Not having an oven or a conventional kitchen in residence halls makes it hard to concoct fall comfort food, but there are ways around this obstacle to help satisfy students’ hunger and sweet, late night cravings.Here is a salted caramel mug cake that...

Yes, it’s that time of year, when the leaves are falling and pumpkin flavors come bursting out of their secret hiding spot. Though the leaves aren’t falling as much as they usually do, given that it’s 90 degrees out, the pumpkin season has still...

Starbucks released the Maple Pecan Latte on the first day of fall, September 22. This flavor is another option for those who don’t like their Pumpkin Spice Latte #PSL, released on September 5. The Maple Pecan is the first fall drink to accompany the...

Autumn means anything and everything will be mixed with pumpkin spice. Something about the cold weather just makes you crave something pumpkin and delicious. Also, nothing gets you more into the Halloween spirit than a pumpkin spice flavored drink. I...

As the semester continues, fall fashions trends make themselves known.Preppy Fall Fashion by niunorthernstar featuring a pearl cluster necklaceThis year’s preppy fall fashion has been spotted all over NIU and continues to be a hit. Here are a few tips...

Desserts taste significantly better knowing you made them. Fortunately, this fall cake/cupcake recipe isn’t a big time commitment.Consider this fun option of making frosting that adds a whole other level to the seasonal dessert.What you’ll need for...

While it is expected that students enjoy this time off from classes, summer break should also be used for the restructuring of one’s game plan for the next semester. I understand with the dread of finals week long past us, we probably all want to hop...

I’ll admit it: I like watching people fall over. It may make me a bad person, but so long as they’re ok, I’ll get a cheap laugh. More than anything, though, I like seeing how people recover from such personal travesties. Some will undoubtedly try...

Fall is all about staying warm. Pumpkin spice lattes, cable knit sweaters, worn-in riding boots and (most importantly) statement jackets define fall. Pea coats, varsity jackets, trench coats and military coats are all statement jackets that add the extra...

Aaron Brooks Columnist You should enjoy the last little bit of comfortable weather on your bicycle. There are tons of state and local parks within a 45-minute drive of DeKalb where you can enjoy some mountain biking. For leisurely adventures, I recommend...