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All content by Rachel Scaman

Star editor: Prepared to leave, say goodbye

By Rachel Scaman
May 9, 2016
Dance Marathon

Dance Marathon

By Rachel Scaman
February 29, 2016
Allen May, general manager of the Northern TV Center and journalism major Jorge Rodas demonstrate a live news broadcast at the TV Center on April 18, 2012.

Northern Television Center manager retiring

By Rachel Scaman
December 7, 2015

Barsema Express to increase stops

By Rachel Scaman
December 3, 2015
Extension brings 10-minute campus in reach

Extension brings 10-minute campus in reach

By Rachel Scaman
November 19, 2015

Alumnus wants ‘chances’ for vets

By Rachel Scaman
November 12, 2015
NIU communication instructor Aimee Barrows jumps in excitement on game show “Let’s Make a Deal.” The episode was filmed over the summer and aired Oct. 24. Barrows said she had to keep quiet about winning $1,000 for three months.

NIU professor strikes big on ‘Let’s Make a Deal’

By Rachel Scaman
November 5, 2015
Dillon Domke, Student Association Senate Speaker, talks during an SA Senate meeting Sunday. The SA has invited students from Northeastern University, College of DuPage and Kishwaukee College, amongst others, to participate in a rally during Gov. Bruce Rauner’s visit to NIU on Thursday.

SA asks schools to join in on rally

By Rachel Scaman
October 26, 2015
Struthers: ‘It’s all about the students’

Struthers: ‘It’s all about the students’

By Rachel Scaman
October 22, 2015

Pass: Opportunities to get involved, Fail: Area unsafe, not university

By Rachel Scaman
September 9, 2015

Tips for being safe on and off campus

By Rachel Scaman
September 7, 2015

Pass: Baker becomes more transparent, Fail: No smoking law extends to city

By Rachel Scaman
September 2, 2015

Pass: Messages around campus bring joy, Fail: McDonald’s offers semester parking

By Rachel Scaman
August 26, 2015

Columns to focus on student voices

By Rachel Scaman
August 23, 2015

Pass, Fail: SA President plans good start to year, Moving SA elections confusing, not good

By Rachel Scaman
May 3, 2015

Printing should stay if it’s what students want

By Rachel Scaman
April 26, 2015

Pass, fail: Sporadic events help NIU connect, Cold temperature back, disappoints

By Rachel Scaman
April 22, 2015

Huskie Pup Line worth every cent

By Rachel Scaman
April 15, 2015

Pass: New iPhone emojis diverse, connect with all Apple users, Fail: Low voter turnout in DeKalb aldermanic elections not ok

By Rachel Scaman
April 8, 2015

St. Patrick’s Day: Top 5 things you shouldn’t do

By Rachel Scaman
March 16, 2015

Pass, Fail: Warm weather to arrive in DeKalb, SA called meeting off, gave no reason

By Rachel Scaman
March 15, 2015

Spring Break: How to catch, release your spring fling

By Rachel Scaman
March 5, 2015

Pass, Fail: NIU assists veterans with networking, Insurance fee increase burdens students

By Rachel Scaman
March 2, 2015

Pass, Fail: SA starting fast with bus changes, NIU spending on Holmes revamp

By Rachel Scaman
February 25, 2015

Pass, Fail: Awareness week bringing NIU closer, Bad weather causes social media craze

By Rachel Scaman
February 22, 2015

Student input needed to keep printing quota

By Rachel Scaman
February 19, 2015

Rauner’s budget plan can cause layoffs, tuition raise

By Rachel Scaman
February 19, 2015

Pass, Fail: Voting will bring DeKalb together, Printing survey questions biased

By Rachel Scaman
February 16, 2015

How to make it through the first day of classes after a snow day

By Rachel Scaman
February 3, 2015

Pass, Fail: Class cancelation keeps NIU safe, No Safe Line may jeopardize safety

By Rachel Scaman
February 1, 2015

Chance to smoke in cars should be given

By Rachel Scaman
January 28, 2015

Pass, Fail: SA moves quickly with bar entry plan, Manspreading on buses disrespectful

By Rachel Scaman
January 25, 2015

Pass, Fail: Trivia at Rec will connect students, Icy sidewalks in need of salting

By Rachel Scaman
January 22, 2015

Attendance alerts good step for better retention

By Rachel Scaman
January 22, 2015

Pass, Fail: Power Five decision to benefit athletes, SA meeting should be No. 1 priority

By Rachel Scaman
January 19, 2015

Columns, editorials to focus on news topics

By Rachel Scaman
January 15, 2015
Brad Paisley performs on stage at the 48th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn.

Pass, Fail: Rauner moves quickly with 1st changes, Convo needs more than country concerts

By Rachel Scaman
January 13, 2015
In Case You Missed It: Fall 2014

In Case You Missed It: Fall 2014

By Rachel Scaman
December 2, 2014

Card cracking scam dies down

By Rachel Scaman
November 6, 2014
Students facing higher costs for travel to city

Students facing higher costs for travel to city

By Rachel Scaman
October 16, 2014
Local Jimmy John’s security breached

Local Jimmy John’s security breached

By Rachel Scaman
September 30, 2014
Dion Hooker, Sycamore senior running back/corner back, runs the ball down the field. DeKalb and Sycamore high schools faced off during the game. About $54,000 was raised during the game, which brought the total raised throughout the Castle Challenge’s history to more than $900,000.

