By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
| January 27, 2022
Campus has reopened to students this week following the low COVID-19 positivity rates. For first-years and transfer students who still have to get used to NIU’s campus it can be challenging to step outside of your comfort zone and make connections....
By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
| January 25, 2022
The COVID-19 outbreak shut down a lot of things, from essential services to social venues. The campus was hit particularly hard by the lack of campus activities. While NIU is returning to in-person classes this week, things are still far from normal....
NIU alumnus Darryl Postelnick has been gaining attention by grilling up views on TikTok and has 2.1 million followers on the platform.
Postelnick graduated from NIU in 1987 with a major in marketing and a minor in psychology.
“I started (cooking)...
DeKALB — Keg & Kernel, a new restaurant by Tangled Roots Brewing Company, opened its doors to the DeKalb community Saturday. The restaurant is aimed at those who love beer and quality food with a DeKalb-inspired twist.
The parent company,...
DeKALB — This week’s pet is a beautiful tortie cat named Wolf from The Tails Humane Society. Wolf is a sweet and playful cat that loves to spend her days hanging with the staff in the offices socializing.
The sweet cat loves to play with her...
There are many on-and-off campus activities for students to enjoy and participate in this weekend. These events are anywhere from learning to just having a good time.
Friday
First Friday Bingo
Students are invited to play bingo in Club 1895, located...
Tails pet of the week is a three and a half year-old Husky named Blue.
Blue is a smart dog and is extremely friendly. He has lived with older children and other dogs in the past and is excited to meet new people. Blue is a talented dog and knows quite...
DeKALB — Trumpeters will be working with Christopher Scanlon, Pharez Whitted, Tom Bough on “Trumpet Day” at NIU on Nov. 19. The event is intended for all levels of trumpet players from high school amateur to undergraduate players to trumpet players...
DeKALB — The Tails Humane Society pet of the week is a 10 month-old domestic shorthair mix kitten named Princess Pea.
Princess Pea is a medium-sized, white and orange kitten brought to Tails on Oct.1. She has already been spayed, and house trained...
DeKALB — The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., will offer a variety of events open to the public from Oct. 18 to Oct. 24.
On Tuesday, the library will be hosting a Press Reader 101 event from 11 a.m. to noon. The program is intended to answer any...
