December saw the entry of a new horror series into the world of eBooks: The Manifestation trilogy. Alumnus Phil Bolos began writing the first novel, Fiend, the day after he graduated, inspired by a chance run-in with a man in DeKalb. Bolos' book was e-published...
The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Thursday At 8:14 p.m.,...
Sam Bond, Service Director at Bockman's Auto Care, 2158 Oakland Drive in Sycamore. BEFORE YOU DRIVE If your car engine turns over but does not start, Bond said to check your battery. He said you should have your battery checked at the beginning of the...
"I have a strict policy about texting," said a history professor said in a YouTube video as he took the texting student's cell phone, broke it in half and dropped it in a glass of water.After a minute or so, the clearly irritated student packed his bags...
The attorney representing Jack Daniel McCullough, 71, requested at a hearing Thursday that certain testimonies from other crimes McCullough allegedly committed not be used as evidence for the 1960s rape charge. McCullough was charged on Sept. 30 with...
The History Club held their first meeting last Thursday. Current members and new members brainstormed some great ideas for club activities this Spring, including an upcoming guest speaker and movie night. For the most up to date details, check out our...
Cooking fires have increased by 190 percent since 2004 in DeKalb.This rapid rise was discussed Friday during the DeKalb Fire Department's presentation, Cooking with Care. Fire Chief Bruce Harrison said the leading cause of kitchen fires is unattended...
The DeKalb area has the potential for significant snowfall Friday, said NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste.Sebenste said while the forecast is still uncertain, the DeKalb area could get upwards of four inches of snow starting Friday afternoon through...
Paintings, wall reliefs, interactive objects, cast paper works and kinetic sculptures created by Bulgarian artist Plamen Yordanov will be on display in the Indigenous Memories exhibition. The display will run today through March 2 at the Jack Olson Gallery...
Back by demand following a successful run at the Sycamore State Street theater, 420 W. State Street in Sycamore, the independent film Dog Jack will hold additional showings this weekend in Sycamore.Dog Jack is a film based on a book of the same name....
Parts of the Internet went on strike and instituted a blackout as a form of protest of SOPA and PIPA Wednesday. The passage of SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect IP Act) in Congress would intend to stop online piracy. Many illegal download...
Secretary of State Jesse White's office will provide various services from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 23 in the lower level of the Holmes Student Center.Members of the DeKalb and NIU communities will be able to renew their driver's licenses and state...
