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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Winter is ending, and it is time to celebrate. With the fading of winter usually comes a feeling of restlessness. The cold, snow and icy rain keep most people cooped up for a few months--why go outside when it is so nice and dry inside? Now, at the end...
It may be hard to dress up for the cold, but that shouldn’t stop you from embracing your style. It is all about layers upon layers during this cold time of the year. Having that extra motivation to dress up will keep you warmer when you walk to class...
Driving in snowy weather is never fun, but it’s important to be prepared for the worst case scenario. “Have things in your car in case you get stuck,” said TJ Moore, DeKalb’s director of public works. DeKalb Police Lt. Jason Leverton said the...
Below-freezing temperatures call for a hot cup of something delicious. An inch of ice on the ground is an even bigger motivator to have your coffee pots and tea kettles rarin’ to go at 7 a.m. Although cream and sugar have become a coffee drinker’s...
NIU has been invaded by monsters from Canada. No, not Justin Bieber—geese. These birds are crazy and they don’t care about the people on campus. I’ve walked by one of these fearless geese on the sidewalk outside DuSable and the bird kept staring...
Winter haters can finally relax. For this week, at least.January brought several confusing instances where Mother Nature might not seem to know what she is doing. So far, this week she will slide by in the 40s."The jet stream is migrating north of our...
The first snow of winter is like an ex girlfriend you haven't seen in a while. It's beautiful, glistening and carries with it bygone memories of happiness, love and joy. Then you see her a second time and you remember why the two of you split; she's cold....
