Correction: This piece was updated at 11:03 a.m. Friday to remove incorrect information regarding the DJ name. The DJ's name is not Swag Surfin. Swag Surfin is the song that was played at the end of the Block Party event. DeKALB –  Hundreds...

DeKALB – The City of DeKalb expects to know by the end of the year whether they can move forward with the second phase of a study to bring a Metra station to DeKalb.  Last year, DeKalb and NIU co-sponsored a feasibility study that provided insight...

DeKALB – Outdoor Adventures and Campus Environmental Sustainability group held Clean our Campus - Lagoon Clean-Up Day from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday  The focus was on the East Lagoon. Six people – a mix of staff and student volunteers – worked...

DeKALB - The Experiential Learning Center in Barsema Hall Room 303 provides real-world experience for NIU students of all majors. As part of the College of Business, the ELC program is led by Jason Gorham, the director of Business Consulting.  “It’s...

DeKALB – Enrollment in UNIV 301: Braven Leadership and Career Accelerator, a class offered at NIU by Braven, has been on a downward trend since its inception in 2022. Ayumi Tachikawa, director of workforce strategy at Braven, described the course...

DeKALB – Smoothie King has officially opened its doors to the public, hoping to serve the DeKalb community a healthy snack in a cup. Located at 1015 W. Lincoln Highway, between Baba’s Steak and Lemonade and Starbucks, Smoothie King opened Monday....

DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council approved a rezoning request for the property located at the Northwest corner of West Hillcrest Drive and Blackhawk Road. The property is the site of the planned construction of the Greek Life Center. “We’re...

DeKALB – NIU hosted their Second Annual Homecoming Kickoff event Monday at MLK Commons. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there were numerous activities available for students to partake in, including a live DJ, homecoming-themed photo booth and inflatable...

DeKALB – The rate of violent crime in DeKalb is almost three times the national rate, according to 2023 FBI crime statistics. Violent crimes include murder and non-negligent manslaughter, negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault,...

DeKALB – The Student Government Association voted on Bill SR56011 which approved Isabella Montoya as the director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The bill passed in a vote of 14-0-0. Montoya, a junior nursing major, explained why she'd be effective...

DeKALB – Active Minds, a nonprofit organization in partnership with Aetna Health Insurance and in collaboration with Counseling and Consultation Services at NIU, came together to host the Send Silence Packing exhibit Thursday at MLK Commons. The...

DeKALB – NIU’s Orientation and First Year Programs is currently looking for applicants to be orientation leaders for the 2025-2026 academic year. The purpose of the Orientation program is to make new students feel welcome on campus. Scott Johansen,...