DeKALB — As the price of food and groceries reach record highs in the nation, NIU’s Campus Dining Services is beginning to feel the effects of an historic shockwave of inflation. Students have begun to feel the impact of prices rising in grocery stores,...
DeKALB — After the controversial overturning of Roe v. Wade, NIU students have taken action by forming a new group in support of reproductive rights.
The Reproductive Rights Association at NIU was founded by two third-year law students, Sam Malone,...
DeKALB — Glidden Homestead is looking for volunteers in the DeKalb community to give tours of the museum.
The Glidden Homestead and Historical Center, 921 W. Lincoln Highway, asks anyone who is interested in being a volunteer docent (tour guide)...
DeKALB — As NIU welcomes its new and returning students, changes to the parking permit system are making an appearance as well. The Campus Parking Committee has now introduced a virtual parking system that provides a quick and easy way to register your...
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| August 25, 2022
DeKALB — The first positive case of monkeypox has been reported at NIU, according to an email sent to students, faculty and staff by NIU president Lisa Freeman on Thursday.
The email stated that the infected student has “had minimal contact with...
By Tyler Murray, Sports Reporter
| August 25, 2022
NIU’s graduation ceremony will be held at the Convocation Center for graduates and undergraduates. Graduate Commencement will be held on May 12 and undergraduate commencement will be held on May 13.
If you know that this will be your final term,...
DeKALB — An 18-year-old unidentified male has died after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head on Wednesday, according to the DeKalb Police Department.
The incident occurred off campus at 4:24 p.m. at 919 Ridge Drive. At 4:26 p.m. An officer on...
DeKALB — The DeKalb County Community Gardens (DCCG) mobile food pantry is coming to town for multiple events throughout the month of September. The “Grow Mobile” food pantry is a joint effort provided by the DeKalb County Health Department, the...
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced that the federal government will cancel up to $10,000 and $20,000 in federal student loan debt for millions.
Private student loans and any loans that were received after June 30 are not eligible to be...
In Illinois, gas prices have fallen 1.5 cents per gallon in the last week. Gas averages $4.24 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 4,378 gas stations in Illinois.
Illinois gas prices are 62.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago...
This week's pet Casper is looking for his perfect forever home. He just turned a year old, so he’s a younger dog. Casper also weighs about 65 lbs. His environment is a little overwhelming for him, so Casper is a little shy at first. However, once you...
DeKALB — The 44th annual Corn Fest is back this year with a plethora of events for all to enjoy.
The festival will be taking place all weekend from Aug. 26-28. It will feature live music, a carnival, free corn and other events for participants to...
