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Diane Wright accepts city clerk position

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | March 4, 2012

After working in the city clerk’s office for six years, Diane Wright accepted an appointment as the new DeKalb City Clerk. Prior to working in DeKalb, Wright lived in Landcaster, Ca. and worked in the city government there for 15 years. “When my husband...

Sex, pumpkins and chairs: Students share roommate horror stories

By Kaity Walker | August 31, 2011

It's 2 a.m.; everything is quiet and calm. Suddenly, there is a ruckus about in the halls. It gets louder and louder and it's impossible to ignore. Soon enough, everyone on the floor is wide awake.For some, college brings with it a newfound freedom. With...

NIU’s new Student Code of Conduct is long overdue

By Editorial Board | August 28, 2011

If you were caught violating NIU's drug policy for the second time, you'd have to complete substance abuse treatment under the revamp of NIU's sanctions for violations of the Student Code of Conduct. In this substance abuse treatment, the first step of...