DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 12,610 and 51,868 county residents are fully vaccinated, 49.80% of the county population. Among those who’ve tested positive for the...

DeKALB — The Huskies won a conference matchup against the Kent State University Golden Flashes in a clean sweep, winning the match 3-0. In the first set, Kent State took a slight lead with a score of 10-8. The Flashes widened their lead to four with...

As Halloween approaches, you may find yourself browsing various streaming services for a good horror movie. If you happen upon the movies on this list, I urge you  not to watch them. Beware: Here’s a list of five bad horror movies. 1. The Human...

DeKALB — Janice Hamlet has accepted a new role as associate vice provost for faculty mentoring and diversity, where she will continue mentoring faculty and expanding connections between mentors and mentees.  The position created in 2019 was known...

DeKALB — Many of NIU’s webpages' annual reports showed a decrease in engagement during the pandemic, while ADEI’s virtual engagement doubled. ADEI had an engagement of 1,890 in Fall 2020 leading up to the pandemic and a total virtual engagement...

DeKALB— The 2022 Illinois midterms would see incumbent Republicans Adam Kinzinger (R-16) and Darin LaHood (R-18) square off in a possible primary battle after Illinois Democrats released their second proposed district map Saturday. The newly drawn...

What to know 2020 U.S. Census results saw the state of Illinois decrease by 18,124 persons The decline in the population dropped the state congressional delegation from 18 members to 17 starting in the 2022 primaries. Democrats in Springfield...

DeKALB — The women’s soccer team won 2-1 in their final home game of the season against the Miami (Ohio) University Redhawks on Thursday night.  NIU’s sideline showed an abundance of energy during the course of the game, most notably following...

The Brooklyn Nets are the favorites to win the NBA Championship, but former NBA champion and seven-time All-Star guard Kyrie Irving is not expected to play until he gets vaccinated against COVID-19.  Irving went live on Instagram earlier this week...

October is Black Cat Awareness Month, and with Halloween around the corner, our TVs are guaranteed to be filled with black cats. With black cats being so heavily referenced in Halloween decor and media, it’s the perfect time to show them some love. The...

DeKALB — NIU’s study abroad program has begun accepting applications for winter break and the Fall 2022 semester.  Depending on the program students apply for, deadlines for the two time frames will end anywhere from Oct. 1 to Nov. 15. The...

DeKALB —  Students and staff will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by Nov. 1, which is when spring semester registration begins. If students are not vaccinated or have not received a religious or medical exemption, they will not be able...