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A pajama themed night-in hosted by CAB, will be held from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday in the Holmes Student Center. All NIU students are welcomed to join.

Holidays come to ‘A Night at Holmes’ on Dec. 1

By Evan Mellon, News Reporter | November 30, 2022

The Northern Illinois University Campus Activities Board will be hosting A Night at Holmes event to celebrate the holidays. A Night at Holmes will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the Holmes Student Center and is open to all NIU students. The event...

Bar opens in Holmes Student Center

By Kurt Bitting | January 22, 2020

DeKALB — The bar in the Holmes Student Center is open and serving alcohol to students, faculty and staff age 21 and over.The bar, located on the upper level of the Huskie Den, opened Jan. 13 and serves single servings of beer and wine. John Boswell,...

Campus dining locations phase out cash purchases

By Ashley Dwy | September 11, 2019

DeKALB — Some campus locations have stopped accepting cash payments within the last few years to reduce cash errors and shortages at certain retail dining services.Specific satellite locations, like Sandella’s Café at DuSable Hall, the Three Sons...

Above is a rendering of the Huskies Den after the proposed renovations have been completed. The renovation would include a staircase to the Black Hawk Cafe and a sports grill. 

Holmes Student Center Renovations move along with set timeline

By Kierra Frazier | November 4, 2018

Above is a rendering of the Huskies Den after the proposed renovations have been completed. The renovation would include a staircase to the Black Hawk Cafe and a sports grill. 

MyNIU eases stress from keeping track of classes

By AJ Edwards | December 1, 2013

Our college careers can be difficult to keep track of, but luckily we have our MyNIU Student Center page to guide us through the struggle.It’s important for college students to keep track of credits, grades and finances, and this resource helps us do...

NIU hosts Health and Wellness Fair

By Guadalupe Lopez | March 27, 2013

Students and the DeKalb area community gathered together to experience exotic yoga poses, fix their posture and meet counselors at the 15th annual Health & Wellness Fair. The fair was held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Holmes Student Center’s...

SA holds mayoral debate

By Newell Miao | March 20, 2013

With less than three weeks until the April 9 election, the city’s mayoral candidates shared their views at a Student Association-hosted debate. The Student Association hosted the mayoral candidates debate on Wednesday, with less than three weeks until...

NIU offers a number of locations for a romantic evening

NIU offers a number of locations for a romantic evening

By Hailey Kurth | November 10, 2011

Looking for a place to keep warm with your boo on those cold nights? There are a number of places on campus to take a date when you're looking for a night of romance. Here are some key locales to keep in mind when you're planning your perfect date night:...

Elburn Shuttle tickets disappear quickly

By James Maahs | November 7, 2010

Students looking for a ride to the Elburn Train Station may consider using the Elburn Shuttle to get there. This shuttle service offers students another option to get to Chicago. The Elburn Shuttle is available to students every Friday and Sunday to and...

Grace period and early voting come to NIU

By Shaun Zinck | October 17, 2010

Starting today, the DeKalb County Clerk's Office will be on campus to register NIU students, faculty and DeKalb residents to vote in the county. Grace period and early voting will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the main level of the Holmes Student Center...