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Cannabis market could aid DeKalb

By Payton Higgins | September 22, 2019

DeKalb’s decision to allow the cannabis market into the county could ultimately revitalize DeKalb’s economy and NIU’s appeal to current and prospective students.The DeKalb City Council met Sept. 9 for a Committee of the Whole meeting, where it discussed...

Senate fills SA director position

By Maxwell Bisaillon | December 7, 2015

Stuart Nissenbaum, who was appointed Student Association director of Environmental Affairs by the SA Senate on Sunday, hopes to reduce printing on campus and make the bus system more efficient.The position was created to coordinate environmental service...

President Barack Obama speaks about jobs, Wednesday, Nov. 2,
2011, at Georgetown Waterfront Park in Washington. Obama is urging
Congress to pass the infrastructure piece of the American Jobs Act.
(AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Obama’s loan plan may help NIU students

By Faith Healy | November 3, 2011

President Barack Obama's plan to help college students repay their loans may benefit some NIU students.Obama announced a new plan on Oct. 26 that will help college students with the repayment of their loans with no additional cost to taxpayers.According...

Jet Edison to jettison into DeKalb Saturday

By Aurora Schnorr | April 20, 2011

DeKALB | It's hard to keep music interesting. Jet Edison, a Colorado-based quartet, strives to keep its music fresh and energetic. The band's sound has been described as "genre-defying," according to drummer Alex Johnson. "We're kind of a genre-blending...