NIU Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeff Compher announced Tuesday that NIU linebackers coach Tom Matukewicz will serve as interim head coach of the Huskies in the uDrove Humanitarian Bowl. “I have complete confidence in Tom Matukewicz...
In response to the editorial article, "Is the DREAM Act good or bad for America?" I would like to focus on some of the claims presented in opposition for the DREAM Act. First and foremost, both columnists need to refrain when using the term, "illegal...
What a shocking surprise that Taurean Small doesn't like Sarah Palin. Let me take a wild guess and assume that he is an Obama fan, too. Small pointed out Palin's gaffe regarding "our North Korean ally," then she corrected herself. Obama, however, has...
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. Tuesday At 8:20 p.m.,...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innoncent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sunday At 10:44 p.m., DeKalb Police observed a vehicle in...
Allan Barsema, senior research associate for the Center of Government Studies, was one of 10 nominees who won the Purpose Prize. The award is given to honor making an extraordinary impact on the community in an encore career. There were more than 1,400...
DeKalb - The Center for Black Studies hosted the 26th Annual Talented Tenth University Mentorship Program over the weekend. The program focuses on bringing high school students to NIU and giving them an in-depth look at different aspects of college life....
Against Ball State Saturday afternoon, the NIU football team won 59-21 to wrap up the MAC West division title and earn a spot in the MAC Championship Game Dec. 3. The points came early and often for NIU (9-2, 7-0 MAC) in Muncie, outscoring the Cardinals...
