DeKALB — They guard our residence halls and patrol our streets, but you may not know who or what they are. Securitas USA is a private security company hired by the NIU Board of Trustees and arrived on campus on Aug. 15; but why were they hired in the...
City Council will vote today on a bid for a contract with a new waste removal company that will offer more comprehensive recycling services and a pilot program for composting in the community. DeKalb’s contract for waste removal is expiring. City staff...
The Chicago Bears have undergone a series of big time changes without really doing anything on a grand scale. In fact, it has been more what the Bears have not done that has made the bigger difference than what they have chosen to do thus far into the...
A few weeks ago, I wrote about Facebook's ability to increase cultural awareness and, thus, greater understanding and tolerance in our society. This is hindered if users are forced to hide their flaws or "taboo" lifestyles in fear of being judged. For...
The Board of Trustees voted Thursday to approve a plan for a construction and maintenance contract on a 1,000-bed campus residence hall. The board unanimously approved the university's request to negotiate an agreement with Collegiate Housing Foundation,...
