Tuesday• On April 30, an officer was sent to Neptune North for a report of theft. The officer met with the complainant and took a report. On Sept. 3, five people were referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for theft.• At...
NIU had a special way to meet its president while beating the heat: Ice cream.The treat was part of Wednesday’s root beer social in the MLK Commons. Students were invited to enjoy root beer floats and relax to the sound of NIU’s Steel Band.“It’s...
Smoking hookah by the residence halls can come with a price — but it isn’t necessarily illegal.Smoking hookah outside residence halls at night has become a social pastime for some students. DeKalb Police Corporal Curt Biarnesen, who has served on...
Buying textbooks doesn’t have to empty a student’s wallet.Jody Boardman, general manager of the Village Commons Bookstore, said she receives complaints about textbook prices, and some student employees moan and groan because of the cost.“I’m annoyed,...
The LGBT and Women’s Studies Program will hold an open house from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.The program held a similar open house Wednesday. During the meeting, students and staff were welcome to come in and learn how to get involved with LGBT and Women’s...
NIU Forensics will host an organizational meeting at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday.The meeting will be held in the Campus Life Building, Room 100. State and nationally recognized speakers will be showcased at the event, and Forensics will provide information for...
As the year kicks off, so do the NIU College Democrats.During their first meeting of the school year, held Tuesday night at Pizza Pro’s, 1205 W. Lincoln Highway, the College Democrats prepared to start the semester.“Our goal for the kick-off party...
Aug. 30• At 9:15 p.m., an officer was sent to the Lot O for a report of pot. An officer investigation and determined the report unfounded.• At 11:20 p.m., an officer was sent to Neptune East for a report of pot. The officer investigated and discovered...
Aug. 27• At 11:42 a.m., an officer was sent to the Grant Towers North outside patio for a report of pot. The officer determined the report to be unfounded.• At 11:52 a.m., an officer was sent to the New Residence Hall community center for a report...
A Huskie Battalion alumnus chose the place where his career began to host a milestone for him and NIU.Col. Brian Alvin is being promoted to brigadier general in an on-campus ceremony Saturday.His military career started when he was a student at NIU.“This...
Do you have what it takes to make change at NIU?The Student Association is looking for students in good academic standing with a GPA above 2.5 to run for a position in the SA Senate.SA Senate Speaker James Zanayed said being a senator is great experience...
Students need only pay $25 for a chance to see the Huskies take on Iowa, the only team to beat NIU in a regular season game last year.The Student Association is offering a ticket package for students for the game, which will be held in Kinnick Stadium...
