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Lights from police cars, fire trucks and ambulances reflect off of the University Plaza apartments, located at 900 Crane Drive on Monday night. Fire trucks, police and ambulances responded to a call about a fire late Monday night at University Plaza. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

Fire occurred at University Plaza late Monday evening

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | November 19, 2024

DeKALB – At 11:55 p.m., Monday, DeKalb police, fire and ambulance received a call about a fire at University Plaza, off-campus student apartments, located at 900 Crane Drive. All of DeKalb fire responded to the call, which included three stations...

Downtown DeKalb to get makeover

By Jessie Kern | May 3, 2018

DeKALB | Downtown DeKalb is undergoing changes to help in transitioning the area as the centerpiece of the city.City officials have been working to revitalize downtown DeKalb since developing plans with Hitchcock Design Group, a planning firm from Naperville,...

University Plaza renovations continue

By Satta Kendor | July 6, 2015

The north and south towers of University Plaza, 900 Crane Drive, will be fully converted into apartments by late summer.Renovations are in progress for the north tower and central building, which will be completed by August 20, said John Chapman, development...

University Plaza to start price hike at 5 p.m. Thursday

By Northern Star staff | January 29, 2015

Thursday is the last day to sign an apartment lease before a price hike for University Plaza tenants, according to a University Plaza tweet.The price hike takes place this Friday, according to University Plaza's twitter. A representative said University...

Delta Zeta wins Tugs for 8th straight year

By Ashley Morse | October 26, 2014

Delta Zeta tugged its way to an eighth consecutive championship win in an event Kara Homolka, the sorority’s Tugs team captain, said was “great” for bringing together the Greek community.The Women’s Tugs tournament kicked off Friday at University...

University Plaza renovation plan not winning over some residents

University Plaza renovation plan not winning over some residents

By Gavin Weaver | September 22, 2014

Senior finance major Xianwei Du (left) and senior accounting major Sizhe Wang (right) play ping pong Wednesday in the lobby of University Plaza. Some residents are unhappy with impending renovations that will change University Plaza from residence hall-style living spaces into apartments.

UPlaza upgrades concern landlords

By Mitchell Spence | August 26, 2014

Local landlords are worried University Plaza’s change to an apartment-style living setup is moving too fast.DeKalb Area Rental Association members voiced their concerns on the speed of the redevelopment plans for University Plaza, 900 Crane Drive, at...

Students, University Plaza organize large-scale snowball fight

By Newell Miao | March 5, 2013

Tuesday’s snowstorm may have shut down the campus, but it did not shut down the fun. Stephanie Bourgeois, senior environmental studies major; Isabelle Bourgeois, senior community leadership and civic engagement major; and Rebecca Mensing, senior interactive...

NIU PRISM, University Plaza host ‘Masqueerade’ dance

By Hailey Kurth | April 15, 2012

As dance-goers walked through the doors of Cafe 900 in the University Plaza (UP), they saw masks, balloons and a decorated wall that read “Masqueerade.” People from the DeKalb community attended the PRISM-hosted Masquerade Dance Friday. PRISM is a...