Pass: Selfie event has positive messageThe second Self-ie Perspective event is a positive opportunity to receive and give uplifting compliments.It is refreshing to see social media culture meet pro-social behaviors in a digital society where self-image...
SA moves quickly with bar entry planThe Student Association is being quick and efficient in trying to have DeKalb’s bar entry age lowered to 20.SA members plan to go in front of the City Council today to discuss the possible decrease to DeKalb’s bar...
Pass: Power Five decision to benefit athletesThe Power Five approved cost of attendance scholarships for student-athletes at the NCAA convention.University-funded scholarships will now cover the full cost of attendance for student-athletes who wish to...
Pass: Rauner moves quickly with 1st changesWith Illinois being in such a bad financial state, it's a good thing Gov. Bruce Rauner started making changes immediately after his inauguration Monday.One of Rauner's plans is to have every state agency freeze...
Pass: Library extends hours for finals weekThe extended hours at Founders Memorial Library will provide students with more than enough time to prepare for finals.From Saturday to Dec. 13, the library will be open 9 to 2 a.m. for the upcoming weekend and...
Pass: Roads around Greek Row get brighterGreek Row is not well-lit, but that’s going to change soon.ComEd plans to install additional street lamps in the Greek Row area later this month, which will make it safer for students to walk home at night.The...
Pass: Early registration gives peace of mindOne of the perks of being an honors student is registering for classes earlier than other students.Some of my friends thought I was crazy for setting an appointment with my academic adviser during mid-October,...
Pass: Novel writing month kicks off SaturdayCreative minds can participate in a global writing marathon beginning Saturday and lasting until the end of November.National Novel Writing Month is a drawn-out project as participants write a 50,000-word novel...
PassCity Council decided to exclude the John and Harrison Street neighborhoods from a proposed enterprise zone.These neighborhoods are sacred to the city’s identity. These streets are meaningful to the people who live or have lived in the area. The...
Pass: Company speaks on reviewing hiresMembers of Baxter International Inc. presented information on how they hire candidates at one of my operation management and informations systems classes last week.After the presentation, there was an informal Q&A...
Pass: Campus Wi-Fi trying to go to cityThe university is taking steps to expand its Wi-Fi.Areas around Huskie Stadium and downtown DeKalb may get Wi-Fi if CIO Brett Coryell’s ideas come to fruition.If NIU doesn’t extend its Internet, DeKalb could...
Pass: Non-traditional office gives awardsThe Off-Campus and Non-Traditional Student Services Department helps non-traditional students remain notified of all of NIU’s campus programs, resources and information.The Off-Campus and Non-Traditional Student...
