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Pass/Fail: First 5,000 gun licenses sent out, Teachers assign work over break

By Blake Glosson | March 5, 2014

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...

Spring Break fashion: fringe and polo shirts

By Aymie Telinski | March 4, 2014

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...

Students commit to community service over spring break

By Logan Love | March 18, 2013

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...

Sophomore pitcher Ben Neumann pitches the ball in a game against Illinois State University during the 2012 season.

Men’s baseball has tough spring break

By Brian Earle | March 18, 2013

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 meets eight games over break

By Brian Earle | March 6, 2013

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’...

Spring break activities to do for cheap

By Katie Finlon | March 6, 2013

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...

Spring Break Playlist

By Sarah Contreras | March 6, 2013

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...

DeKalb could see decrease in crime over spring break

By Brooke Shinberg | March 5, 2013

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....

Spring break fashion tips

By Olivia Rajska | March 5, 2013

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...

Sebenste: Spring break temperatures will not last forever

By Olivia Willoughby | March 19, 2012

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...

Spring break holds nine games for NIU baseball

By Matt Hopkinson | March 7, 2012

Nine games. Eight days. Three states. That’s what spring break looks like for NIU men’s baseball. The nine games will mark the end of the 20-game road trip to start the season for the Huskies (0-11), as they will play six different teams in this slate....

NIU pitcher Zach Oates pitched a three-hit, complete game shutout against Illinois over spring break.

Huskies dominate competition over spring break

By Andrew Singer | March 20, 2011

Spring break proved to be just what the previously winless NIU baseball team needed, as the Huskies went 5-1 over the week. NIU (5-11) reeled off five consecutive wins before falling to Saint Louis on Sunday afternoon. The Huskies ended a weather-induced...