DeKALB – The campus fitness centers are starting to open back up after being shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With most fitness classes to become in-person again for the Fall 2021 semester, the campus main recreation fitness center is looking...

NIU has over 15 recognized religious groups on campus through the Association of Campus Religious Organizations (ACRO). For any incoming or returning students, finding the right faith group at NIU is easy and accessible. The Association of Campus Religious...

Pictured here are gems hidden to the unnoticing eye. There are plenty of things to do like bowl at the Huskie Den and jump across to the Chessick Practice Center. From the DeKalb sunsets to the hidden sculptures, take the time to stop and capture life...

DeKALB – Greek life plays a big role in many students’ lives in regards to the college experience. Because of their use of the Greek alphabet for their names, it may seem a little intimidating at first to understand Greek life. There are four organizations...

On behalf of everyone in DeKalb, I cannot express enough how excited we are to have students and faculty back to our community in person this year! We missed you all!  NIU and the City of DeKalb are both close to my heart. I grew up in DeKalb and...

DeKALB – DeKalb’s annual Corn Fest will return from Aug. 27 to Aug. 29 in the city’s downtown for the first time since 2019. Corn Fest is billed as one of the last free music festivals in Illinois, according to the festival website, but also includes...

NIU has a reputation of being a commuter school, since students tend to study at school during the week and travel back home for the weekend, but there are still many students who live in NIU’s five residence halls seven days a week. Living on campus,...

Focusing on homework is easier said than done, especially when at home. With so many classes online this semester, it may be hard to be productive if your environment isn't always optimal.  Whether it's loud family members or roommates, the temptation...

If there is one piece of advice commonly given to new students, it’s a variation of the same idea: “don’t stay in your residence hall room,” “get involved” and “make the most of your time.”Going out with friends and joining organizations...

As students begin returning to DeKalb for another semester at NIU, a familiar part of the fall semester’s atmosphere will be missing: Huskie athletic events. A semester full of Saturdays without tailgating outside of Huskie Stadium ahead of the big...

Quarantine has provided me with a lot of time, time that was once filled with activities that burned calories. Now, the main activity I find myself indulging in is eating...too much.  As the school year draws near, many students must make the choice...