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Study habits college students should learn

By Ashley Hines | August 9, 2018

I’m sure college students probably need better study habits. We all worry about getting enough study hours in because of either our social life, work or extracurricular activities. If you're one of these students, who needs better ways to study, you’re...

Millennial Dating: Boycott Tinder

By Abby Wisecarver | July 26, 2018

Remember the good ol’ days when you had class with someone you liked, talked to them and ended up falling in love? Yeah, me neither.Today, smartphone app, Tinder, is the millennial go-to when trying to meet someone. On the app, the user uploads photos...

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The college student’s guide to Poshmark

By Ashley Hines | July 25, 2018

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Technology that is here to stay: smartphones

By Kayla Nebel | September 4, 2012

“There’s an app for that.” Those words are the catchphrase for the current generation. It’s true, there are applications for almost everything you want. You can buy a fun game that challenges what you know. You can also get an app that let’s...

Huskie Bus Tracking System to see overhaul, smartphone app support

By Chelsey Boutan | September 5, 2011

When it's raining, snowing, cold or hot out, waiting for the bus can seem unbearable. Josh Venaas, director of mass transit for the Student Association, said he hopes the updated Huskie Bus Tracking System will make public transportation easier for students....

NIU launches its first smartphone app

By Shelby Devitt | July 12, 2011

DeKALB | NIU launched NIU Mobile, a new free application for smartphones, in anticipation of the upcoming school year.The NIU Mobile website allows users to select their type of phone to view a list of the features included in the new app and previews...