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The Cleveland Cavaliers have one more move to make

By Khobi Price | September 27, 2017

The trade that sent guard Kyrie Irving from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Boston Celtics in exchange for guard Isaiah Thomas, forward Jae Crowder, center Ante Zizic and the Brooklyn Nets' 2018 first round pick sent shockwaves through the NBA universe....

Students to reshape DeKalb

By Lindsey Salvatelli | September 25, 2017

DeKALB — Community members selected by Mayor Jerry Smith to head the Anne Glidden North Plan Revitalization Task Force could be appointed during Monday’s City Council Meeting.The list of the 31 potential appointments include individuals from the city...

Officials evaluating bus routes

NIU, county seek transit merge

By Jessie Kern | September 25, 2017

DeKALB — Public comment on a plan for the potential merging of the HuskieLine bus system and a county transportation program will come to a close 4 p.m. Tuesday.The 2017 Transit Development Plan, which was completed by DeKalb Sycamore Area Transportation...

Event to combat hazing

By Zachary Klehm | September 25, 2017

DeKALB — Tracy Maxwell, founder of HazingPrevention.org, was working at the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, when she received a call from the local hospital and was told one of her students was in the psychiatric ward after a hazing incident had...

Music tribute supports charity

By Sam Malone | September 21, 2017

DeKalb | Students who find themselves walking the line of boredom this weekend can clear their plans for 7:30 p.m. Saturday and head to the Egyptian Theatre to catch “Diamonds for Cash,” a Neil Diamond and Johnny Cash tribute performance dedicated...

Officials cut dining guest passes

By Morgan Fink | September 21, 2017

DeKALB — After a three year stretch, campus dining hall guest passes have been removed from student meal plans because of low usage and high costs.Students with meal plans were given 10 guest passes to use each semester beginning during the 2013-2014...

Latin American students create a sense of community

By Haley Galvin | September 21, 2017

September is Hispanic Heritage month, providing a time for students to recognize their fellow Latino figures on campus and the role they play in providing a diverse and welcoming campus.Yvonne RodallegasLadies of Distinction coordinatorYvonne Rodallegas,...

Board passes initial FY19 budget request

By Morgan Fink | September 18, 2017

DeKALB — The Board of Trustees approved the guidelines request for Fiscal Year 2019 during Thursday’s meeting.Each year, officials seek the Board’s approval for the budget request guidelines that will be used to develop the university budget request...

Atmospheric science professor Victor Gensini holds a handful of hail near Dwyer, Wyo. Gensini, who joined the faculty in August, is known for his research regarding the prediction of tornadoes.

NIU welcomes tornado expert

By Zachary Klehm | September 18, 2017

Atmospheric science professor Victor Gensini holds a handful of hail near Dwyer, Wyo. Gensini, who joined the faculty in August, is known for his research regarding the prediction of tornadoes.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals supporters stand in solidarity at a rally in Chicago after White House officials announced a repeal of the program Sept. 5. 

DACA students ask for ‘tangible resources’ from NIU and Board of Trustees

By Morgan Fink | September 18, 2017

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals supporters stand in solidarity at a rally in Chicago after White House officials announced a repeal of the program Sept. 5.