DeKALB — The OpenDoor Coffee Truck made its way to NIU 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday on the corner of Lucinda Avenue and Gilbert Drive.The family-owned and -operated business sold coffee, espresso and baked goods out of a truck.“My wife Stephanie and...
DeKALB — The DeKalb Police Department was tapped to help an investigation by the Illinois Attorney General's office Wednesday at the Lincoln Towers apartments, 1100 W. Lincoln Highway, according to an Oct. 10 press release. The police arrested Brenton...
DeKALB — NIU STEM Café hosted a discussion on nuclear waste Tuesday.The event was hosted at Eduardo’s Mexican Restaurant, 206 E. Lincoln Highway. Attendants were free to discuss and ask questions regarding nuclear waste.{{tncms-inline alignment="right"...
DeKALB — NIU’s Division of Finance and Administration raised the minimum stipend rate for full-time graduate assistants Aug. 16 to be $1,500 per month, according to a March 29 memo obtained through a FOIA request.The minimum stipend rate for part-time...
DeKalb Mayor Jerry Smith is requesting suggestions from the community on who might be open to filling the term of Fourth Ward Alderman Pat Fagan. His seat was resigned as of Sept. 26.The next aldermanic elections are in April 2021 according to City Manager...
NIU STEM Fest will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 in the Convocation Center, 1525 West Lincoln Highway. STEM Fest is an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering and math for all ages. There will be added bus stops at the Convocation...
The Student Association Senate passed a resolution to have the SA officially proclaim National Ombuds Day at Sunday night’s Senate meeting.National Ombuds Day is the second Thursday each October.An ombudsperson gives members of the university a chance...
DeKALB — An additional bus service to the southern portion of DeKalb will go into effect Oct. 28. The route will operate 18 trips per day, five days per week.{{tncms-inline alignment="right" content="<ul> <li><strong>Children...
The Northern Television Center was nominated Friday for two Midwest Emmy student awards for productions made by students last spring.The NTC’s “Aurora Shooting Newscast,” produced by Konstance Fowler, Victor Owoeye, Isai Sanchez and Krystal Termini,...
DeKALB — Bipartisan collaboration was on the lips of all four state representatives who spoke at the Illinois bipartisan budget debate.The debate took place from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday in the University Suite at the Holmes Student Center.At the debate...
DeKALB — NIU is in the early stages of developing a campus wellness initiative and is looking for student input.The goal of this initiative is to improve the well-being of students and faculty by reviewing university policies, Chris Dawe, director of...
NIU President Lisa Freeman spoke at Thursday’s Operating Staff Council Meeting. The following are excerpts from her speech. The speech was lightly edited for clarity and consistency.EnrollmentIn our enrollment management operation, we made a lot of...
