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Living on your own survival guide

By Ryan Chambers | August 30, 2010

Moving off campus and into your first apartment is a big step in the lives of any college student. It is seen as a transition into adulthood and if managed right, can be one of the best times of your life, or vice versa. The Legal Side One thing to consider...

Bike rentals a convenient way to travel around campus

By Ryan Chambers | August 25, 2010

Buses, scooters and roller blades are all options for getting around campus, but many students still travel on two wheels. "I think the bikes are great because I can get a nice workout while on my way to class," said Marcus Kincaid, freshman civil engineering...

Stylistic Vision to debut in time for fall fashion

By Ryan Chambers | August 24, 2010

At NIU, fashion and entertainment are two aspects of campus life that are often overlooked. A new organization, Stylistic Vision, is hoping to fill that void.After struggling to find a point of focus last year, President Bryan Ray, sophomore undecided...

BSU bring’s back NIU’s “Lifeline” magazine

By Katie Zak | August 24, 2010

The Black Student Union will revive an on-campus magazine starting in September. Lifeline magazine was last published in 2006 and will be brought back to NIU with the help of several members of the BSU. "The first issue will be a trial issue," said Deldric...