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A sign is taped to the entrance of the men's locker room leading into Anderson Pool. The Anderson Pool has closed indefinitely due to low participation in the open-swim program and the ongoing costs of maintenance and staffing. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Anderson pool closed due to low participation

By Abel Naranjo, News Reporter | September 18, 2024

DeKALB –  In the first week of September, the NIU Recreation Center announced the Anderson Hall pool was closed indefinitely. Now, it has been permanently closed. On Sept. 11, NIU provided a statement to the Northern Star. “Due to low participation...

Gabel Pool to remained closed; too costly to operate

By Sara Rasmussen | February 12, 2018

DeKALB | Gabel Pool will not be reopening in the near future.Gabel Pool closed after the 2017 spring semester because of its poor state.There was rust coming out of the pipes into the pool, the filtration system was bad and the tiles were falling off,...