Shamira Williams, freshman non-governmatal organization studies major, speaks during the Family Matters No Shame Campaign event Oct. 23, which aimed to destigmatize mental health issues. The campaign is one of multiple campus initiatives meant to provide mental health support.
DeKALB — It’s a common sight: students shuffling around college campuses, lugging their 50 pound backpacks with their eyes glued to their phones and earbuds in place. The earbuds, and the music they’re processing, offer a distraction from the discomfort...
DeKALB — Members of the Annie Glidden North Revitalization Task Force expressed a need to prioritize crime and poverty as the underlying issues contributing to the area’s complications, such as poor lighting and poor property conditions during their...
DeKALB — Members of the Asian American Resource Center held signs and chanted “13 years too long” during a Thursday march meant to call attention to their need for a new space.This was the second year members of the resource center held the event...
DeKALB — Shots were fired at a black vehicle Saturday on the 800 block of Spiros Court, prompting an investigation into the second gun-related crime of the week.The DeKalb Police Department and NIU Campus Police responded to the incident at about 3:30...
DeKALB — Dozens gathered Thursday evening at the west side of Huskie Stadium to witness the unveiling of the Diesel Memorial, a sculpture donated to the university by the Diesel Memorial Project.The bronze statue, designed by sculptor Renee Bemis, is...
NIU Police Department officials arrested and charged two non-NIU-affiliated men in connection to an aggravated assault that occurred at the Stevenson Towers Oct. 26.Brian K. Allen and Isaiah R. Rucker fled the scene after the incident but are now in custody...
DeKALB — The clock is ticking on the contract of Eric Dannenmaier, former College of Law dean, who has been involved in an NIU research project since resigning amid sexual harassment allegations.Dannenmaier resigned from his position in June after...
The DeKalb Police Department is investigating a shooting they suspect is gang related.Officers responded to a shots fired call that occurred at 9:22 p.m., Friday, on the 900 block of Greenbrier, where spent bullet casing were recovered at the scene. There...
DeKALB — Faculty and residents expressed disappointment in state legislators for how their failure to pass a state budget has lead to declining enrollment numbers and more hostile workers at NIU.The open-forum event was held to allow community members...
