By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
| February 14, 2024
In the name of preservation the Egyptian Theatre has recently repurchased properties it owned in the 1930s.
The Egyptian Theatre is now in possession of the two nearby units, both 143 and 147 N. Second St.
The board of the Egyptian Theatre wishes...
DeKALB- The De La Vega Innovation Lab is hosting the second annual De La Vega Innovation Lab Pitch Competition for NIU students to gain experience in creating and growing a business of their own.
From 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 20, the De La Vega Innovation...
DeKALB – The Grill brought a Mardi Gras celebration to NIU with food, crafts and a photo booth available for students on Fat Tuesday.
From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Huskie Den, The Grill had a special menu including a Cajun chicken rice wrap,...
By Rachel Cormier, Senior News Reporter
| February 13, 2024
DeKALB – Conversations of how the city of DeKalb would support migrants seeking asylum from the U.S. border brought financial considerations and an update to a pressing national issue to City Council Monday.
Council and community members came with...
DeKALB – Multiple businesses in DeKalb are taking advantage of Valentine’s Day and are offering special deals to customers and their loved ones.
BASKIN-ROBBINS
Love Potion #31, a white chocolate and raspberry ice cream with raspberry filled chocolate...
By Michael Mollsen, Written Managing Editor
| February 12, 2024
DeKALB – The required number of students to start a club has been officially reduced to three students from the previous five after a resolution was passed at SGA’s senate meeting Friday.
“We believe it's a better number since as Sergeant-At-Arms...
By Rachel Cormier, Senior News Reporter
| February 12, 2024
DeKALB – NIU’s Safety Notifications have decreased exponentially. Weekly notifications of “shots fired” and “stabbings” have gone down to only five safety alerts for the entire 2023-2024 school year.
Students are wondering if crime has indeed...
DeKALB – Honors of the 2024 Nonprofit Organization, 2023 Business of the Year and inductees to the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame were all announced at the 100th Annual Celebration Dinner.
From 5:30 p.m. to 8:35 p.m. Thursday in the Barsema...
DeKALB – President Lisa Freeman spoke at Thursday’s State of the University, advocating for a push for the Illinois Board of Higher Education’s goals, specifically a push to recruit transfer students.
TRANSFER ADMISSIONS
Freeman spoke about NIU’s...
DeKALB – Artificial Intelligence is beginning to enter Blackboard for professors with monthly updates from the website to turn time-consuming tasks into time-efficient tasks.
Northern Illinois University's professors and students use the Blackboard...
DeKALB – The Huskie Pledge is raising its eligibility requirements to require a gross family income of $75,000 to $100,000 annually starting in the 2024-2025 school year.
AIM High Huskie Pledge is a program for Illinois high school seniors that covers...
DeKalb will face off for the distinction of having the “Best Tasting Water” in the state after winning the Illinois Section American Water Works Association (ISAWWA) District 1 Water Taste Test Competition.
The city of DeKalb competed against other...
