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Puppies, Play-Doh combat finals stress

Puppies, Play-Doh combat finals stress

By Kate Chopelas | December 3, 2013

It turns out that a St. Bernard doesn’t just look cute — it can give students some peace of mind as finals loom, too.The dog, Play-Doh and Monopoly were among the de-stressors at a campus stress-free zone Tuesday.Hosted by Health Enhancement, stress-free...

Property values to see decreases

By Kate Chopelas | December 1, 2013

Property owners will see a decrease in their property value with the next fiscal year.An increased 11 percent tax levy, or imposed property tax, has been set for the 2014 fiscal year. With this development and a changing market, the city will be accessing...

YMCA readies for first swimathon

By Kate Chopelas | November 20, 2013

A local athlete hopes children can learn values and safety from proceeds raised during a Sunday YMCA event.The Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 W. Bethany Road, will host its first swimathon Sunday. Those swimming for the fundraiser are asked to raise at...

Local towing company helps tornado victims

By Kate Chopelas | November 19, 2013

Community members have decided to collect resources to help the victims of the weekend’s Midwest tornadoes.Tri-State Towing, 1438 Pleasant St., is collecting donations and picking up goods from community donors. The items will be brought to Washington...

Annual film festival to bring interest in world environment

By Kate Chopelas | November 11, 2013

The planet is in focus for this year’s Green Lens Environmental Film Festival.The mission of the festival — which is themed “Our Planet In Focus” this year — is to “provide Northern Illinois University with an opportunity to experience films...

I-88 moves faster with speed change

By Kate Chopelas | November 6, 2013

Interstate 88 will be quicker to navigate starting January.For 64 miles of the west route of I-88, the speed limit will increase from 65 mph to 70 mph. This part of the route includes a section of I-88 through DeKalb.“It is hard to say if it will be...

During Deaf Town, an event hosted by DeafPride, NIU community members used sign language to emulate both commuication through words and body to raise awereness for social barriers for Deaf Awareness Week.

Students learn through Deaf Town

By Kate Chopelas | November 5, 2013

A new type of town, called Deaf Town, was created Tuesday evening in the Holmes Student Center’s Skyroom.Organizers Tertia Jeppson, vice president of DeafPride, and club President Kaitlyn DeVita promoted and held the event to educate the public on Deaf...

Charity group tries to help Philippine city

By Kate Chopelas | October 30, 2013

The Asian American Center and Rotaract Club paired up to help displaced people in Zamboanga Tuesday.The Asian American Center held a charity talk for students and community members who were interested in learning about the Zamboanga crisis. The center...

Fundraiser help huskies

By Kate Chopelas | October 20, 2013

Animal lovers of all kinds, specifically huskies, joined together Saturday to raise funds for Raven’s Husky Haven and Rescue at Eggsclusive Cafe, 265 W. Peace Road.Raven’s Husky Haven and Rescue was started by Kelly Lambert and Jennifer Soule in January....