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Construction for the return of Old Navy in the former Barnes and Noble space in Oakland Place has resumed.

Old Navy to open DeKalb store in late spring

March 5, 2021
Student kayaks Monday past a fountain in the Lagoon.

Outdoor Adventures to host kayaking workshop

March 4, 2021
GSRC to host multiple events for Women's History Month

GSRC to host multiple events for Women’s History Month

March 2, 2021
The Student Government Association is located in Holmes Student Center on the ground floor in the OASIS space.

SGA Senate appoints supreme court justice, approves student organizations

March 2, 2021
Spring menu for the Hospitality 320 class.

Hospitality students adapt to COVID-19 changes to safely serve food

March 1, 2021
LGBTQ+ sign, Homosexual relationships, A diverse community of modern gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer people hugging and supporting each other

New survey determines needs of LGBTQ+ in DeKalb

February 25, 2021
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

Supermileage club gains SGA recognition at Senate meeting

February 23, 2021
The Mobil gas station, 930 N. Annie Glidden Road, is closed off at all entry points Monday afternoon.

Mobil gas station closed off due to snow-covered canopy

February 22, 2021
Graduate student writing workshop to be held Wednesday

Graduate student writing workshop to be held Wednesday

February 17, 2021
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senate approves bill to reduce number of voter signatures

February 11, 2021
Free tax prep services offered in DeKalb County

Free tax prep services offered in DeKalb County

February 9, 2021
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senate approves spring Board of Elections

February 1, 2021

International students face financial hardships amid COVID-19

February 1, 2021
Boy jumping on skateboard at the street. Funny kid skater practicing ollie on skateboard at sunset.

Non-profit Pushing Together wants to bring music, arts and skateboarding to all kids

January 29, 2021
Cassandra Kamp, senior psychology and rehabilitation and disability services major, in 2019 during a Project Orange event in Stevenson Towers.

SGA Senate approves Kamp as election commissioner

January 18, 2021
Tails Humane Society

Local nonprofits work to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19

January 1, 2021
Facebook donates $10,000 to small businesses in DeKalb

Facebook donates $10,000 to small businesses in DeKalb

December 21, 2020
Mental health during COVID-19

Mental health professionals give advice for winter months

December 8, 2020
NIU sign on Oct. 13.

NIU uses excess federal funding for COVID-19 expenses

November 27, 2020
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA to create an internal code of conduct for elected officials

November 26, 2020
Progress LGBTQ+ Pride flag outside the Holmes Student Center.

Progress LGBTQ+ Pride Flags being displayed on campus for first time

November 18, 2020
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senate appoints senator-at-large, approves student organization

November 17, 2020
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senate fills three director positions

November 10, 2020
A voting sign stands at the Barsema Alumni and Visitor's Center on Nov. 3.

Political science professors explain delay in presidential election

November 7, 2020
The route of the Huskie Safe Line as of Nov. 2.

Huskie Safe Line integrated into city transport

November 6, 2020
When will we know the election results for DeKalb County?

When will we know the election results for DeKalb County?

November 3, 2020
A voting booth in the Holmes Student Center on Oct. 28

What students need to know about the ‘fair tax’ amendment

October 29, 2020
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senator resigns, new student organizations approved

October 27, 2020
SGA adjusts FY21 budget due to COVID-19

SGA adjusts FY21 budget due to COVID-19

October 14, 2020
Almost all on-campus police reports went down between 2018 and 2019, except arrests related to weapons and arson reports, according to the 2020 Annual Safety and Security Report. 

2020 annual Clery report shows decrease in on-campus crime 

October 8, 2020
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senate elects deputy treasurer, cabinet members give reports

October 6, 2020
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA discusses budget cuts, dissolving directorships

September 15, 2020
DeKalb County UNITES holds first webinar to help businesses

DeKalb County UNITES holds first webinar to help businesses

April 6, 2020
Financial resources made available to those with debt amid pandemic

Financial resources made available to those with debt amid pandemic

March 30, 2020

Police-to-Citizen web portal features incident reports, home watches and more

March 4, 2020

SGA to hold March election polls

March 1, 2020
‘Dialogue’ series begins

‘Dialogue’ series begins

February 20, 2020

SGA plans voter registration drive

February 20, 2020
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Department sees cuts to repair funding

February 10, 2020
Today is the last day to fill out the Census

Students in residence halls count on the upcoming census. Here’s what you need to know.

February 7, 2020

Campus Activities Board hosts self-defense class

February 5, 2020

Center for Black Studies launches study abroad program to Jamaica

January 30, 2020

Chicago resident diagnosed with coronavirus

January 26, 2020

Weed discussed at STEM event

January 15, 2020

University to hold 125th anniversary event

January 12, 2020
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Student groups dance traditional at Culture Fest

November 26, 2019

Collaborative art piece memorializes transgender people

November 24, 2019

NIU to update infrastructure

November 17, 2019

Administration encourages political engagement at luncheon

November 11, 2019

Shared governance reforms continue draft process

November 11, 2019
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