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Residence Hall Life

Residence Hall Life

By Josh Lazenby | September 24, 2013

Daynah Curry, sophomore engineer technology, sits in his Neptune North residence hall room Sep. 9 working on his homework. Curry believes staying in the residence halls keeps him focused plus he is closer to classes. Curry states, “the food is good,...

Harry Potter at the Public Library

By Paul Skager | August 27, 2013

Members of NIU's quidditch club - (left to right) Jackie Fink, sophomore psychology major, Joe Wharram, junior sociology major, Nicole Bruno, sophomore nursing major, Allison McKenzie, junior business administration major, and Katrina Carpenter, senior...

Olive Goyle gets a new head

Olive Goyle gets a new head

By Paul Skager | July 1, 2013

Olive Goyle, the headless grotesque sitting outside Altgeld Hall, received a new head over the weekend, with work done by Vanguard Sculpture Services. Goyle was hit by lightning and fell from Altgeld in 1966. Goyle was placed back on Altgeld in 1967 until...

Greek Fest

Greek Fest

By Paul Skager | July 1, 2013

Danielle McLaughlin (far left), 27, of DeKalb, and Sheree Pinto, 50, of DeKalb, browse the Owl That Glitters stall, owned by Jackie Wolfskill, of DeKalb, Sunday afternoon at the Greek Fest at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The stall was one of a few assorted...

2012: News from NIU, DeKalb

By Kelly Bauer | December 31, 2012

Scroll through this interactive timeline to see some of the biggest stories from 2012. Click on the bubbles for more stories, or to see articles, videos and photos related to the stories.If you would rather view the news items in a list format, go here.  2012...

Car Accident

Car Accident

By James McCarter | October 17, 2012

A tow truck driver from Lovett’s Towing prepares to clean the road after an accident. The accident occurred on Annie Glidden Rd in between Hillcrest and Varsity. There were three cars involved two sedans and a pickup truck. Everyone involved in the...

Tom Magerl

Tom Magerl

October 15, 2012

Tom Magerl, senior nursing major: “I felt safe during Homecoming because I avoided dangerous areas and feel that I can take care of myself. There also was a pretty nice police presence on campus.” “No, I do not think the Student Association contributed...

State of the University 2012

By Gavin Weaver | October 11, 2012

NIU President John G. Peters give his annual State of the University Address in Altgeld Hall Thursday afternoon.  In his speech he announced his resignation, effective in 2013, and discussed major improvements that NIU has made over the last several years.

Olivia Thonsend (left)Jennifer Tsaras (center) Jenna Luetkebuenger (right) slides down a giant slide during September Fest at St. Mary’s School in DeKalb.

School hosts festival to raise money

By Maria Ahmad | September 23, 2012

St. Mary School’s September Fest celebrated its tenth annual festival this weekend with carnival rides, bake sales and more. St. Mary’s School, 210 Gurler Road, has been around for over 99 years and moved into its current location 17 years ago. September...