Community leaders from NIU and DeKalb voiced their concerns about funding for higher education Monday at a round table discussion held by Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs.Frerichs, who assumed office Jan. 12 after serving as the higher education committee...
Local public figures discuss higher education, MAP funding during a round table discussion Monday in the Holmes Student Center Sky Room. // <![CDATA[ // ]]> [View the story "Frerichs talks to NIU, DeKalb community leaders " on Storify]
The following was taken directly from the NIU Police Department. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The NIU Police Department provides police reports online at niu.edu/publicsafety/.Tuesday1. At 8 p.m. Aug. 22,...
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs will meet with NIU officials and student leaders today to voice his support for MAP grant funding.Frerichs will participate in a news conference at 1:30 p.m. today in the Holmes Student Center, Sky Room, where he will...
Students vent their frustration after two robberies occurred on and near NIU Thursday and Friday morning. // <![CDATA[ // ]]> [View the story "Students react to Friday robberies" on Storify]
Visitors from as far as Wisconsin and Minnesota are expected to trek to NIU for the 10th annual Kite Fest.Kite Fest provides open space for people to build and fly kites, eat and participate in other activities. This year’s festival will be held from...
The school year has once again started with the regular commotion of figuring out class schedules, getting school supplies, creating friendships and for freshmen or transfer students, getting used to the NIU lifestyle.Here’s what some NIU students said...
The following was taken directly from the NIU Police Department. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The NIU Police Department provides police reports online at niu.edu/publicsafety/.Friday• At 7 p.m., possession...
By Alexander Chettiath & Satta Kendor
| August 27, 2015
NIU President Doug Baker said plans to continue to incorporate a cannon that sounds off at football games may take up to a year to complete.Earlier this month, NIU Athletics announced a plan to replace the cannon with fireworks to celebrate Huskie touchdowns....
Huskie Safe Line, a free shuttle service for students, faculty and community members with disabilities, has incorporated different stops into both its north and south routes.NIU Sgt. Joe Przybyla said the goal of the revised routes is to save resources...
While out and about at classes all day it can be hard to keep your phone from dying.Check out our list of the best places on campus to get charged up. Gabel Hall and Graham HallGabel and Graham have USB ports around to help keep students phones in the...
As the new school year starts, students at NIU and universities across the country are bracing themselves to buy wildly overpriced textbooks.Check out our list of places to find the best deals.Village Commons Bookstore901 Lucinda Ave.Hours:• Tuesday...
