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‘Birth Matters’ event brings to light natural birth as an alternative

By Zach Brictson | April 5, 2011

DeKALB | Not every child has to be born in a hospital. An expo brought attention to natural living and holistic approaches to child birth Saturday at the House Cafe. The free event, ‘Birth Matters: A Whole Life Event', was open to the public and consisted...

USDA encourages lower sodium intake

By Zach Brictson | February 8, 2011

DeKALB | The government released new health guidelines including a call for Americans to consume less salt in their day to day lives. According to the United States Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HSS), the new dietary...

Apartment safety tips from the DeKalb fire and Police departments

By Zachary Brictson | January 31, 2011

 DeKalb's police and fire departments have advice for staying safe in an apartment. "Do your best to know your neighbors," said DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler. Spangler said it's always important for renters to be aware of their surroundings and of...

Isaacman requests new attorneys

By Zach Brictson | January 17, 2011

A former NIU student convicted of shooting another student outside of an NIU dorm last February is asking a judge to replace his attorneys. Zachary Isaacman filed the motion on Jan. 6. In his motion, Isaacman stated his attorneys were difficult to contact...

Quidditch growing in popularity for Muggles on university campuses

By Zachary Brictson | December 5, 2010

Quidditch is picking up steam at universities in the Midwest. Quidditch, the fictitious sport that wizards and witches play in J.K Rowling's Harry Potter books, is being made a reality on campuses across the nation. Closely adapted from the actual game...