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Gun violence prompts NIU response

By Jessie Kern | November 2, 2017

DeKALB — The recent spark in gun-related incidents on and around campus inspired a second community meeting during which students, campus officials and local law enforcement addressed safety concerns and initiatives.NIU employees including acting President...

Community targets domestic violence | NIU and DeKalb join to raise awareness

By Jessie Kern | October 12, 2017

DeKALB — The onset of October, which has been designated as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month since 1989, has prompted NIU to coordinate events in hopes of educating the campus community about the prevalent issue.Students are invited to participate...

Members of the DeKalb and NIU community discuss concerns and needs of the community during a Wednesday community meeting for the Annie Glidden North Revitalization Plan. This meeting is part of phase one of the initiative. 

Phase 1 of revitalization: Community discusses issues and ideas

By Jessie Kern | September 28, 2017

Members of the DeKalb and NIU community discuss concerns and needs of the community during a Wednesday community meeting for the Annie Glidden North Revitalization Plan. This meeting is part of phase one of the initiative. 

Jacon Michnick, DeKalb economic development planner, spoke about student involvement within living situations throughout town at the Student Association meeting Sunday.

Students invited to revitalize DeKalb

By Jessie Kern | September 18, 2017

Jacon Michnick, DeKalb economic development planner, spoke about student involvement within living situations throughout town at the Student Association meeting Sunday.