DeKALB – “Kiss Him, Not Me” and “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” are two anime being shown with the Anime Association this semester. NIU’s Anime Association meets from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Stevens Building 170A.  The...

DeKALB – NIU’s 10-day enrollment report made small impacts at the University Council meeting Wednesday.  Interim Executive Vice President and Provost Laurie Eilish-Piper in place of President Lisa Freeman shared the enrollment statistics for the...

DeKALB – Buckle up for Rocket League, Chicago Street Race simulators, a NASCAR pace car, Matt Bussa and prizes from Chicago Street Race which are all coming to NIU.  NIU ESports is partnering with NASCAR Chicago Street Race from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday...

The 2023 Prestigious P.R.I.D.E. – People Responsible for Improving DeKalb’s Environment –  awards were given out to three groups who have proven to help and restore give back to the DeKalb community. The awards were presented during the DeKalb’s...

DeKALB – Latin is often thought of as a dead language due to its limited usage in the 21st century, but at NIU Latin has been dead for two years. While it still makes its appearances in classic literature and medical and law terminology, Google adds...

DeKALB – The U.S. Department of Labor granted $158,531 to NIU for training focused on mental health and suicide prevention in the workplace. The $158,531 Susan Harwood grant is going toward training through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...

The average cost per gallon of gas in the United States has risen 4.5 cents in the past week, bringing the national average to $3.07.  In Illinois, gas prices have risen 16 cents higher in January compared to December 2023, rising from $3.03 to $3.19...

DeKALB – The Association of Black Psychologists, a student-led organization run through the NIU department of Psychology, allows members to meet once a week to talk about current topics and events happening around the world involving the Black community.  ABPSI,...

DeKALB - Jumping into a cold tub of water in the middle of February sounds like a dare, but the Special Olympics challenges NIU students to participate in a Polar Plunge. At 10 a.m Saturday, Feb. 17 in the Huskie Stadium, the Special Olympics will host...

DeKALB – In the Student Government Association’s first senate meeting of the year, the senate granted recognition to seven student organizations. SEVEN NEW STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS RECOGNIZED “Some of these orgs are from last semester, some of them...

DeKALB – If you have experienced long lines waiting for a bathroom at NIU’s Recreation Center, expect to wait a little longer.  The first phase of renovations to the Recreation Center’s locker rooms is already underway with an expected completion...

DeKalb – Starting Monday, NIU’s Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development will celebrate Global Community Engagement Week.  11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday the division of OERD will host a table at the Holmes Student Center...