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The Best Places to Hang Off Campus

By Ashley Hines | October 18, 2018

Most NIU students live in DeKalb or in surrounding areas of the town. There’s a decent amount of things to do on campus, but what about off campus? That's where students need to look to spice up their hangout sessions. My favorite place to go is Common...

CampusDealin.com offers coupons for local businesses

By Lauren Dielman | February 1, 2012

Tim Dalrymple, junior business marketing major, came up with the idea for his website, CampusDealin.com, after he tried a similar coupon website."We realized this was actually a good business," Dalrymple said.CampusDealin.com offers coupons for at least...

Big Brothers Big Sisters bowl for children

By Junae Bennett | March 6, 2011

Students will have the chance to bowl for kids Monday and Tuesday as part of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Bowl for Kids' Sake event. BBBS held their 30th annual Bowl For Kids Sake at Mardi Gras Lanes, 1730 Sycamore Road Saturday. They will hold another...

Junior exercise science major Ryne Stocks rolls a spare during a KNPE 117 class at the Husky Den in November.

Bowling alleys not spared by economy

By Heather Skrip | January 25, 2011

For the past couple of years, there has been much discussion on how the country's economy affects the lives of everyday people. Certain luxuries have now become "treats," or simply don't get done as much as they used to. Bowling is one of those activities....

Underage at NIU means an over abundance of fun

By Heather Skrip | September 16, 2010

For new and returning students, it may come as a surprise that there is more to do on a Friday or Saturday night, then partying on Greek Row, drinking in an apartment or going to a bar. Being under the age of 21 can only limit your weekend activities...