College is a time for many things; pulling an all-nighter cramming for a final paper, spending nights on end with your roommates doing only god knows what. One of the biggest parts of most college experiences is going to sporting events.
College...
Career Services, Counseling and Consultation Services and Legal Assistance are three centers on campus aiming to make student life more manageable during and after college — and post-pandemic.
Career Services
Career Services aims to help connect...
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...
By Lisa C. Freeman, President of NIU
| August 23, 2021
Welcome, Huskies, to a new academic year filled with opportunities to explore, grow your knowledge, build relationships and, importantly, bring you one step closer to a life-changing degree from NIU.
When it comes to being a successful Huskie, here...
By Jacob Baker, Lifestyle Editor
| August 23, 2021
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...
