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NIU food truck to open Saturday Alexander Chettiath Staff writer T @achett2
DeKalb | The DogHouse, an alumni-owned food truck, will debut Saturday at the Huskie Bowl and Communiversity Block Party. The DogHouse is operated by alumni Keith Otis, Elliot Echols and Jordan Delegal. They plan to move to a student-operated food truck as their budget increases and they want to become a part of NIU’s identity, Delegal said. The owners hope the DogHouse will be a year-round stationary and mobile source for gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, Delegal said. “All of our initiatives are socially driven, so we plan on buying locally and hiring students,” Delegal said. “We also plan on partnering with the university and other local businesses and helping them expand their name, as well.”
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(Left to right) DogHouse DeKalb co-founders Jordan Delegal, Elliot Echols and Keith Otis prepare food at the 2014 Homecoming football game.
Moving forward, the DogHouse owners would like to open the market for other food trucks and eventually branch out to other campuses if the market allows it, Otis said. “My biggest suggestion would be
to encourage students and staff to come out and enjoy the good weather and the block party and have a good time,” Otis said. “Hopefully they buy some grilled cheese from us; if not, we’d love to see each and every Huskie that day.”
T.J. Moore is leaving DeKalb. Moore has served as director of Public Works for four years, according to a city news release. A search to replace Moore will begin immediately, according to the city. Moore will serve as the director of Public Works and Engineering for Hanover Park.
50-100 range depending on if the bands put themselves out there and try to book at least 20 people each,” said Shabbir Manjee, concert organizer and UNICEF Campus Initiative secretary.
In Brief
3-D printing topic of STEM Cafe Northern Star staff
DeKalb | STEM Outreach will present the 3D Printing Revolution: How 3D Printing is Changing the World as part of the monthly STEM Cafe series 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Olympic Tavern, 2327 N. Main St. in Rockford. After the talk, a tour of EIGERlab will begin at 8 p.m. The first topic will be the advancements in 3-D printing. The talk will be led by Federico Sciammarella, associate professor of mechanical engineering, and EIGERlab Executive Director Dan Cataldi.
Benefit concert to be held at House Northern Star staff
DeKalb | UNICEF Campus Initiative will hold a benefit concert 6 p.m. April 16 at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. The concert will showcase six bands, including Ultrahazard and Through Ashes. Tickets will cost $10 each and $4 from every ticket will go to UNICEF. Tickets will be Northern Star staff available for purchase at the door. DeKalb | Public Works Director “We’re definitely going to hit the
DeKalb director to leave position
Bread and Roses chorus to perform Northern Star staff
DeKalb | Bread and Roses chorus will celebrate its 20th anniversary at its Spring Concert 3 p.m. April 26 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 Annie Glidden Road. The show will be free, but donations are encouraged, said chorus member Jenny Covert. “This year we’re donating to the Jane Adeny [Memorial] School,” Covert said. “One of our former members was a part of founding of it and she recently passed away, so we’re doing this in honor of her.”
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