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Make embarrassing situations ‘as artistic as possible’

By Joe Palmer | September 25, 2012

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...

Puffy coats should be a sin: a guide to fall jacket fashion

By Melissa McKenna | October 18, 2011

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...

What is the best way to take advantage of Fall weather?

September 29, 2011

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...

This fall, keep it classy

This fall, keep it classy

By Melissa McKenna | September 26, 2011

When piecing together a perfect ensemble, a true fashionista will always know that it's not solely the clothes that complete the outfit. No, a statement outfit is created by small details merging together to create a bigger vision. When it comes to makeup,...

NIU Alum Shirley Johnson, of Maple Park, Ill., views a piece from the exhibit "The Autumn Leaves - A Century of Fall Fashion 1900-1999" Wednesday afternoon in the NIU Art Museum at Altgeld Hall.

Fashion does not fall short

By Jerene-Elise Nall | September 1, 2010

Autumn always leaves, but style stays around. "Autumn Leaves," an exhibit on fall fashions, will be running through Dec. 4 in the NIU Art Museum. The exhibit, according to museum director Jo Burke, uses "fashion as a metaphor" that explores "the connections...