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Students, staff and community members joined in the effort to help end hunger in the DeKalb community Wednesday in Adams Hall. 

Empty Bowls Help Feed the Community

March 29, 2018

Participants were asked to purchase ceramic bowls made by local high schools and the NIU Ceramics club that they were able to fill with soup and bread.

Pet of the Week: March 26

Pet of the Week: March 26

By Courtesy Maddie Katz | March 27, 2018

Owner: Maddie Katz, sophomore corporatecommunications majorPet’s name: AddisonBreed: Morkie PooPet’s favorite treat: CheesePet’s favorite activity:Chewing on her curly boneDescribe your pet in five words:Spunky, loving, independent, smart, protective

Huskie Spotlight: Best Buddies Show off Their Talents

March 27, 2018

Best Buddies showed off their talents and skills for the audience Sunday evening in Montgomery Hall. Each buddy got the chance to sing, dance, pose and show some magic tricks for peers and students. During the evening, the whole crew performed the chicken...

Freshman accounting major Antonia Mendez (left) and junior elementary education major Amanda Childers draw back their bows and aim at a target during the archery meeting Monday. 

Archery Club Shoots Straight into Season

March 8, 2018

Freshman accounting major Antonia Mendez (left) and junior elementary education major Amanda Childers draw back their bows and aim at a target during the archery meeting Monday.

 

Paddleboard Yoga Making Waves at NIU

March 5, 2018

The Outdoor Adventures club, which hosts outdoor experiences and workshops, hosted a paddleboard yoga workshop Friday evening in the Anderson Hall pool. Paddleboard yoga is designed to improve balance and be a low impact exercise, according to the Yoga...

Mary Swanson (right), played by Ellen Campbell, checks her clipboard while the librarian (left), played by Rachel Jaco, speaks with John Dodge, played by Ken Miller.

Middletown Provides Comedy

March 1, 2018

Mary Swanson (right), played by Ellen Campbell, checks her clipboard while the librarian (left), played by Rachel Jaco, speaks with John Dodge, played by Ken Miller.

NIU Fencing Club Swings Into the Season

February 26, 2018

The NIU Fencing Club, whose season started in January, offering classes for beginners and experts. The club meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Recreational Center. Following the classes, there is an hour of open fencing where...

Pet of the Week: Feb. 26

Pet of the Week: Feb. 26

By Courtesy Claire Borbath | February 26, 2018

Owner: Claire Borbath, senior elementary education majorPet’s name: Bean BorbathBreed: Guinea PigPet’s favorite treat: ZucchiniPet’s favorite activity: Running in circles and sleeping in his food bowlDescribe your pet in five words: fat, cuddly,...

Group photo of all those who attended the eight hour Dance Marathon event on Saturday.

For The Kids

February 18, 2018

Sorority Delta Zeta created their team banner for team captain Gavin. 

Banners for equality

February 13, 2018

DREAM Action NIU, a student organization that raises awareness about the circumstances of undocumented students, and the Latino Student Alliance, a student organization that promotes degree completion and communication among Latino students, held an Art...

Ohana Means Family

January 31, 2018

The OHANA event, hosted by the Asian American Resource Center, brought students together for a night of fun and games. The event opened with several Greek organizations with Asian interests talking about their history and purpose within the NIU community....

Oswego resident Jeannine East,  Paulette Brown of Waterman, and NIU english major Justina Clayburn are helping knit scarves for those in need.

Knitting with a purpose

October 30, 2017