Sigma Alpha Mu beat other contenders to take the first place trophy at the recycled boat race held Tuesday afternoon at the East Lagoon. The recycled boat race is a homecoming tradition. Participants, often in groups, build boats made out of recycled...
Across from the DeKalb Municipal Building at the corner of Fourth Street and Grove Street sits a small restaurant on wheels. The restaurant is Al's BBQ Shack, which has served smoked pork in DeKalb since July 22, 2010. "Our motto is smoked meat is the...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday At 8:43 a.m., DeKalb Police observed a vehicle traveling...
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. Sept. 14 At 4:09 p.m.,...
While black cats usually find themselves creeping in house decorations for Halloween, they tend to have bad luck when it comes to finding new homes. To turn their luck around, TAILS Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Road, currently holds a month-long...
NIU's Student Involvement & Leadership Development (SILD) seeks volunteers to assist DeKalb residents in preparing their yards for winter. Volunteers will participate in SILD's Rake Across DeKalb event at 9 a.m. Oct. 29 in the Diversions Lounge of...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday At 11:42 p.m., a DeKalb County Sheriff's deputy observed...
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. Saturday At 1:32 p.m....
After much debate, the Student Association Senate operating manual was passed by the Senate at its meeting Sunday. Senate Speaker Austin Quick said the new operating manual was an improvement over the previous version; it is shorter and enables senators...
Former Student Trustee DuJuan Smith was named Assistant Dean of Students for the University of Houston last week.According to an article in The Daily Cougar, the UH student newspaper, Smith will be in charge of student disciplinary policies and procedures.Smith...
Local hotels expect more guests during homecoming week and weekend. "Everybody is sold out during homecoming weekend," said Vicky Torres, general manager of Best Western DeKalb Inn and Suites, 1212 W. Lincoln Highway. "We love homecoming weekend." Tina...
As students begin their Homecoming celebration there are many places and activities for students to check out within the DeKalb area. Star Worlds Arcade Star Worlds Arcade, 1234 E. Lincoln Highway , offers their customers a classic gaming experience....
