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In the age of social media, rumors of alleged threats can spread in seconds and be blown out of proportion.

Students on social media should verify information before sharing

By Jordan Radloff | November 20, 2019

Any possible threat to campus should be taken seriously, but spreading rumors on social media about threats that aren’t proven to be true does more harm than good in making the student population feel safe. Students should have waited for the university...

A cellphone displaying a big red breaking news alert encompassing the whole screen.

Safety Bulletins need to be sent out more often to make students feel safer

By Lisa Lillianstrom | October 7, 2018

When it comes to feeling safe on campus, students want to know what is going on so they can keep an eye out for unsafe situations, which is why safety bulletins are necessary and should be sent out more often.The NIU Police Department sends bulletins...

Under the lens: DeKalb residents try to stay safe

By Lindsey Salvatelli | November 20, 2017

Crime Under The Lens is a two-part series that investigates the recent increase of violence in DeKalb and its affect on residents. The first story identified the source of crime, and the second story focuses on residents living in the area with the highest...

Letter to the Editor: NIU Police stands with students

By Thomas Phillips | September 14, 2017

As the Chief of Police at the Northern Illinois University Department of Police and Public Safety, I want to clarify what recent changes to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program mean for students here at NIU.In short, NIU Police will...

Students sign a “free speech ball,” which was rolled around campus by student organization Turning Point USA Wednesday in MLK Commons.

Officials commit to free speech

By Jessie Kern | August 31, 2017

Students sign a “free speech ball,” which was rolled around campus by student organization Turning Point USA Wednesday in MLK Commons.

Administrators chalk for peace

By Madison Kacer | November 17, 2016

DeKALB | Administrators stood in the MLK Commons handing chalk to passersby and encouraging them to write messages of happiness and unity.The initiative, which took place Wednesday, was partially in response to the presidential election, which has struck...