By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor
| August 29, 2023
DeKALB – Those looking to save a couple bucks on their next romantic evening can do so again, as “NIU’s best cheap date on campus” has reopened.
Since closing three years ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Davis Hall Observatory has not...
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DeKALB – Plans are underway to renovate NIU campus buildings including Watson Hall and...
Women work hard for their money but get paid less than men despite doing the same job, which is why it is so important NIU hosted “Closing The Gender Pay Gap.”The event was attended mostly by faculty with a low student turnout. More students should...
Northern Illinois University’s observatory is more than just a highlight on a guided tour, or the cheapest date on campus. It’s a rare opportunity to take an in-depth look at the stars for free.The observatory is the dome perched on top of Davis Hall,...
PassCity Council decided to exclude the John and Harrison Street neighborhoods from a proposed enterprise zone.These neighborhoods are sacred to the city’s identity. These streets are meaningful to the people who live or have lived in the area. The...
A steam outage will be in effect Nov. 2-14 for some campus buildings.The outage is due to emergency repairs planned for the East Heating Plant’s main steam lines, according to an NIU Today news release. The dates are subject to change depending on the...
Interim CFO Nancy Suttenfield speaks about NIU’s budget proposal at the Aug. 28 Board of Trustees Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee meeting in Altgeld Hall. The Board of Trustees will consider budget approval for a technology center and building renovations during its meeting today.
The Davis Hall observatory offers students the chance to see things billions of miles away. The observatory is a popular spot, as more than 50 people visit on any given clear night, said observatory manager Matt Wiesner. From the window of the observatory,...
Looking for a place to keep warm with your boo on those cold nights? There are a number of places on campus to take a date when you're looking for a night of romance. Here are some key locales to keep in mind when you're planning your perfect date night:...