$900K raised during 15 years of Castle Challenge football history

By Rachel Scaman
September 21, 2014
Students' Legal helps homeless

Students’ Legal helps homeless

By Rachel Scaman
September 3, 2014

Corn Fest guide

By Rachel Scaman
August 27, 2014

Radio director’s legacy lives on in visitors center

By Rachel Scaman
June 22, 2014

Retiring legal director found work ‘fulfilling’

By Rachel Scaman
June 15, 2014

Police: Man whose body was found at Baymont died in sleep

By Rachel Scaman
April 21, 2014

Park, Brady dominate in philanthropy competition

By Rachel Scaman
April 9, 2014

DeKalb’s Gangs: Word of gang violence leaves Greek Row residents uneasy, but what truth is there to rumors?

By Rachel Scaman
April 3, 2014

Rauner, Quinn to face off in gov. race

By Rachel Scaman
March 19, 2014

Students and locals hit the town Monday to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

By Rachel Scaman
March 18, 2014
Circus appearance canceled by weather

Circus appearance canceled by weather

By Rachel Scaman
February 18, 2014
A Student Association Senate standing vote was almost unanimous as senators voted to pass a resolution that asks NIU to cancel Circus Spectacular. The vote was part of the SA Senate’s meeting Sunday in the Holmes Student Center.

SA votes ‘no’ to circus show

By Rachel Scaman
February 17, 2014
A DeKalb police cruiser.

Man shot, killed by police after stabbing father, stepmother

By Rachel Scaman
January 28, 2014
A DeKalb police cruiser.

More charged in Travel Inn meth lab bust

By Rachel Scaman
January 21, 2014

DSW plans to open location in DeKalb Shopping Center

By Rachel Scaman
January 9, 2014
Demo shows finals brain food

Demo shows finals brain food

By Rachel Scaman
December 4, 2013

Tattoo shop helps PR class

By Rachel Scaman
November 26, 2013
Randi Kennedy, marketing and management major at Kishwaukee Community College, folds shirts at Feed’em Soup’s clothing closet, 122 S. First St., in April 2012. Feed’em Soup, which is in need of some technological updates, lost a contest that could have garnered it a technology makeover.

Local charities lose out in contest

By Rachel Scaman
November 21, 2013

Sorority works to give holiday cheer

By Rachel Scaman
November 18, 2013

Baker’s ‘pillars’ inaugural focus

By Rachel Scaman
November 12, 2013

Veterans honored by students at flag raising ceremony

By Rachel Scaman
November 12, 2013

University copes with state funding cuts

By Rachel Scaman
October 31, 2013

DeKalb nears end of city manager search

By Rachel Scaman
October 31, 2013
Eric Weldy, vice president of student affairs and enrollment management spoke on matters regarding student retention, recruitment, financial assistance, transfer articulation, and student success during  University Council on Oct. 9 in the Skyroom of the Holmes Student Center.

NIU targets student retention, enrollment

By Rachel Scaman
October 28, 2013
Students, staff and professors formulated ideas and solutions to campus topics, including student retention, research and technology Wednesday, during the Bold Futures Workshop in the Holmes Student Center’s Heritage Room.

Bold Futures gathers input

By Rachel Scaman
October 24, 2013

Women’s tugs shows strength of sisterhood

By Rachel Scaman
October 20, 2013

Business students take skills to catwalk

By Rachel Scaman
October 14, 2013
Bike & Build riders pose by a San Diego sign they spotted along the way. Bike & Build is a national nonprofit that raises money for affordable housing.

Alumna bikes for the better

By Rachel Scaman
October 7, 2013

General education classes may see requirement changes

By Rachel Scaman
October 2, 2013
The World War II medal Andy Reiss found.

Metal detector tries to return found trophy

By Rachel Scaman
September 24, 2013

Princess receives degree

By Rachel Scaman
September 18, 2013
NIU Police Chief Tom Phillips is set to retire in mid-April.

Police chief looks for ways to work with city

By Rachel Scaman
September 17, 2013

Fit Club saves dollars, sheds pounds

By Rachel Scaman
September 9, 2013

LGBT, Women’s Studies meet and greet campus

By Rachel Scaman
September 5, 2013

Democrat club plans goals for new semester

By Rachel Scaman
September 4, 2013

Art exhibit displays student work

By Rachel Scaman
May 6, 2013
President John J. Peters awards communications graduate student Melissa Entzminger with a certificate of appreciation on Wednesday during Peter's last University Council meeting.

University Council honors President Peters at final meeting

By Rachel Scaman
May 1, 2013

Rosenbaum looks forward to job replacements

By Rachel Scaman
May 1, 2013

Day three of Tugs wraps, Phi Kappa Theta prevails

By Rachel Scaman
April 25, 2013
Mara Keisling, Executive Director of The National Center for Transgender Equality, speaks on the issue of equality for transgenders and the LGBT community on Tuesday in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium. Topics included homelessness, violence, employment, healthcare and marriage in the LGBT community.

Guest speaker addresses transgender equality

By Rachel Scaman
April 23, 2013
Members of Sigma Alpha Mu compete against Delta Chi and Phi Kappa Sigma Monday at the annual Tugs competition held adjacent to Huskie Stadium.

Day one of Tugs ends, three teams advance

By Rachel Scaman
April 22, 2013
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