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Break free from college stereotypes

By Annastazia Camarena | April 15, 2013

When most people think of college, the first things that might come to mind are very stereotypical: wild parties, sexual experimentation and ramen noodles. This might be a reality for some, but for most of us it is far from how students spend their college...

PaJAMuary to start this weekend

PaJAMuary to start this weekend

By Beth Schumacher | January 16, 2013

This weekend is really putting the “jam” in pajamas. On Friday and Saturday, rock out in your PJs at two different music venues in northern Illinois. Pillow Fight at the House First up, the Cabin Fever Artist Showcase Superjam starts at 8 p.m. Friday...

Parties just aren’t for everyone

By Hayley Devitt | November 12, 2012

“I’m so bored! This is awkward! Why did I come?” Sound familiar? Maybe you’ve given your best effort to mingling at parties and being more sociable. However, if you’ve run the party gamut and still find yourself unbearably uncomfortable in a...

Respect, music and laundry is OK during the day

By Colin Remes | February 27, 2012

There are many stereotypes that exist about college parties. From town houses to frat houses to apartments, there are certain aspects of the college party that will always exist - most notably loud music, lots of drinking, perhaps other chemical enhancers...

The Convocation Center should be used for more important things

By Aaron Brooks | November 6, 2011

There comes a point in life when you have to realize you suck at certain things. For NIU, the time has come to realize that the athletic potential of recruits, for some programs, are on par with a couch-potato. I am frustrated by NIU spending $6 million...

Graduation party season is approaching. Following the law at these parties is the key to safety.

Party safely during graduation

By Megan Healy | May 8, 2011

DeKalb | Graduation party season is about to hit, and there is important information to know before planning the next big bash. DeKalb has strict rules regarding party policy that include noise and loud music which can be an issue. Sunday through Thursday...