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Spring Break Destination Spots

By Samantha Keck | March 10, 2016

With endless talk about where everyone is going for spring break next week, it’s just a reminder that this is the time of the year for choosing the best possible vacation.Whether it’s a family vacation or a spontaneous trip with your friends from...

Tips for efficient spring break packing

By Samantha Keck | March 10, 2016

As spring break approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of what to wear. Eventually, you’ll realize you most likely need to fit all your things in as small of a bag as you can.Talk to other peopleThe best way to eliminate things I...

Spring Break Staycation Guide

By Jay Ibarra | March 10, 2016

You don’t have to go away for spring break to have fun; there are plenty of events going on locally.Here are some of the event’s going on in the area you can check out.DeKalbStage Coach Players Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., will hold a performance of...

Best road trip flicks

By Andrew Roberts | March 5, 2015

There’s something absolutely magical about a road trip.Maybe it’s the open roads, the feeling of freedom or even the time you get to spend with friends and family. Whether you go on a road trip this Spring Break or not, here are some great road trip...

Spring Break: How to catch, release your spring fling

By Rachel Scaman | March 5, 2015

For those of you leaving DeKalb this weekend, Spring Break means finding someone who can be your love bug for the week.If this isn’t your first Spring Break, you’re already a pro; however, if you’ve never been on the Spring Break journey, you’ll...

Spring Break beach reads

By Deanna Frances | March 5, 2015

Reading is a good way to spend your time no matter where you plan to be this Spring Break.This list of popular books is sure to keep you occupied while you’re lying on a beach enjoying the sun.“The Longest Ride” by Nicholas SparksThis novel tells...

You can stay fit without a gym over spring break — just use workout videos on the Internet and start working out slowly, gradually building up intensity, writes columnist Michelle Moreno.

You don’t need to head to the gym to look good for Spring Break

By Michelle Moreno | March 2, 2015

You can stay or get in shape over Spring Break regardless of where you are or what equipment is available.Jenna Daniels, personal trainer at the Recreation Center, has easy-to-follow Spring Break workout tips which range from creating achievable goals...

Top 5 things to not do over Spring Break

By Alexis Malapitan | March 2, 2015

Despite the week of freedom students get over Spring Break, there are some things you still shouldn’t do:1. Put yourself in debt: I love shopping. I would live at the mall if I could. I sometimes get carried away and forget there could be a limit on...

Want to watch a game over Spring Break? Chicago offers home options

By Frank Gogola | March 2, 2015

The Chicagoland area is just the place to be if you want to go to a game over spring break.Five Chicago-area teams will play 10 home games on eight of the 11 days of NIU’s spring break.Whether you’re a hockey goon or someone who goes crazy for basketball,...

Pass/Fail: Campus Rec to stay open longer, Spring break is tough to get over

By Danny Cozzi | March 19, 2014

Pass: Campus Rec to stay open longerThe Student Recreation Center is set to extend its operating hours starting Monday according to an NIU Today release.Don’t get me wrong, it’s not like I plan on taking advantage of the extended times. I accepted...