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Merlynette Griffin became the interim Ombudsperson in August. NIU is searching for a permanent Ombudsperson.

NIU plans to hire permanent ombudsperson in spring

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter
January 20, 2022
Facebook Data Center, east of Route 23 and south of Gurler Road, is in the first phase of construction.

DeKalb welcomes Facebook Data Center: First phase of construction

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter
January 18, 2022
The cheapest gas prices in the state reported Sunday at $3.17/g, while the most expensive was $4.49/g with a difference of $1.32/g.

Week of Nov. 30 gas update: Prices increase 2 cents per gallon

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter
December 1, 2021
A doctor holds a vaccine vial in their gloved hand.

Illinois recommends COVID-19 booster shots for adults

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter
November 19, 2021
NIU Police Department will have 14 unarmed security guards. These security personnel will operate as foot-patrol security guards for the NIU campus and in the immediate vicinity where many students live.

Trustees approve unarmed safety, security force for NIU police

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter
November 19, 2021
This year school starts on Jan. 18, which is the fourth week of the month. This is because the first week in January 2022 is only a day long.

Spring semester shifts by few days

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter
November 17, 2021
The Veterans Day flag pole ceremony was held at 11 a.m. in Altgeld Hall, Room 315.

Veterans Day ceremony thanks members for their service

By Aidan Bengford and Yari Tapia
November 11, 2021
The notice of eviction of tenants hangs on the door of the house.

Illinois delays reopening of Illinois Rental Payment Program

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter
November 10, 2021
Free is a 2-year-old mixed-breed dog that was found as a stray.

Tails pet of the week: Free

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter
November 3, 2021
Trumpeters will be working with Christopher Scanlon, Pharez Whitted, Tom Bough on “Trumpet Day” at NIU on Nov. 19.

NIU to host ‘Trumpet Day’ for players of all ages

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter
November 1, 2021
NIU loses money in student revenue, mandatory waivers

NIU loses money in student revenue, mandatory waivers

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter
October 21, 2021
Little girl in witch costume having fun outdoors on Halloween trick or treat.

Illinois releases COVID-19 guidance for Halloween, fall activities

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter
October 18, 2021
Chairperson Dennis Barsema responds to public comments at a Board of Trustees meeting.

Trustees recognize NIU’s funding towards mandatory tuition waivers

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter
September 23, 2021
Parent buckling her child's seat belt in the car.

Child passenger safety technicians to offer free car seat safety checks

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter
September 22, 2021
The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced Thursday that the unemployment rate fell to 7% in August. 

Illinois unemployment rate falls to 7% in August

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter
September 17, 2021
Ben Crump, civil rights lawyer and leader will speak at a virtual panel on Sept. 22 hosted by NIU.

Ben Crump to speak at ‘Rebuilding Democracy’ lecture series

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter
September 15, 2021
Constitution Day is celebrated on Sept. 17. he Constitution of the United States was signed Sept. 17, 1787, and in 2004 Congress enacted a law to formally celebrate.

How to celebrate Constitution Day at NIU

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter
September 12, 2021
The Board of Trustees had their special meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday in Altgeld Hall.

Buyer found for Hoffman Estates campus; trustees greenlight deal

By Aidan Bengford and Kierra Frazier
September 9, 2021
Time to Eat Illinois is welcomed to DeKalb.

Time to Eat Illinois comes to DeKalb

By Aidan Bengford, Reporter
September 8, 2021
DeKalb population drops by 3,572 people

DeKalb population drops by 3,572 people

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter
September 5, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department's mobile vaccine clinic administered vaccines to students from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Martin Luther King Commons.

COVID-19 mobile vaccine clinic to come to NIU

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter
August 31, 2021
Chairperson Dennis Barsema responds to public comments at a Board of Trustees meeting.

University debt decreases by $4 million

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter
August 31, 2021
A plate with fried chicken, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy is available for order for drive-thru fundraiser.

Lincoln Inn, St. Mary School to host dinner fundraiser

By Aidan Bengford, Reporter
April 15, 2021
The cheapest gas prices in the state reported Sunday at $3.17/g, while the most expensive was $4.49/g with a difference of $1.32/g.

Week of April 12 gas update: Prices fall 3.5 cents a gallon

By Aidan Bengford, Reporter
April 12, 2021
The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

Netflix experiment won’t limit account sharing

By Aidan Bengford, Columnist
April 9, 2021
LLI to host Revisiting the Vietnam War event series

LLI to host Revisiting the Vietnam War event series

By Aidan Bengford, Reporter
April 7, 2021
Ellwood House Museum Visitor Center

Ellwood Visitor Center hosting ‘Crimson Days: The Early Story of NIU’

By Aidan Bengford, Reporter
April 2, 2021

Inclusive Birding Club to host ‘Birds n’ Brews’

By Aidan Bengford, Reporter
March 18, 2021
Reacting to 'For the People' act moving to Senate

Reacting to ‘For the People’ act moving to Senate

By Aidan Bengford, Columnist
March 15, 2021
A white chicken roams some grass in the sun.

Allow backyard chickens in DeKalb

By Aidan Bengford, Columnist
March 13, 2021
The cheapest gas prices in the state reported Sunday at $3.17/g, while the most expensive was $4.49/g with a difference of $1.32/g.

Week of March 1 gas update: Prices jump 7.4 cents a gallon

By Aidan Bengford, Reporter
March 1, 2021

Reacting to Super Bowl LV ads

By Aidan Bengford, Columnist
February 8, 2021
Getty Images

Recommended snow day activities

By Aidan Bengford, Columnist
January 25, 2021
Waterfall

That time I … fell off a waterfall

By Aidan Bengford, Columnist
January 20, 2021
With the transition to in-person learning on the horizon, continuing to provide virtual classes will make learning more accessible for students.

Synchronous classes help students succeed

By Aidan Bengford, Columnist
January 19, 2021
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