Alpha Phi Gamma sorority teamed up with Chi Sigma Tau, Gamma Phi Omega and Tau Phi Sigma to protest against domestic violence as part of their international philanthropy Wednesday along Lucinda Avenue across from the Holmes Student Center. The students were holding up signs and shouting out facts on domestic violence.
Freshman nursing major Amber Black (right) hands sophomore education major Carsie Barnes a free T-shirt Monday at the Homecoming Kick-Off Rally in the Martin Luther King Jr. Commons. The rally featured free T-shirts, hot dogs, burgers and ice cream made...
Sophomore accounting major Megan O’Brien tries to avoid having her flag pulled during Powder Puff Football and barbecue Sunday at the Outdoor Recreation Sports Complex.
Dymond Hawkins (right), E.B.O.N.Y. Women fundraising chair, sells candy and snacks to junior economics major Cree Pinkston (left) Monday at the Martin Luther King Jr. Commons. The candy sale proceeds go to E.B.O.N.Y Women. The sale will continue 11 a.m.-3...
Senior finance major Xianwei Du (left) and senior accounting major Sizhe Wang (right) play ping pong Wednesday in the lobby of University Plaza. Some residents are unhappy with impending renovations that will change University Plaza from residence hall-style living spaces into apartments.
Carmelo Gonzalez, who works for TRiO, serves food to students Wednesday during the TRiO Student Support Services Open House on the lawn of Adams Hall. TRiO scholars, graduate assistants and student workers gathered to serve students barbecue. TRiO is...
Interim CFO Nancy Suttenfield speaks about NIU’s budget proposal at the Aug. 28 Board of Trustees Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee meeting in Altgeld Hall. The Board of Trustees will consider budget approval for a technology center and building renovations during its meeting today.
Students participated in a free American Sign Language class hosted by members of NIU Deaf Pride. During this class, Deaf Pride President Abby Jeppson taught students how to sign numbers, the ASL alphabet and basic vocabulary. This class is held every...
Fifth Ward Alderman Ron Naylor speaks at a Feb. 10 DeKalb City Council meeting. Naylor and 3rd Ward Alderwoman Kristen Lash will not seek re-election in April, but Naylor said he will work on expanding the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport and Lash said...
The Stevens Building Annex, former home of the anthropology and theatre departments, undergoes demolition for renovations Monday. Only half of the building will be rebuilt while the other side will be revamped and updated. According to an NIU Today article from July 11, the Stevens Building Annex is 90 percent demolished.
Participants in the NIU International Education Camp, consisting of 26 students from the National University of Tainan’s Affiliated Elementary School of Taiwan, learn about American farming and agriculture Sunday at Cottonwood Stable, 5430 S. Malta Road. The students are visiting to immerse themselves in American culture, tradition and fun. On Saturday the students went to Six Flags Great America, and on Sunday they visited an American farm.
