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...
Jonathan Kite’s arrest and resignation from his positions is a tragedy, not only for Jon but also for the students of NIU. Jonathan was a true leader and pillar of the Huskie community, but because he some pot he has had to resign amid scandal. It’s...
For the third year in a row O'Leary's on Third and Lincoln in downtown DeKalb will be feeding families in need on Thanksgiving Day! We will be seating people between the hours of noon and 2:00pm. We currently are accepting donations of hats, mittens,...
In response to the editorial article, "SA deserves praise for new bylaws policy" I would like to address a few issues that seem to have been overlooked.The article (and Student Association) appear to be targeting only groups with founding values that...
My letter is in response to the article "Wikileaks provides a public service" in Thursday's paper. The author seems to ignore some important information while making his argument. Wikileaks is an outside organization that is stealing information from...
What do the NFL players, Clay Matthews, Troy Polamalu, Devin Hester and BenJarvus Green-Ellis have in common? They have never heard of a haircut before.From USA Today, the team with the highest payroll for the 2009 season was the New York Giants at $137...
The investigation into the attack of a female student early Saturday morning continues, said NIU Police Sgt. Alan Smith. Smith said police are currently following up on leads on the case but declined to give further comment. According to the NIU Today...
The Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development will host the first NIU LEAD SUMMIT on Nov. 13 and 14. The summit will include speakers Hill Harper, author of three New York Bestsellers, and Scott Allen, the founder of the Center for Leader...
Name: Clay Campbell Hometown: Sycamore Political Affiliation: Republican Platform: Campbell's main focus is lowering taxes in DeKalb County, and he considers himself a fiscal conservative. Campbell wants to form a task force with local law enforcement...
I would like to encourage the NIU community to get out and vote on Nov. 2. Among the many races to be decided are the members of your DeKalb County Board. The big issue this election cycle being discussed by voters appears to be the huge expansion of...
I'd like to ask you to vote for my friend, Jim Luebke, who's running for the office of DeKalb County Clerk. Jim and I both serve on the social ministry team at First Lutheran Church, and I know him as a caring and committed person who takes responsibility...
