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. Wednesday At 6:00 a.m.,...
There is an old addage: Pick on someone your own size.Frankie "The Answer" Edgar would take offense to this.On Saturday night, Edgar got redemption in the MMA world, knocking out Gray Maynard in the fourth round. This was the third time the two have squared...
Students may see their Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants shrink later this year. On Oct. 3, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) sent an email to students who filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The email stated...
Sometimes, students may feel like there isn't enough time to complete all of their schoolwork. However, a little bit of time management can go a long way.Mary Pritchard, interim dean for the College of Health and Human Sciences, suggests students use...
Students had the opportunity to crown royalty during Wednesday's homecoming court elections. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, ballots could be cast in DuSable Hall and the Holmes Student Center. Some students said they voted for people they know. "The...
"Welcome to Fort Knox." Beginning today, our campus and the surrounding community of DeKalb will be welcomed with the strong arm of the law.If this is your first college homecoming, let me first to say I am sorry for what you are about to encounter. Sadly,...
Sycamore resident Sean Smith entered the race Wednesday for DeKalb County State's Attorney seat. Clay Campbell is the current DeKalb County State's Attorney. He was elected in 2010 and ran on a platform of cutting taxes and reducing bureaucracy, according...
The Secretary of State's office will be on campus Monday to provide driver and vehicle services to DeKalb residents as well as NIU students, faculty and staff.According to a press release, those interested may renew their driver's license or state ID...
It may be called Fire Prevention Week, but DeKalb Fire Lt. Luke Howieson hopes people remember fire safety tips they've learned this week all year long.The DeKalb and Sycamore Fire Departments are participating in Fire Prevention Week, which takes place...
A DeKalb Police detective will speak about how real-life mysteries are solved at the DeKalb Public Library Thursday.The event, called CSI: DeKalb, is part of the ongoing Big Read series."Detective Michael Stewart will give a presentation," said Edith...
Junior kinesiology major Anthony Nielsen realizes not drinking alcohol - especially during homecoming week - makes him somewhat of an anomaly among many college students. Nielsen said he doesn't drink because he's seen what people do when they are intoxicated....
