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Kevin Choi, freshman electrical engineering major purchases a
sub from Subway.

Students have a variety of dining options around campus

By Hailey Kurth | September 27, 2011

Going home for lunch during the week can be tough, especially for students with back-to-back classes. For those students, there are a number of food options available across campus. "We try to give students options," said Michael Stang, executive director...

Christian Smith (left), Johnny Tran (left center) junior time
arts majors, Alex Beach (right center), and Mike Lundgren (right)
senior new media technology majors talk on the stairs of Gilbert
Hall Tuesday evening.

Gilbert Hall renovations set to take effect

By Matthew Frierdich | August 25, 2011

Plans to renovate Gilbert Hall are moving forward. Gilbert closed its doors as a residence hall in 1995, at that time it started to house university offices. The building is set to open in 2013. The new Gilbert will be targeted to upperclassmen. "We wanted...

SA holds debate for college political groups

By Jacqueline Evans | October 21, 2010

The Student Association held a debate Thursday night in Stevenson with the College Democrats, Libertarians and Republicans. The debates brought many students of diverse backgrounds. All of the groups spoke about issues such as gay marriage rights, the...

NIU needs a few minor adjustments

By Portia Kerr-Newman | September 30, 2010

Every school has its flaws and things that need a little improvement. So I decided to write down all the things I do and don't like about NIU. Don't get me wrong: I believe NIU is a good school of higher learning, but there needs to be a few minor adjustments.The...

Relax, play in Lincoln Hall’s new game room

By Jack Baker | September 12, 2010

DeKALB | Lincoln Hall has a new game room to be opened this semester. "The room offers a fun place to relax with a pool table, foosball and a new TV," said David McCown, the Residence Hall Association (RHA) vice president of administration. The room will...