli Mitchell | September 26, 2017

Starbucks released the Maple Pecan Latte on the first day of fall, September 22. This flavor is another option for those who don’t like their Pumpkin Spice Latte #PSL, released on September 5. The Maple Pecan is the first fall drink to accompany the...

Jacon Michnick, DeKalb economic development planner, spoke about student involvement within living situations throughout town at the Student Association meeting Sunday.

Revitalization in question

By Maddie Steen | September 25, 2017

On Sept. 17, Jason Michnick, DeKalb economic development planner, spoke in front of the Student Association about DeKalb revitalization strategies and specifically about the student housing surplus; he wants students’ help in changing the demographics...