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‘Downton Abbey’ brings new life to groundbreaking series

By Parker Otto | September 24, 2019

Allen Leech stars as Tom Branson in "Downton Abbey."

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Michael B. Erickson is pictured at DeKalb County Jail. He was arrested and charged with 21 counts of production of child pornography, disseminating child pornography and possession of child pornography on Monday. (DeKalb County Jail)

NIU student arrested on child pornography charges

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NIU then-sophomore forward Yanic Konan Niederhäuser (14) goes to the basket against Calumet College then-junior guard Joshua Morris (3) during a non-conference basketball game on Dec. 18, 2023, inside the Convocation Center in DeKalb. Niederhäuser was selected with the 30th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Former NIU big Yanic Konan Niederhäuser selected No. 30 in NBA draft by Los Angeles Clippers

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Nine black and red signs depict age restrictions. Senior Opinion Columnist Emily Beebe believes adulthood should officially start at age 21 instead of 18. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

Adulthood should begin at 21

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Multiple people holding phones with bright lights illuminating their face.

We rely on technology too much

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Sophomore Sean Carroll reaches out of bounds to reset at the center of the mat at the match against Purdue University on January 12. Opinion Columnist Colton Peterson argues that AEW is no longer elite. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

AEW is no longer elite

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