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Petition challenges coming circus act

By Allison Krecek | January 30, 2014

Some students and faculty are hoping a petition could stop an upcoming circus show at the Convocation Center.Anthropology assistant professor Mitch Irwin created a petition to “Cancel the ‘Circus Spectacular’ scheduled for March 4” because it...

Lauren DeFries, student leader at Grace Place, looks through racks of clothing Friday afternoon during the Fabulous Fashionistas event at Grace Place, 401 Normal Rd. TAILS Humane Society hosted the Fabulous Fashionistas event where they sold designer clothing and shoes from upscale consignment shops for $3 to $5. Proceeds from the event are donated to caring for homeless animals.

Fashionistas assist TAILS

By Allison Krecek | December 8, 2013

Designer clothing to handmade scarves and jewelry — locals could find all that and more at the Fabulous Fashionistas sale Thursday to Saturday.Across the street from the Holmes Student Center, shoppers were able to buy designer clothing and accessories...

Upcoming temperatures to fall to low ’20s, teens

By Allison Krecek | December 5, 2013

While northern Illinois’ weather has remained at a constant cool lately, temperatures will drop within the next week.NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste said temperature highs will drop into the low ’20s and teens.“There won’t be any snow storms,...

Pop culture finds way into new courses

By Allison Krecek | December 4, 2013

Listening to Tupac, reading the Hunger Games and playing Dungeons and Dragons are all things students can do in classes coming next semester.The College of Education has created 15 classes available to all. The courses have been promoted through posters...

Fans cheer on the Huskies Nov. 13 during the game aginst Ball State.  The football team is headed to Detroit Friday for the MAC Championship game — NIU’s fourth consecutive appearance in the match — but NIU’s student travel package has already sold out. The package offered a round trip, meal and entry to the game. NIU does not currently have an alternative plan to help students get to the game.

Tickets going fast as NIU heads to Detroit

By Allison Krecek | December 3, 2013

Students were so eager to see the Huskies play in the MAC Championship game Friday that tickets for the round trip package were sold out by Monday morning.NIU arranged for five buses to take students to see the football team play in Detroit for the championship...

Dinner raises funds to help victims of Haiyan

By Allison Krecek | November 25, 2013

Locals hosted a dinner to help raise money for Typhoon Haiyan survivors Sunday.Sunday’s dinner event was held at the Oak Crest Retirement Center, 2944 Greenwood Acres Drive. The event was hosted by the Filipino-American Association of Northern Illinois.Evelina...

Alumni work to make travel easier

By Allison Krecek | November 24, 2013

Two alumni are using what they learned at NIU to found a business that makes traveling in Southeast Europe a little easier.Alumni Matija Biljeskovic and Fraser Gibson are collaborating with others to make a bus ticketing system for Southeast Europe. The...

Vigil shows ‘trans lives matter’

By Allison Krecek | November 20, 2013

Students used a Wednesday remembrance night to educate others on what it means to be transgender.At the night of remembrance, students were asked to remember transgender people who have died. Participants started with a candlelight vigil and a reading...

A cold one at the Convo?

By Allison Krecek | November 20, 2013

Water, soda, juice — drinks a person might buy at a sporting game or event at the Convocation Center. NIU may add something else: alcohol.After President Doug Baker gave control of the Convocation Center to the Athletic Department, it began thinking...

(Left to right) Melissa Lenczewski, director for the Institute for Environment, Sustainability and Energy, and community members Heather Wheeler, Alex Chapman and Jill Cottone make crafts out of recycled materials Tuesday night at Tapa la Luna, 226 E. Lincoln Highway, in a fundraiser for the Green Lens Environmental Film Festival.

Students upcycle treasures

By Allison Krecek | November 19, 2013

Fashion is constantly changing, but instead of going out to spend money on a new jacket, students learned how to upcycle Tuesday.When upcycling, participants take something old and used, like an old shirt or dress, and use that to make something new....

Search for CFO underway

By Allison Krecek | November 19, 2013

To help make financial decisions, NIU is conducting a national search for its first chief financial officer.A CFO is responsible for managing the financial risks and decisions of a corporation or university. After Doug Baker started as NIU’s president...

The New Music Ensemble plays in the Music Building at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Tuesday night. The concert series brings students and guests artists onstage, providing a “nice change” in sound, said attendee Kayla Steger, freshman cello performance major.

Series pairs music majors, guests

By Allison Krecek | November 6, 2013

Violins, cellists and flute players combined their talents in the second performance of the Fourth NIU New Music Festival Tuesday.Students and family were invited to hear from NIU’s own music majors along with guest musicians Matt Ulery and Geoffrey...