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Looking to see what everyone is paying for monthly internet in Dekalb. Need it for TV streaming, x box, and computer use - no heavy computer gaming. xfinity quoted me $80 which seems outrageous. What is everyone paying and what plan are you on? This is for one person in a studio apartment

anyone here who has lived in stevenson d in a suite? me and my roommates are looking for a shower head filter to put on so our hair doesn’t get damaged but not sure which one would be the best. also we plan on bringing our own water bottles (we’re turning our sink into a dish washing sink as well) but i heard that filters like brita don’t work as well with well water? any tips for drinking water?

Jobs near niu / in dekalb ? I drive so I don’t mind some distance, I have majority of my experience in restaurants, specifically boh / line cook. Open to almost anything tho, not rlly campus jobs tho bc they only pay like $15 and I currently make $21 at my current job, my current job has a location in st Charles about 25 miles from campus but idk if that drive would be worth it ? 50 miles a shift, already have a high mileage car, and with class during the week I mostly would work nights or weekends, I live and work in the city but to keep my current job I would need my availability to be atleast 3 shifts a week with no big gaps, I could drive to Chicago every weekend to work but I also don’t wanna miss out on whatever I may miss out on in college working my weekends away esp since it’s my first year😭 so also asking for opinions on that.

I'm an incoming freshman and I don't like going into new social situations blind (especially one as big as living with someone else), so I want to get to know my roommates before move-in day. Is there a way to find out who my roommates are and talk to them? Neither Starrez nor "My Roommate Lookup" show anything.

I know the class is introductory level, but I just need to know from someones actual experience, as I plan on taking the asynchronous class.

Does anyone know anything about Barbara Gonzalez? Ive been trying to find a page on RateMyProfessor (and similar websites) yet Barbara Gonzalez comes up nowhere. I need the class for a major requirement, so either way Im taking the course, but I'd like to know what Im getting into professor-wise.

I really just need to know if I should expect to be confused in class and have to study more at home or if I'll actually understand the material.

Hey guys! I’m a private chef / caterer and am attending NIU in the fall, I want to be able to still cook while on campus, develop recipes still and maybe even sell plates on campus. Are there any communal kitchens? I keep hearing no but it doesnt hurt to ask more people, also if there aren’t, are we allowed to cook in our dorms?

Hey everyone! I’m an incoming 3rd year transfer student at NIU studying accounting. I’m currently looking for either someone who needs a roommate or someone interested in finding an apartment together for Fall 2026. My current budget is around 750 for my portion of the rent and utilities.
Feel free to message me if you have an available room or need a roommate!

Back with this series and what other way to ask the school I’m rebuilding in CFB 27.

I’m doing a series where I ask all 136 FBS subreddits on what their most heartbreaking loss they witnessed.This loss could’ve been witnessed from the TV or while attending the game doesn’t matter.

If I guess for NIU, 2024 vs Buffalo.I get that NIU being ranked was a bluff due to the Notre Dame game, but still losing in overtime in your home crowd WHILE being ranked sucks.

2005 MAC championship vs Akron.With a 14 point lead in the 4th, the huskies looked destined for their first MAC title until Getsy and the zips came back and topped it all off with a 36 yard bomb to Dixon to seal the game.

2012 vs Iowa-NIU had a solid 8 point lead in the 4th, until Damon Bullock turned up for a 23 yard touchdown late in the 4th.That was NIU’s only loss until they played FSU in the orange bowl(Which was expected not to be rude)

I am an upcoming CS PhD Student joining NIU in Fall 2026. I am looking for affordable accommodation options.

I am 24 Male. Please reach out in case you are looking for a roommate or can guide me about this.

Thank you

Hi everyone! My name is Ethan Petrik, and I’m the Iowa beat reporter for the Quad-City Times in Davenport, Iowa.

I’m putting together a preseason series called “The Fan Files,” where I interview one passionate fan from each of Iowa’s 2026 opponents to get a better understanding of their program through the eyes of someone who follows the team closely.

The conversation would cover topics like:
• How you became a fan of the Huskies
• Your thoughts on the 2026 season (best-case and worst-case scenarios)
• Biggest strengths, weaknesses, and players to watch
• Expectations for the matchup against Iowa
• Anything else you think opposing fans should know about your team

The interview can be done however is easiest for you—Reddit DMs, email, or another format that works though I will need to confirm your real world identity. I’ll use your responses in a feature for the Quad-City Times.

If you’re interested—or if you know someone who would be a great representative of the fanbase—please leave a comment or send me a DM.

Thanks, and I’m looking forward to learning more about the Huskies from the people who know the program best!

1. Hi guys, im an incoming freshman and im looking for an on campus job, so far ive applied to some in campus dining services, a housing job, and a desk job in the department of management, but my anxiety is getting the better of me so I decided to come here for advice. when can i expect to start receiving interview offers if i do receive them? can someone also explain a little bit on the process? im very nervous that i wont be able to get any of the jobs because 1. im an incoming freshman so i know upperclassmen would be preferred and 2. because of some separate issues, an on campus job would be my first job so i have no prior work experience, only extensive volunteering experience

2. I applied to the NIU Dream Scholarship a while ago, and the deadline was recently, and I was wondering how long I should expect to wait for a reply bcs i know it changes like i got my admission decision for NIU within 2 weeks, the Honors Program within one, so I know while NIU decisions are relatively fast, it does differ. Also, if anyone knows any more information about the dream scholarship, it'd really help, i havent been able to find extra info no matter who i ask unfortunately and this scholarship im hoping will help me out a lot if i can receive it. if anyone has received it feel free to comment the only person i know so far who has received it is from an article on NIU Alums page and that person had a quote saying it did help them a lot so im really praying i get this