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Coffee
havens
on campus
By CHRIS KRAPEK
Whether you like
it dark or light,
with sugar or
cream,finding the
perfect cup of
coffee is a stressful
chore.

Photo by Micah Ross
Beatlemania sweeps DeKalb

Forget about swine flu. DeKalb is about to come down with a case of Beatlemania. American English, a Beatles tribute band, is set to play at Otto’s Nightclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Highway, tonight in downtown DeKalb.



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A Tribute to the Motown Greats

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Kate plus problems creat for annoying TV


It’s unavoidable. Kate Gosselin’s marriage problems, parenting problems, personal problems and the list goes on and on.

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Tonight's best bets...

  • CBS: 7 p.m.- Ghost Whisperer
  • NBC: 9 p.m.- Jay Leno Show
  • ABC: 7 p.m.- Sherk the Third
  • FOX: 8 p.m.- Bones

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SPECIAL COLUMN

DeKalb Scene's staff predictions for 2012


Discover what DeKalb Scene's staff memebers predict will end the world in 2012.


Chill places to relax on campus


NIU has many undiscovered little spots to spend time for relaxing.

Top 5 reasons to boycott 'Twilight' series

If someone mentions the “Twilight” series, Edward Cullen or Taylor Lautner one more time, I think I will stab myself with a wooden cross.


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'Modern Warfare 2' gets explosive happy but still 'immensely entertaining'


Infinity Ward has once again taken the helm of the “Call of Duty” franchise and released “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.” The question is, does this sequel surpass the original in every way? Somewhat.


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Cooking with Katie: Making mac and cheese tasteful


Sometimes easy can be boring. I have a plethora of boxed food that I have been avoiding for the past three months because it’s just too bland.

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From chocolate seekers to blood drinkers: famous vampires in history


Considering the premiere of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” is hitting theaters this weekend, why don’t we take a look at a few famous vampires throughout the years. All based off of the legend of Dracula, each of these vampires has taken the image and revamped it in their own way.


Movies that should be on Broadway


“The Addams Family,” “Young Frankenstein” and even “Legally Blonde.” These movies have all taken a step off of the big screen and onto the big stage. I say we keep this trend going and bring every Hollywood film in the last 20 years onto Broadway. Here are some ideas to get the ball rolling on musical remakes.


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