DeKALB – A murder occurred on Thursday night: five queens slayed the stage in front of a fervid audience.
At 8 p.m. Thursday, the Duke Ellington Ballroom held a free drag show. The crowd of nearly 400 people were treated to a night of music, performance,...
DeKALB – A new grocery store at the Village Commons Bookstore lot is looking to become the go-to spot on campus for college amenities; but besides ramen and laundry detergent, this store is stocking some specific items you wouldn't find at your normal...
By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor
| March 22, 2023
DeKALB – A normal day at the We Care Pregnancy Clinic, located in downtown DeKalb, begins with prayer in the building’s breakroom.
The microwave in the breakroom has a sticker that says “love every heartbeat” in cursive, and the whiteboard...
By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor
| March 21, 2023
DeKALB – Oorah, the name of a stolen Huskie statue, is the Marine Corps cheer of enthusiasm and devotion – it’s also what DeKalb will be saying because the statue is coming back.
The Huskies on Parade project is a community driven art project...
By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor
| March 19, 2023
DeKALB – Starting Monday, NIU OneCard holders will be able to ride the Huskie Bus Line 12 to the Elburn Metra Station for free.
The general public’s fare will be reduced to 50 cents per ride.
DeKalb’s Frost Lot, located on East Locust Street...
DeKALB – The time for change is in the air as we move toward a new tomorrow. Vernese Edghill-Walden, who served as NIU's first vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, announced her departure on Feb. 15 after nearly...
DeKALB – Creamy chicken alfredo, blue ribbon chocolate cake and a 68-year legacy are coming to a close.
The Hillside Restaurant, a cozy, cottage-like eatery that has been perched next to the Egyptian Theatre since 1955, is finally closing up the...
By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor
| February 26, 2023
DeKALB – A bill was passed requiring Student Government Association senators to create one piece of legislation during their term in senate.
“The duties and responsibilities of the senators do not include anything that shows that they have demonstrated...
By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor
| February 22, 2023
DeKALB – The NIU Student Government Association failed to approve a petition meant for the office of President Lisa Freeman which would outline the grievances Black students have on campus.
The petition included charges of over-policing Black events,...
By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor
| February 21, 2023
DeKALB – Freezing rain is expected to accumulate up to a 10th of an inch, causing hazardous driving conditions as DeKalb County has been issued a Winter Weather Advisory by the National Weather Service.
Most of Northern Illinois will experience minor...
DeKALB – Starting the fiscal year of 2024, July 2023, room and board fees for Neptune Hall, Gilbert Hall, Grant Towers, Stevenson Towers and Patterson Hall will increase by $200, and room and board fees for Northern View will increase by $100. Increased...
DeKALB – Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced in the annual State of the State Address that there will be an increase in higher education funding and the Monetary Award Program (MAP) in his proposed fiscal year 2024 budget.
During a live broadcast of the...
