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Floral grows in style

By Victoria Lunacek | August 31, 2017

To survive the hustle and bustle of the first day of class, students chose to keep outfits simple and comfy. Dark colors and athletic wear were seen on many students as they walked around campus.Tops and T-shirtsA staple look of fashion in the '70s, floral...

Queens of the Stone Age dropped “Villains” Aug. 25.

Rock bares its fangs again

By Ryan Janovic | August 31, 2017

Queens of the Stone Age dropped “Villains” Aug. 25.

The volleyball team comes together during Friday’s game against High Point. The Huskies lost the game 3-1. 

Volleyball loses three games in tournament

By Madelynn Parrott | August 28, 2017

The volleyball team comes together during Friday’s game against High Point. The Huskies lost the game 3-1. 

DeKalb defined by Cornfest

By Ryan Janovic | August 28, 2017

DeKALB — Residents of DeKalb and neighboring towns gathered Friday for the 40th anniversary of Cornfest where men, women, children and dogs of all sizes were able to enjoy the food and atmosphere that embodies the town.The smell of burgers and ribs...

Junior forward Noah Brodie (right) attempts to steal the ball from the DePaul player. The Huskies won 3-2 in overtime.

Men’s soccer wins season opener

By Mateo Avila | August 28, 2017

Junior forward Noah Brodie (right) attempts to steal the ball from the DePaul player. The Huskies won 3-2 in overtime.

Board chair strives to improve transparency

Board chair strives to improve transparency

By Ian Tancun | July 31, 2017

Sharon Coleman, Northern District of Illinois federal judge, swears in her husband Wheeler Coleman, Board of Trustees chair, as a trustee Feb. 2, 2012, in Altgeld Hall. Coleman was elected Board chair during a June 15 Board meeting and has since highlighted his goals to increase transparency among officials.

OPEN LETTER | Dear acting president: Please keep your vow of transparency

By Ian Tancun | July 31, 2017

TO: Acting President Lisa FreemanNIU is in a transitional period, which provides opportunities for new beginnings. Former President Doug Baker’s June 30 resignation and the circumstances surrounding it made it clear key deficiencies exist at NIU that...

Student files 2nd lawsuit

By Lindsey Salvatelli | July 31, 2017

DeKALB | A temporary restraining order that's expected to be heard Friday could make it difficult for former president Doug Baker to receive his more than $600,000 severance pay.Misty Haji-Sheikh, graduate student at large, filed the motion against the...

Dannenmaier a bad fit for NIU

By Madison Kacer | July 17, 2017

Eric Dannenmaier, former College of Law dean, has been granted a contract with NIU despite recent allegations of sexual harassment, meaning officials are disgracefully spending money to fund the employment of a potential predator.Dannenmaier resigned...

Officials cautious despite budget

By Lindsey Salvatelli | July 17, 2017

DeKALB | When legislators in Springfield passed a state budget after a nearly three-year impasse, NIU’s administration was grateful; however, officials are still trying to make up for a $65 million loss that resulted from the gridlock.Although the budget...