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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

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NIU football players celebrate in the locker room after beating the Western Michigan Broncos Friday at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Mich. NIU won, 31-21.

Pass/Fail: NIU offers low-priced tickets for game, Christmas music has started to spread

By Carl Nadig | December 3, 2014

Pass: NIU offers low-priced tickets for gameNIU is offering a financially reasonable deal for those who want to travel to the upcoming MAC Championship football game.NIU is providing students a chance to go to Ford Field in Detroit for $20. The fan package...

InFocus: What are you most excited about for summer break?

By Perspective Staff | April 29, 2014

See what the Perspective Staff has to say about summer plans.Jeremiah CaterinaAlthough my break is shortened due to summer classes, I plan to pack my free time with fun.First, I look forward to restarting my favorite hobby. I love power-lifting, a strength...

Blue Christmas

Blue Christmas

By Alex LaBee | December 5, 2013

Bill Commings lights a candle in remembrance for loved ones at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 900 Normal Road, during Blue Christmas: A Service of Darkness and Light. Cummings is a former accounting professor at NIU and has been a member of St. Paul’s...

St. Paul’s gives back to less fortunate during holiday

St. Paul’s gives back to less fortunate during holiday

By Jack Manning | December 5, 2013

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church held a service Wednesday night for those who are lonely or grieving during the holiday season, and asked attendants to join in singing hymns such as hymn 59, “Longing for Light.”The church opened its doors to anyone willing...

Spend smart with college budget for holiday gifting

By Kim Randall | December 4, 2013

’Tis is the season for giving, but holiday season and a college student’s funds don’t always mix.Don’t let the broke college student blues get you down. Instead of spending tons of money on things you can’t afford, try finding ways to stretch...

Study abroad when you still have time

By AJ Edwards | November 25, 2013

As college students, we have the pleasure of summer vacations and month-long Christmas breaks. There’s no better way to take advantage of this time off than to visit places entirely different from home.By seeing a different part of the world, you’re...

Pass/Fail: Illinois approves I-88 speed limit increase, Christmas advertising being posted too early

By Danny Cozzi | November 5, 2013

Pass: Illinois approves I-88 speed limit increaseStarting in January, I won’t have to be so paranoid driving 70 mph on I-88.The speed limit will be raised a whopping 5 mph at the start of the new year. Illinois Tollway’s Board of Directors voted Oct....

Local pantries focus on offering dinners

By Erin Kolb | November 4, 2013

Area food pantries are making changes to host dinners.Nancy Hicks, site coordinator for the VAC Community Meal Program, said since July 2009, VAC’s main location at 330 Grove St. has been offering meals on the first, third and fifth Wednesdays of every...

Thoughtfulness means more than price tags

By Sarah Contreras | December 3, 2012

The holiday season is upon us. For some, this means endless amounts of cheer and charity. For others, this means even more stress put on our pocketbooks. If you’re anything like me, working hard for your money but barely able to keep up with the monthly...

Helpful tips to buy the perfect holiday gifts

By Olivia Rajska | November 27, 2012

Christmas is the time of giving, but sometimes it’s hard to find the perfect gift. Here are some helpful ideas for your holiday shopping adventures. For Her: If you’re looking for a gift for her, there are plenty of options to choose from. It is important...

What not to get your mate for Christmas

By Alyssa Pracz | November 30, 2011

Besides fighting viciously through crowds and rushing for the last pair of Ugg boots, Christmas shopping has another factor that could potentially make or break your relationship: What to get for your significant other.Now I don't have a clear answer...

It’s a bit too early to have the Christmas Spirit

By Alyssa Pracz | November 16, 2011

A lot of you are probably thinking "it's the most wonderful time of the year," just like the popular Christmas tune. But it's not that time of year yet. I understand some people love Christmas, but hold your horses, it's still November. If you are one...