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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....

Plan your spring acivities now

By Sarah Contreras | February 27, 2013

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...

Add layers to your winter wardrobe

By Olivia Rajska | February 5, 2013

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...

Prepare your car for the rough winter weather

By Brooke Shinberg | January 29, 2013

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...

Drinks to keep you warm through the winter

Drinks to keep you warm through the winter

By Beth Schumacher | January 28, 2013

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...

Geese invade NIU

By Anthony Szudarski | September 23, 2012

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...

Northern Star Students experience unseasonably warm weather as
they walk to their destinations on campus Monday afternoon.

DeKalb experiences warmer winter weather

By Olivia Willoughby | January 31, 2012

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...

Ten reasons why you secretly love winter

By Dan Martynowicz | January 22, 2012

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....

Local mechanic gives DIY car advice for winter months

By Hailey Kurth | January 22, 2012

Sam Bond, Service Director at Bockman's Auto Care, 2158 Oakland Drive in Sycamore. BEFORE YOU DRIVE If your car engine turns over but does not start, Bond said to check your battery. He said you should have your battery checked at the beginning of the...

Senior sociology major Samantha Carlson shows off her boots.

Boots, boots, boots rockin’ everywhere

By Melissa McKenna | November 7, 2011

In this blistering winter season, there's only one thing that truly guarantees a warm trek across campus: boots. In the snow and through the biting cold wind, a sturdy pair of boots is exactly what one needs to avoid these unfortunate hypothermic temperatures....