DeKALB — As Revela Odhuno envisions the moment she will walk across the stage to receive her bachelor’s degree in nursing, her eyes light up, and the corners of her mouth are drawn up by joy. She didn’t think she would go to college. She didn’t...
The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center is looking for unopened pads and tampons as donations for Womanist Wednesdays. The goal is to end period poverty around the world. Ending period poverty should replace paying for sanitary products to having these...
DeKALB — With winter weather approaching, now is the time for students and faculty to take a look at the policies and procedures the university takes regarding school closures. The university has several processes it takes to determine if the school...
DeKALB — The proposed FY20 budget is balanced at $103 million in projected revenue for the city and $101.8 million in expenses.The City Council and Finance Advisory Committee held their first of two special joint meetings Monday to review the Fiscal...
DeKALB — The SA Senate rejected the appointment of former SA President Khiree Cross as election commissioner during Sunday’s meeting.The vote was 9 to 8 with 1 abstention. Despite one more senator voting in favor of Cross’ appointment, a constitutional...
MondayNational Stuttering Association Community Discussion Group: The National Stuttering Association will host a community discussion group aiming to support, educate and advocate for those who stutter, their families and professionals 7 to 8 p.m. in...
Greek organization Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority will be hosting the event "Building a Bridge: Al Otro Lado & DREAM Action NIU" from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday in Campus Life Building, Room 100. Ethnic food will be served to guests who provide...
DeKALB — Following a rumor circulating on social media of an active shooter threat, NIU Police have issued a statement saying there is no credible threat to the campus.The rumor, which was circulating on Snapchat, alleged a shooting that would take...
With a budget of $3.7 million, the University aims to either improve or repair the critical electrical infrastructure that keeps the campus functioning. The next six years have the potential to be a significant improvement for facility investments in...
For Veronica Herrero, education has played a major role in her life along with helping her achieve her dreams as a first-generation college graduate. In August, Herrero was appointed to the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Herrero has been an NIU...
NIU is celebrating 50 years of international education next week. International Education Week is a chance to recognize the values of international education and will take place on campus from Nov. 18 through Nov. 22 with events recognizing various cultures.“We...
Gabriel Nadales, former Antifa participant turned conservative activist, delivered a speech Thursday titled “Behind the Black Mask” in Reavis Hall.In his speech, Nadales discussed the ideology, history and tactics of Antifa, a militant anti-fascist...
