By Sofia Didenko, Opinion Columnist
| February 6, 2024
Whether seeking a group bonding activity, a new way to exercise or an affordable option for gear rental, NIU Outdoor Adventures is a haven for anyone in search of community, adventure, physical activity and budget-friendly gear rental.
Located within...
By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor
| January 22, 2024
As DeKalb’s cold wave comes to an end, NIU students are still bundled up to fight against frozen fingers.
Scarves, heavy coats and snow boots adorn those walking from class to class.
Here are some photos that show the fashion items students...
By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
| September 12, 2023
For new, transfer and international students, living in a college dormitory may be a new experience. Having a roommate that’s three feet away from you and neighbors that are a thin wall away, knowing how to be respectful in the dorms is important. NIU...
By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor
| August 31, 2023
DeKALB – The information in this report is compiled from the NIU Police Department’s Daily Crime Log.
Any case defined as “unfounded” was not included in this list. Any case “closed by exception” means the case is closed due to circumstances...
DeKALB – Soft blue lights glimmered on the O’Connell theater stage as five dancers took their places, bodies bent over in poses they’re all too familiar with. As the music started out as a fantasia melody, The Rite of Spring begun.
April 27 through...
By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
| April 23, 2023
On Thursday, the NIU Jazz Orchestra treated audience members to a lively evening of big band and jazz music.
Despite the event’s noticeably light attendance, the orchestra played energetically and confidently as though they were playing to a sold...
DeKALB – Three RBIs from senior infielder Kelly Walinski helped NIU softball (20-19, 9-7 MAC) take down the DePaul University Blue Demons (12-25, 4-11 Big East) 6-0 at Cacciatore Stadium in Chicago. Efficient batting led to four Huskies logging RBIs.
Junior...
DeKALB – NIU baseball (7-24, 4-9 MAC) walked off for the second straight game in a thrilling 6-5, 11-inning victory over the Western Michigan University Broncos (9-23 6-7 MAC).
The Huskies came back multiple times in the game, scoring one run in...
On the fourth day of the 2023 Northern Star Treasure Hunt NIU students Hunter Mason, a junior geology major, and Cole Phillips, a senior geology major, found the hidden paperweight.
“I found it outside of Montgomery Hall in the parking lot between...
Editor’s note: This article will be updated each day to include the most current clue for the 2023 Northern Star Treasure Hunt.
DeKALB — The annual Northern Star Treasure Hunt returns to campus starting Monday, April 10. Find the Northern Star...
