DeKALB – NIU hosted their Second Annual Homecoming Kickoff event Monday at MLK Commons. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there were numerous activities available for students to partake in, including a live DJ, homecoming-themed photo booth and inflatable...

DeKALB – The rate of violent crime in DeKalb is almost three times the national rate, according to 2023 FBI crime statistics. Violent crimes include murder and non-negligent manslaughter, negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault,...

DeKALB – NIU’s Orientation and First Year Programs is currently looking for applicants to be orientation leaders for the 2025-2026 academic year. The purpose of the Orientation program is to make new students feel welcome on campus. Scott Johansen,...

DeKALB - NIU will hold its 2024 Homecoming celebration from Oct. 13 to Oct. 20. The many events that will be available are planned thanks to committees such as the Homecoming Planning Committee and Campus Activities Board. After the COVID-19 pandemic,...

DeKALB – NIU’s Counseling and Consultation Services in partnership with Active Minds will host their annual Send Silence Packing event to emphasize the importance of suicide awareness. The event emphasizes the fact that there is always help out there...

DeKALB – NIU’s Social Justice Education club held a seminar Tuesday about the importance and impact Generation Z members have when voting. The seminar was run by two graduate students who are a part of the Social Justice Education club. The seminar...

DeKALB – Members of NIU’s Students for Justice in Palestine hosted a rally in support of Palestine on Monday, the one-year anniversary of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The rally took place from noon to 3:30 p.m. at MLK Commons. There were other...

DeKALB –After a homecoming pop-up party and shooting occurred on Sept. 29 at Illinois State University's campus, NIU Police will have increased safety measures during NIU's homecoming week. NIU's homecoming week occurs Oct. 13 through Oct. 20....

DeKALB – The Student Government Association voted on Bill SR56008 which approved Ashley Johnson to become the new Chief of Staff during its meeting Friday. Johnson argued she would be an effective chief of staff. “My potential to contribute...

DeKALB – The information in this report is compiled from the NIU Police Department’s Daily Crime Log. Any case defined as “unfounded” was not included in this list. Any “closed by exception” case is closed due to circumstances outside of...

DeKALB – NIU’s creation of an artificial intelligence task force and a RIPS update were some of what was discussed at Wednesday’s Faculty Senate meeting. AI Task Force: In the spring 2024 semester, NIU put together an action team to make recommendations...

DeKALB – Staffing levels for the NIU police department are rising and recovering from a nationwide trend of police shortages after the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 killing of George Floyd. "We have definitely had an increase (since the pandemic)...