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An emergency call box sits on the walkway on an overcast day across from Huskie Stadium near NIU parking lot L. NIU is in the process of removing and dismantling its more than 80 emergency call boxes across campus. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

‘NIU safe app’ continues to replace emergency call boxes

By Gabby Crabtree, Former News Editor | December 4, 2023

Editor’s note: This article is part of an investigative news series called “What’s Up With?” Fill out the form for potential coverage of a topic here. DeKALB – NIU is in the process of shutting down and removing all of the emergency call...

A student lays her head on a table while the other student rests her head on her hand. An NIU alum recommends quality sleep over quantity of hours. (Getty Images)

NIU alum recommends quality sleep over quantity

By Gabby Crabtree, Former News Editor | October 16, 2023

DeKALB – Natalie Mealing, an undecided first-year student, is unsure of how to improve her sleeping habits.  “I sleep at least six hours, but I always want more, and I feel like I need more,” Mealing said. “Sometimes I sleep a lot, and I start...