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A young woman sitting and reading on a bench in front of a pond. The bench is in the park next to the Engineering Building, one of the best outside study spots at NIU.

The great outdoors can be pretty great

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | March 9, 2023

As the warmer weather inches closer, moving our study time into the great outdoors proves to be beneficial for our minds and bodies.  Human beings aren’t wired to be indoors 24/7. Take advantage of the spring weather and feel the sun. Going outside...

Spring is a time for college students to come out of their shell.

Spring weather allows students to reawaken

By Parker Otto | March 24, 2022
We all should go outside wearing a t-shirt and just enjoy life. 
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Destination Procrastination

By Samantha Manahan | March 8, 2018

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