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Huskies celebrate at tailgate | NIU marks 111th annual Homecoming

Huskies celebrate at tailgate | NIU marks 111th annual Homecoming

By Michael Urbanec | October 9, 2017

DeKALB — Students, alumni and football fans alike gathered Saturday for NIU’s 111th annual Homecoming.The atmosphere at the tailgate was festive despite the drizzly weather and the gusting winds. The weather did not dampen the spirits of the fans...

Student remembered as a “go-getter” | Man driving 135 mph causes crash

By Jessie Kern | October 5, 2017

WHEATON — Erika Villagomez, senior accountancy and information systems double major, was fatally rearended by a speeding driver Saturday in Wheaton.Brian Thunderkick, 62, was driving his Camaro at 135 mph when he struck Villagomez’s car, which then...

Film highlights diversity | Professor’s project featured on campus

By Morgan Fink | October 5, 2017

DeKALB — After learning of a local organization that puts individuals with disabilities in the spotlight, an NIU professor was inspired to film an award-winning documentary which was featured during a Diversity Dialogue Wednesday.“Go Penguins!”,...

Student remembered as a “go-getter” | Friends reflect on life lost

Student remembered as a “go-getter” | Friends reflect on life lost

By Courtesy Jenny Lee | October 5, 2017

Jocelyn Depaz (left), senior accountancy major, Jenny Lee (center), senior accountancy major, and Erika Villagomez (right), senior accountancy and information systems double major, pose for a photo during a summer vacation in the Southwest. Villagomez died in a three-vehicle car accident Saturday in Wheaton.

Advocate wants an “ally” | DeKalb Rise Up seeks disability awareness

By Lindsey Salvatelli | October 2, 2017

DeKALB — Shamira Williams, who has cerebral palsy, said she’s thrilled about Disability Awareness Month because she thinks it will help call attention to some of the nuanced social issues faced by herself and others with disabilities.DeKalb Rise Up...

The above data reflects the amount of occurrences for various crimes at NIU’s DeKalb campus in 2014, 2015 and 2016. The data was collected for the 2017 to 2018 Annual Safety and Security Report, which is published in compliance with the Clery Act.

Clery Report shows drop in campus crime

By Morgan Fink | October 2, 2017

The 2017-2018 Annual Security Report released on Friday showed a trend of decreased offenses on the DeKalb campus.The report is required to be released under the Clery Act, a federal law which orders the disclosure of campus security policy and crime...

Wings may open soon for Stevens Building

By James Krause | October 2, 2017

DeKALB — The potential completion date for the Stevens building is set for the spring semester, though there is a new possibility for two wings of the building to be opened sooner.The redesign of the Stevens Building, located near Cole Hall in University...

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...

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...