Student Association Senate’s Tuesday and Wednesday elections have a new feature: Instantly accessible candidate profiles.The SA worked with EveryVote.org, a website founded by alumni Mitch Downey and Vincent Schramer, to provide a way for organizations...
There’s a week left for community members to give feedback on a report that deals with NIU’s reaccreditation efforts.NIU’s once-a-decade accreditation is coming up next year, and the Higher Learning Commission Steering Committee is making the finishing...
DeKalb | Drake’s not making a stop at the Convocation Center come Homecoming.The rumor that NIU would host the rapper started on Twitter, where user @horette tweeted “#NIU #NIU17 is coming to NIU” with a picture that said Drake would perform in...
Sept. 18• At 10:31 p.m. Sept. 8, an officer went to Anderson Hall for a report of criminal defacement of property. On Wednesday, a person was referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for defacement of property.• At 6:12 p.m.,...
By Kelly Bauer & Rachel Scaman
| September 22, 2013
Huskie Stadium saw its first sold-out home opener since 2003 with Saturday’s game against Eastern Illinois University.Single tickets to the game had sold out by Friday, and NIU reported attendance as 23,595. Last season’s home opener, against University...
NIU President Doug Baker’s first University Council meeting was brief and upbeat.In his opening announcements, Baker emphasized not only retention and enrollment rates, but also student involvement, career success and reaching out to alumni. He believes...
Eyes and how to protect them was the topic at Wednesday’s STEM Cafe.The main speaker was Elizabeth Gaillard, a presidential research professor. The presentation was sponsored by STEM Outreach and offered the community the chance to enjoy a meal at Eduardo’s,...
NIU presented Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, the Princess of Thailand, with an honorary degree of doctor and Humane Letters on Tuesday.A ceremony was held in the Altgeld Hall Auditorium where Her Royal Highness addressed about 300 people after she was presented...
The Student Association Senate ballot may look a little empty come elections Tuesday and Wednesday.The SA Senate represents student interest across campus and serves as the voice of the student body to the university administration, but interest in the...
Sept. 15• At 1:39 a.m., an officer went to Grant Towers North for a report of pot. The officer determined the report to be unfounded.• At 2:35 a.m., an officer went to Lot X in regard to a report of criminal damage. The officer referred a person to...
Not paying attention to the road — in a car or on foot — can come with consequences.It’s up to an officer to give a citation or warning to students who are involved in traffic incidents or who break rules while traveling, said NIU police Lt. Don...
Students should consider the time of day the next time they go to the Recreation Center to work out.The Rec’s hours changed with the new semester, and employees have reported an increase in business.“Usually in the beginning of the semester we get...
