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All content by Michael Swiontek

Peters addresses race allegations

By MICHAEL SWIONTEK
December 10, 2007

In wake of threats, classes to resume as normal

By MICHAEL SWIONTEK
December 10, 2007

Blog: Thoughts on the news media

By MICHAEL SWIONTEK
December 10, 2007

Journalism degrees hard to come by

By MICHAEL SWIONTEK
November 29, 2007

Extended Huskie Bus route to ‘Western View’ neglects safety of everyone for convenience of a few

By MICHAEL SWIONTEK
November 28, 2007

Time to registar for classes is now, WebConnect permitting

By MICHAEL SWIONTEK
November 8, 2007

Broken windows, railroad tie part of Bar One bus vandalism

By MICHAEL SWIONTEK
November 5, 2007

Rant: Donovan McNabb

By MICHAEL SWIONTEK
September 20, 2007

Difficulties arise when juggling work, school

By MICHAEL SWIONTEK
September 12, 2007

Liquor Commission discusses new bar possibilities

By HALEY WHITING and MICHAEL SWIONTEK
September 4, 2007

Smoking ban is overregulation

By MICHAEL SWIONTEK
September 4, 2007

Businesses adjust in different ways to smoking ban

By MICHAEL SWIONTEK and ALAN EDRINN
September 4, 2007

Blog: Smoke free is surreal

By MICHAEL SWIONTEK
September 4, 2007

Blog: Flooded with news

By Michael Swiontek
August 28, 2007

Athletes: For entertainment only

By Michael Swiontek
August 28, 2007

Blog: Bad news brings out good people

By Michael Swiontek
August 27, 2007

Floods run wild in DeKalb area

By Michael Swiontek
August 24, 2007

Molly’s punishment comes just as students return for fall

By Michael Swiontek
August 7, 2007

Barb town bar shuffle

By Michael Swiontek
August 7, 2007

Vick not sacked…yet

By Michael Swiontek
July 31, 2007

State contributions down as tuition rates go up

By Michael Swiontek
July 10, 2007

Incoming students will now pay $205.00 per credit hour to attend NIU

By Michael Swiontek
June 26, 2007

Improve yourself during summer break

By Michael Swiontek
June 19, 2007

Mayor makes Bar One a done bar

By Michael Swiontek
June 19, 2007

Standoff ends in peace

By Michael Swiontek
May 2, 2007

MP Shows and Otto’s unite for new music

By Michael Swiontek
April 9, 2007

Students laugh cares away at Comedy Fair

By Michael Swiontek
April 9, 2007

Comedy scene would bring laughter to DeKalb

By Michael Swiontek
April 9, 2007

Blogger from flight to fight

By Michael Swiontek
March 28, 2007

Would you pay to take a class in this building?

By Stephanie Wise and Michael Swiontek
February 9, 2007

Melting snow + old building + art projects = frustrated students

By Michael Swiontek and Stephanie Wise
February 9, 2007

Fight erupts at Holmes Student Center last week

By Jarrod Rice and Michael Swiontek
February 6, 2007

Super Bowl brings us together

By Nyssa Bulkes and Michael Swiontek
February 5, 2007

Proposed tracking system for Huskie Buses remains under consideration

By Liz Baxter and Michael Swiontek
January 31, 2007

… The Taste

By Michael Swiontek
January 25, 2007

Huskies can influence DeKalb elections

By Michael Swiontek
January 19, 2007

Crime deserves attention, not fear

By Michael Swiontek
November 21, 2006

DeKalb Target Distribution Center opens

By Michael Swiontek
August 1, 2006

DeKalb PD recognized for DUI arrests

By Michael Swiontek
July 11, 2006

Federal loan interest rates to rise come first of July

By Michael Swiontek
June 27, 2006

DeKalb, Sycamore discuss major future projects

By Michael Swiontek
June 20, 2006

Rally changes hours of operation for businesses

By Nyssa Bulkes and Michael Swiontek
May 2, 2006

Will DeKalb be smoked out?

By Michael Swiontek
January 25, 2006

Smoking ban in works

By Michael Swiontek
January 24, 2006

Weather keeps city budget makers on their toes

By Michael Swiontek
January 23, 2006

City looks to lower downtown speeds

By Michael Swiontek
January 20, 2006

DeKalb tackles space limitations

By Michael Swiontek
January 19, 2006

Keating deal falls through

By Michael Swiontek
January 18, 2006

Fans bus to MAC Championship

By Michael Swiontek
December 5, 2005

Home buyers overlook assistance options

By Michael Swiontek
December 5, 2005

Apartment complex on Edgebrook approved

By Michael Swiontek
December 1, 2005

Tax rate sees no change

By Michael Swiontek
December 1, 2005

DeKalb makes a few deals

By Michael Swiontek
November 29, 2005

Impact fees make a jump

By Michael Swiontek
November 29, 2005

Impact fees may triple

By Michael Swiontek
November 28, 2005

Impact fees triple for DeKalb houses

By Michael Swiontek
November 17, 2005

High school to add two courses; one on diversity

By Michael Swiontek
November 16, 2005

Council debates business center

By Michael Swiontek
November 15, 2005

Trip shows development options

By Michael Swiontek
November 14, 2005

DeKalb wants more input from residents

By Michael Swiontek
November 9, 2005

School board discusses improving programs

By Michael Swiontek
November 2, 2005

Building moratorium to expire

By Michael Swiontek
November 2, 2005

Truck traffic tribulations

By Michael Swiontek
October 27, 2005

DeKalb Plan Commission discusses impact fees

By Michael Swiontek
October 27, 2005

Warehouse debated

By Michael Swiontek
October 25, 2005

School Board gets a look at academic performance

By Michael Swiontek
October 19, 2005

Local bar loses liquor license; shut down Friday

By Michael Swiontek
October 19, 2005

Smoking ban gets more background

By Michael Swiontek
October 18, 2005

Firefighters return from New Orleans safely

By Michael Swiontek
October 18, 2005

Impact fees continue to be debate

By Michael Swiontek
October 13, 2005

Gov. proposes All Kids program

By Michael Swiontek
October 11, 2005

Bars now allowed to open at 5 a.m. Saturday

By Michael Swiontek
October 11, 2005

Council members refine skills

By Michael Swiontek
October 10, 2005

Tax break may bring business

By Michael Swiontek
October 6, 2005

DeKalb explores geothermal energy

By Michael Swiontek
October 6, 2005

School board discusses future growth in area

By Michael Swiontek
October 5, 2005

Zoning change shot down

By Michael Swiontek
September 27, 2005

Firefighters return from New Orleans

By Michael Swiontek
September 23, 2005

Firefighters help La. relief

By Michael Swiontek
September 20, 2005
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