By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor
| March 10, 2023
DeKALB – In acknowledgment of the shortage of K-12 school psychologists in Northern Illinois, the U.S. Department of Education has awarded NIU a $5.1 million grant to train at least 24 psychologists to ease the crisis.
NIU’s School Psychology Program...
DeKALB – NIU found itself conflicted beginning the 2020 school year at the height of the pandemic: How would in-person classes work?
With the risk of COVID-19, mask mandates were already a general precaution, but the airborne risk of the coronavirus...
DeKALB – DeKalb is under a winter weather advisory until 7 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service. DeKalb has been experiencing on and off snowstorms in the afternoon but is currently battling dry air.
“For precipitation, we really...
DeKALB – Midwest weather patterns aren’t the only thing keeping snow at NIU.
NIU is revisiting its world record paper snowflake, originally created by NIU’s Advanced Photography course last year. The anniversary of the snowflake will celebrate...
DeKALB – A new furry friend has picked up the torch for a bi-monthly mental health program called “Chilling with Chase.”
In this event, students can pet and relax with therapy dog Chase, a 3-year-old golden retriever, learning mindful techniques...
DeKALB – Gas prices in Illinois have fallen by 0.9 cents per gallon in the past week making the statewide average $3.50 per gallon according to GasBuddy.
In regards to last month’s prices, gas has decreased by 7.9 cents per gallon in Illinois....
By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor
| March 8, 2023
DeKALB – As part of “A Celebration of India" Grammy-nominated group Berklee Indian Ensemble will be performing at the Yellow Box Theater in Naperville.
Alongside the Berklee Indian Ensemble, the Tarana School of Music and Dance will be putting...
Staying in style is Kyle, this week’s Tails’ Pet of the Week.
Donning a signature blue bandana, Kyle is a 4-month-old growing pup that is friendly and high-spirited. Just like many older puppies at Tails, he is looking for some love.
His tan...
By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor
| March 7, 2023
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 – The Office of Student Learning and Engagement will hold a conference on undergraduate research and engagement (CURE).
CURE is a conference held to help students present their projects for the opportunity to be awarded. The event will be...
By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor
| March 6, 2023
DeKALB – The Student Government Association, in collaboration with the National Association of Colored Women’s Club, INC will host a brunch to celebrate Women’s History Month. The brunch will be led by a panel of distinguished women in a variety...
DeKALB – The Student Government Association has passed a bill that will allow more money to be given to student organizations this semester.
The bill will move $30,000 from SGA’s executive funding, used to fund campus-wide initiatives, to supplemental...
