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Amazon Hub improves campus delivery

By Emily Beebe, Assistant News Editor | April 15, 2024

Amazon Hubs could become the new norm for receiving packages. Students should use Amazon Hubs to pick up their packages versus getting them shipped to their dorms to show support for the latest delivery improvement on campus. Amazon Hubs are storage...

5 stores and services that offer student discounts

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | January 24, 2022

Most college students do not have a disposable income, so it is nice when there is a student discount of some sort available. These five stores and services, popular among students, offer student discounts that you should take advantage of if you haven’t...

Point/Counterpoint: Movie theaters vs streaming platforms

By JaMaria'h Crider and Parker Otto | January 23, 2022

Streaming services are on the rise, but what about the classic enjoyment of movie theaters?

Common Grounds to host a ‘happy little’ Bob Ross paint night

By Parker Otto | February 17, 2020

Midcoast not defined by genre

By Sam Malone | January 12, 2020

DeKALB — In an ornate house, down some carpeted stairs and into a basement with Beatles posters plastered on the walls, Marshall amps stacked in corners and cords haphazardly strewn about, four musicians from distinctly differing backgrounds come together...

Xbox unveils affordable payment plan for consoles

By Jacob Roushia | November 6, 2019

On Nov. 18, Xbox All Access will allow gamers to pay for an Xbox One on a monthly basis. Xbox All Access will allow customers to get an Xbox console, controller, Xbox Live and Xbox Game Pass for a monthly cost.Microsoft recently announced that this service...

Video Game companies pledge to combat climate change

By Jacob Roushia | October 1, 2019

21 video game companies have committed to fight climate change. This news comes after the UN Climate Change Summit from Sept. 21 to 23.The 21 companies include Microsoft, PlayStation and Google. Each company has made a pledge to fight climate change in...

Heading ‘across the pond:’ A first-hand account of studying abroad

By Catherine Carter | July 1, 2019

All of my last minute Amazon deliveries are here, my bags are packed, and I’m ready to leave America behind! Well, temporarily at least. My name is Catherine Carter. I am an English major and just finished my freshman year here at NIU. I am also...

Soulja Boy releases questionable technology brand.

By Sarah Fischer | December 18, 2018

American rapper Soulja Boy has recently debuted his new website, featuring a multitude of electronics including the SouljaWatch, SouljaPhone, SouljaPods and SouljaHeadphonesAt some point in nearly every artist’s career, there is a decline in popularity,...

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Amazon Hub improves campus delivery

5 stores and services that offer student discounts

Point/Counterpoint: Movie theaters vs streaming platforms

Common Grounds to host a ‘happy little’ Bob Ross paint night

Midcoast not defined by genre

Xbox unveils affordable payment plan for consoles

Video Game companies pledge to combat climate change

Heading ‘across the pond:’ A first-hand account of studying abroad

Soulja Boy releases questionable technology brand.

Hair stick tutorial: an easy, trendy alternative to styling long hair

LANY’s ‘Malibu Nights’ showcases breakup feelings

An Insider’s Look at College Dorm Hacks

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