DeKALB –After a homecoming pop-up party and shooting occurred on Sept. 29 at Illinois State University's campus, NIU Police will have increased safety measures during NIU's homecoming week. NIU's homecoming week occurs Oct. 13 through Oct. 20....

DeKALB – The Student Government Association voted on Bill SR56008 which approved Ashley Johnson to become the new Chief of Staff during its meeting Friday. Johnson argued she would be an effective chief of staff. “My potential to contribute...

DeKALB – NIU’s Department of Student Affairs and Division of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is set to host their annual Real Talk Conference to allow participants to engage in meaningful conversations and foster empathy. The Real Talk...

DeKALB – A new student loan scam seeks to take advantage of student loan borrowers. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Banking and the Illinois Attorney General issued a warning to inform students of student...

DeKALB – The information in this report is compiled from the NIU Police Department’s Daily Crime Log. Any case defined as “unfounded” was not included in this list. Any “closed by exception” case is closed due to circumstances outside of...

  DeKALB – Many business and internship opportunities were available to students at the annual All-Majors Internship and Job Fair held by NIU. Many free goods were given out at the event, including water bottles, stress balls and snacks. The...

DeKALB – NIU’s creation of an artificial intelligence task force and a RIPS update were some of what was discussed at Wednesday’s Faculty Senate meeting. AI Task Force: In the spring 2024 semester, NIU put together an action team to make recommendations...

DeKALB – Staffing levels for the NIU police department are rising and recovering from a nationwide trend of police shortages after the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 killing of George Floyd. "We have definitely had an increase (since the pandemic)...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The responses in this report have been lightly edited for clarity and brevity. DeKALB – Aidan O’Brien, a senior marketing major, was elected the Student Government Association student trustee for the 2024-2025 academic year. O’Brien...

DeKALB – Ellington’s Restaurant is opening its doors back up from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Tuesday. Ellington’s Restaurant is a Campus Dining Services collaboration for students studying nutrition and dietetics and is located on the main floor of the...

DeKALB – NIU saw a dramatic spike in domestic violence last year, with 77 cases, 38 more cases than the year prior, according to the Clery Act Report released by NIU on Monday. The Clery Act requires all colleges and universities to disclose an annual...