March 13, 2020. It was my senior year of high school and rumors were circling the school about a complete shutdown possibly happening. Of course, everyone was excited at the possibility of no school, but we never imagined how serious it would get.
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This week, Tails Human Society is featuring a three-year-old dog named Frannie as its Pet of the Week.
She is a mixed breed that weighs about 50 lbs. Frannie’s a super smart and friendly type of dog that according to Tails, has the cutest freckles.
She...
By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
| February 17, 2022
Anime is unmatched when it comes to villains with bombast and charisma. Over the years, there have been villains who absolutely stole the show and sometimes our hearts.
Lord Frieza - "Dragon Ball"
Lord Frieza is a textbook bad guy. He’s got all the...
The Asian American Resource Center is inviting students to apply for a free ticket to see Jo Koy perform at 8 p.m. on April 28 at the Coronado Theater in Rockford.
Jo Koy is a Filipino American, best known for his various comedy specials and appearances...
By Michael Stoll, Sports Reporter
| February 11, 2022
Right after completing a blockbuster trade, the Philadelphia 76ers return to action in their quest to move up in the Eastern Conference standings.
The Cleveland Cavaliers (34-21) will travel Saturday to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to take on the...
The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are teaming up with local police and sheriff’s departments throughout the state to remind drivers that Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.
If your Super Bowl Sunday festivities...
Women’s tennis
Saturday, Jan. 29 vs. University of Wisconsin | 9 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 29 vs. Bradley University | 6 p.m.
Chick Evans Field House (DeKalb, Ill.)
NIU opens their 2022 dual match schedule Saturday as they face off against the Wisconsin...
DeKALB — Students and staff were required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine or file an exemption for medical or religious purposes before Jan. 7. Students who did not submit a picture of their vaccine card were dropped from their in-person classes for...
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| January 11, 2022
DeKALB — Men’s basketball took home its first conference victory of the season after a 65-63 upset victory over Kent State University Tuesday in Kent, Ohio.
The Huskies were able to successfully rebound from a 94-63 blowout defeat in their Mid-American...
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| January 9, 2022
DeKALB — NIU’s Division I hockey team kicked off 2022 with a 7-4 victory on the road against the Roosevelt University Lakers Friday, followed by a 7-2 defeat to close out the series.
Friday: Huskies 7, Lakers 4
The Huskies drew first blood against...
By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter
| December 21, 2021
DeKALB — NIU football lost two more players to the NCAA transfer portal following its 2021 campaign that ended in a Mid-American Conference title.
COVID-freshman running back Jay Ducker and redshirt junior defensive back Dillon Thomas have entered...
