The Forward, Together Forward Scholarship has been awarded to five students. In the wake of the tragedy that befell NIU on Feb. 14, 2008, a new scholarship was created. The five recipients for the 2013-2014 academic year are Taylor Bogan, Caitlin Cavannaugh,...
Carrie Bradshaw is back: to the ’80s. “The Carrie Diaries” brings ’80s fashion up to date with fashion trends that are still in style for the 21st century. It simply goes to show that fashion always comes back. According to Julia Rubin of HuffingtonPost.com,...
In the third week of school, the last thing any student needs is a new commitment. Homework, essays, research, group work, extracurriculars...the list goes on and on. How are you supposed to find time to invest in a television show when you barely have...
Ryan Mishler is a senior community leadership and civic engagement major. Northern Star: Why is community leadership and civic engagement your major? Ryan Mishler: I want to make a difference in the world, to make the world a better place. Specifically,...
“My family celebrates every year with a few raffle games, gambling quarters on what the final score will be, and delicious appetizers. The main event though is typically the new year’s hilarious commercials, but we still watch the game while we eat.”
Adult piano lessons are now available in two different skill levels for students and community members interested in advancing their musical skills. Two piano levels are taught in a group where students can get one-on-one instructions from a teacher....
Peter Olson, Assistant Director of the NIU Art Museum, hosted a gallerly talk for the 'Vice and Virtue' art show in Atgeld Hall on Saturday. This exhibition explores the dynamics of "deadly sins" and "heavenly virtues" as seen through the eyes of a multitude...
The Vice and Virtue curator gave insight into the reasoning for his designed exhibition, which includes artwork from more than 45 local and famous artists, on Saturday at the NIU art Museum in Atgeld Hall. The curator, Peter Olson, who is also the assistant...
The following was taken directly from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety.
Sunday
On Oct. 2 at 10:46 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the NIU Police Department in regard to a report of fraudulent use of a debit card. The officer met with the complainant and took a report. On Sunday, the case was administratively closed due to a lack of leads.
A new 458-acre housing development project is set to be discussed at a special meeting of the DeKalb City Council at 6 p.m. today. The Council met Monday for its regular bi-monthly meeting, during which it passed an overhaul of the city’s liquor code...
The NIU Community School of the Arts’ Steelband meets from 7 to 7:55 p.m. Mondays. Students ages 14 and up learn to play the steelpan in an ensemble setting. Yuko Asada, graduate of the NIU School of Music, teaches the class. For more information, contact...
Private lessons and classes are available through the NIU Community School of the Arts. Classes and the ensemble meet on Wednesdays beginning Jan. 30 in the Music Building. Quentin Dover teaches and directs the ensemble. Private guitar lessons are offered...
