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As a young college student, food is of utmost importance. Even with limited paychecks, the need to go grocery shopping and re-stock empty dorm cupboards (at least every once in a while) is undeniable. Midnight snack options, after all, are a must-have when midterms or finals season comes around. However, figuring out cost, travel, and...
DeKALB –From Bing’s unsettling alter-ego, Sydney, to writing generators such as ChatGPT, artificial intelligence is on the rise. Far from Terminator-level threats, but clearly still a serious discussion, the concern on campus is that students will see ChatGPT as an easy way to plagiarize. Most students aren’t eager to cheat however, and many speak out...
DeKALB – Starting the fiscal year of 2024, July 2023, room and board fees for Neptune Hall, Gilbert Hall, Grant Towers, Stevenson Towers and Patterson Hall will increase by $200, and room and board fees for Northern View will increase by $100. Increased fees will go toward operating costs for Housing and Residential Services, Campus...
DeKALB –With NIU students arriving on campus from all over the state and globe, the idea of a Metra Train station located closer to NIU is strongly appealing. From increased traveling accessibility to weekend trips into the Windy City, support for the station seems widespread. Even students living on campus are enthusiastic for the voyaging...
The holiday of sweethearts, lovebirds and Cupid’s mischievous arrow will soon be upon us. Not all NIU students, however, have majorly romantic plans this year. The life of a college kid is a busy one! Whether this Valentine’s Day finds us with candlelit dinners or simply a soft pillow and some extra shut-eye, here’s to...