DeKALB — The Huskie Pride sculpture in the center of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commons has been damaged and the "U" in NIU was sent for repairs Monday. It is suspected the U was damaged by a skateboarder, Belinda Roller, Director of Architectural...

As Americans celebrate and remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it’s important to pay tribute to his stances on social issues in a manner that does the whole of his advocacy justice. In addition to strides made during the Civil Rights Movement, King’s...

DeKALB — This year’s commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day will challenge people to step outside of their comfort zone through new thought-provoking events.Events have been planned each day of the week following Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s...

DeKALB — The Rev. Jesse Jackson will be on campus Tuesday to celebrate the opening of Quilts and Human Rights, a traveling exhibit, and deliver a keynote speech.Quilts and Human Rights opened in 2008 at Michigan State University and focuses on social...

While many participate in the events celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day, NIU could do more to ensure students fully understand the meaning of this national celebration.Before college, Martin Luther King Jr. Day was talked about every year in school;...

All weekA school supply drive will be held in the Student Involvement and Leadership Development Office, Campus Life Building, Room 150. Supplies will be gathered until Friday and donated to the Barb Food Mart, 1515 S. Fourth St., which will distribute...

Students are penning their dreams on NIU’s commemorative MLK Dream Wall for Martin Luther King Jr. service week.The Dream Wall was organized by the Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning and was divided into six panels and delivered...