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Sophomore sociology major Laura Commings uses a printer Wednesday in Founders Memorial Library. Students will have their $7-per-semester printing subsidy, which was set to end this spring, extended for one year.

$7-per-semester printing subsidy to return for 1 year

By Satta Kendor | April 27, 2015

Sophomore sociology major Laura Commings uses a printer Wednesday in Founders Memorial Library. Students will have their $7-per-semester printing subsidy, which was set to end this spring, extended for one year.

Petition calls for more printing for students

By Lauren Cliffe | September 29, 2014

More than 220 people have signed an online petition to return the campus’ student printing limit to $14.Amanda Shaffer, a senior elementary education major who posted the petition on Change.org, said many students have already used their $7 of printing...

Jeremy VanDerpluym | Northern Star

Beetle species kills Ash trees

By Amanda Shaffer | October 16, 2011

Over the summer, the Emerald Ash Borer Beetle (EAB) has been spotted in DeKalb and other neighboring areas. The Emerald Ash Borer Beetle's larva eat the inner bark in Ash trees which cuts off the trees from water and nutrients, killing it of starvation....

Food could be the newest fashion statement or faux pas

By Amanda Shaffer | October 5, 2011

In a world where brand names can rule the world, could your lunch be your newest accessory? Some say yes.English professor Sean Shesgreen said food draws a great amount of fashion interest."[The] interest...shifts in focus and intensity," Shesgreen said....

Recycling event allows proper disposal of electronics

By Amanda Shaffer | September 29, 2011

The DeKalb County Solid Waste Management Program and the DeKalb County Farm Bureau are teaming up to help rid residents of old electronics.Oct. 1 marks the Sixth Semiannual Electronics Recycling Collection sponsored by the organizations. This service...