Northern Star

 

Advertisement

 

 
Northern Star

Northern Illinois University’s student news organization since 1899

 

Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Duck Soup Coop to close due to $60K debt

By Alexander Chettiath | March 30, 2015

Duck Soup Coop, a cooperatively owned food market, will close due to being $60,000 in debt and the members’ belief that the business was not economically feasible.The $60,000 included debt to vendors who would no longer fill orders, leaving the store...

Duck Soup Coop co-manager Sue Kinsey (right) rings up food for law student Shaina Kalanges Wednesday at Duck Soup Coop, 129 E. Hillcrest Drive. Duck Soup Coop is celebrating 40 years of providing the DeKalb community with organic and locally grown food. Duck Soup Coop plans to celebrate by holding a rummage sale and a pot-luck later this month.

Duck Soup Coop: 40 years accomplished

By Margaret Maka | October 15, 2014

Duck Soup Coop co-manager Sue Kinsey (right) rings up food for law student Shaina Kalanges Wednesday at Duck Soup Coop, 129 E. Hillcrest Drive. Duck Soup Coop is celebrating 40 years of providing the DeKalb community with organic and locally grown food. Duck Soup Coop plans to celebrate by holding a rummage sale and a pot-luck later this month.

Organic produce worth an extra buck

By James Casey | August 29, 2013

It is not necessary to spend a lot of money to adopt a smart and healthy diet.There are some instances where spending a little more right now may go a long way toward not only your future health, but also feeling good immediately. I consider myself quite...

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....