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The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb, 158 N Fourth Street, will host its Winter Farmers’ Market this holiday season to support local farmers and artists.

Winter Farmer’s Market to be held on Dec. 10

By Colin Kempsell | November 27, 2022

DeKALB – The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb, 158 N Fourth Street, will host its Winter Farmers’ Market this holiday season to support local farmers and artists. The farmers’ market will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 10. Admission...

A photograph of two body washes that are good for dry skin, due to the winter weather.

5 body washes to help hydrate dry skin

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | January 14, 2022

Winter is in full swing with freezing temperatures and strong winds. With these conditions comes dry, scratchy skin that can be helped with nourishing body products. Here are five body washes to help combat dry, winter skin.  Method Body Pure Peace...

NIU meteorologist: DeKalb to see record snowfall over weekend

By Leah Nicolini | November 20, 2015

DeKalb could see record-breaking snowfall tonight and winter weather throughout the weekend.The earliest heavy snowfall in DeKalb County’s recorded history could reach 7 to 11 inches Friday, said NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste. Light rain and snow...

Tommy Hurell, Outdoor Adventures Trip Leader paddles the Mississippi River on Sunday.

Outdoor Adventures winter events guide

By Northern Star staff | January 13, 2015

Outdoor Adventures is hosting a variety of winter events for students, faculty and staff.Eagle Festival9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 24: the group will be spending the day at Starved Rock State Park for the Outdoor Adventures Eagle Festival.The day will be spent...

Pass/Fail: STEM Cafe talks printing revolution; Huskie Pups can’t survive cold season

By Mohammed Taha Faridi | November 19, 2014

Pass: STEM Cafe talks printing revolutionEvents like NIU’s 3D Printing Revolution are beneficial to students as they can explore trends and technological tools to help their studies.NIU organized a public event to explain the benefits of 3-D printing...

Pass/Fail: Winter weather is finally letting up, Primaries bring bad commercials

By Danny Cozzi | March 16, 2014

Pass: Winter weather is finally letting upIn a fit of anxious excitement, I’ve been checking the weekly forecast all weekend.Guess what? Most of this week appears to feature the most consistent streak of habitable weather conditions we’ve experienced...

NIU not coldest US school, but you should be prepared

By Jackie Nevarez | January 14, 2014

Tips on how to get through winterBeing prepared to tackle the cold is key to making it through the winter.Just last week, NIU was closed for two days due to extreme weather conditions. Although class was not in session, all of NIU’s facilities were...

Prep vehicles, safety kits for colder winter

By Erin Kolb | November 18, 2013

Preparing your car now will protect it come a cold winter.NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste said this winter is expected to feature periods of intense cold, two to three snowstorms, 4 inches of snow or more and a lot of wind. In addition to dressing...

Winter sucks; use transportation services to their fullest

By Danny Cozzi | November 17, 2013

There are two awful things about winter: Freezing cold temperatures and darkness setting in earlier. Not only are they annoying, they can also be dangerous, especially when you’re going to and from campus at night.That’s why it’s important for every...

Staying healthy in winter conditions

By Erin Kolb | March 6, 2013

Eating a balanced diet can play a role in staying healthy during the winter months. Martha O’Gorman, Recreation Services’s nutrition program director and registered dietitian, said the season’s weather prevents people from getting necessary nutrients....