Editor's note: This article was updated Jan. 23 to clarify the Lucinda Avenue bridge is nearing the end of it's life cycle and ready for an update. DeKALB – The city of DeKalb has decided to close the Lucinda Avenue bridge for construction. A detour...

DeKALB – NIU is on the path to becoming a Hispanic Serving Institution. The university currently holds the title of an emerging HSI and a few more steps must be completed before it receives the official HSI title.  An HSI is an institution with...

DeKALB — A cold splash of reality brought Neptune East and West residents back from winter break when they were met with ice cold showers the weekend before the spring semester. Students reported freezing cold shower and sink temperatures as early...

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 case “closed by exception” means the case is closed due to circumstances...

DeKALB – NIU students and families braved the cold weather to move into residence halls for the spring semester over the weekend. Friday, all residence halls opened for students to move in, whether it was new students joining for the spring semester...

DeKALB -  The first week of the spring semester brings the 2024 Spring Involvement Fair, which will be lined up with many organizations looking to reach out to NIU students.  The Spring Involvement Fair will be held from 11 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday...

Editor's note: The article was last updated at 3:30 p.m. to clarify that while some buildings are closed, services are still available for students virtually.   DeKALB– Due to extreme weather conditions, NIU’s campus will be virtual from 8 a.m....

DeKALB – The words “finals are coming up” can fill students with a sense of relief that the semester is over or a sense of dread at exams that can make or break their grade. Toward the end of the year, NIU Counseling and Consultation Services...

DeKALB – Before every play, concert or official university meeting at NIU starts, students and staff hear a statement read aloud. In less than 30 seconds but in distinct succession, a speaker acknowledges that “we,” the university or the individuals...

DeKALB – Community, culture and consideration are all words that were felt during the annual Pre-Kwanzaa event. The event was held by the Center for Black Studies 6 p.m. Dec. 7 in the Holmes Student Center Capitol Room. Kwanzaa is a seven day...

DeKALB – Disappointed public comments from staff of Campus Dining Services and Building Services started Thursday’s Board of Trustees meeting. Manny Diaz, a building service worker, took to the mic to protest a denied request to stay as a custodial...