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: 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...
Pass: First 5,000 gun licenses sent outThe first 5,000 licenses from more than 50,000 Illinois applicants for concealed carry were approved and mailed on Friday, according to the Chicago Tribune.This marks a long-anticipated moment following a December...
As students and residents pack their suitcases for a warm spring break trip, make sure to bring a few trendy items and leave others in the closet.WomenFringeAt this year’s New York Fashion Week, many of the designers experimented with fringe. This outrageous...
While some students were lying on the beach this spring break, others were picking up trash in Tennessee. Campus Recreation’s Outdoor Adventure led students on an alternative spring break trip to Memphis to be a part of a collaborative effort to remove...
Baseball had a rough week in which it played eight games, losing six of the contests. The Huskies (4-15) were swept by Southern Illinois in a three-game series earlier in the week. They lost 8-3 in game one, 3-2 in game two and 4-2 in the series finale....
Baseball will look to carry over its momentum from its most recent win as it goes into spring break. Junior Alex Klonowski threw a gem for the Huskies (2-9), as he threw a complete game against Minnesota, allowing just one run on two hits. The Huskies’...
Some have concrete plans—maybe a weeklong trip somewhere with the family--and others have no desire to move from the couch for spring break. What if you want to go somewhere but don’t have the funds for a trip to, say, Walt Disney World? Don’t you...
Need something to listen to this spring break? Look no further. Whether you’ll be lounging by a pool or picking up extra work hours, music is vital to enjoying a much needed break. Here is a playlist of songs for every musical taste and the activities...
This weekend, some students will pack their bags and head for warmer weather, causing crime rates around DeKalb to decrease. However, police are wary of would-be robbers. “Most years we see a decrease in overall crime,” said Cmdr. Jason Leverton....
Palm trees, beach tides and swimsuit--oh my. Are you all packed for spring break? A time to relax our minds from all the tests, group projects and homework we tackle on a daily basis. Many students are heading to warmer destinations to get away from the...
The weather the DeKalb area enjoyed over spring break will not last forever, said NIU Staff Meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste. During spring break, DeKalb received soaring temperatures, reaching highs in the 70s and 80s. Sebenste said on average, DeKalb...
