Stevenson Tower News Today

Editor’s note: This piece was last updated at 12:07 p.m.  DeKALB – At approximately 12:15 p.m. Friday, the Stevenson Tower A fire alarm sounded and students evacuated out of the residence hall. According to an email sent to students by Housing and Residential Services, the fire started at the mechanical room in the basement. Damage...

Editor’s note: This piece was last updated at 5:00 p.m.  DeKALB – At approximately 12:15 p.m. the Stevenson Tower A fire alarm sounded and students evacuated out of the residence hall. According to an email sent to students by Housing and Residential Services, the fire started at the mechanical room in the basement. Damage was...

Have you ever finished writing a ten page paper at midnight and asked yourself “what is even open right now?” There are countless pizza places open. There are the usual fast food places like McDonald’s or Taco Bell. But out of these choices, what is even remotely healthy? When looking into what restaurants are open...

Every month, Booth Library lets two Registered Student Organizations, RSOs, to create a book display. During October, EIU Pride had the opportunity to put together a book display with the theme: Queer Joy. The members of Pride got to pick their choices for the books, which allowed diverse and prideful book selections.   October is...

DeKALB – Hot water has returned to some residents of Stevenson Towers as of Wednesday after residents lost their ability to take a hot shower for almost a week. According to NIU’s Public Information Associate Joe King, hot water returned to Stevenson’s buildings on Wednesday morning; however, services may be inconsistent until the hall’s water...

Editor’s note: This piece is part of  an investigative news series called “What’s Up With?” Fill out the form for potential coverage of a topic here. DeKALB – Students are stuck with 60-year-old elevators in Stevenson Towers with renovations coming this summer. Until then, students are dealing with run-down and broken elevators.   WHAT’S UP...

NIU housing has left students with broken elevators, surrounded by flooding and leaking. The housing cost needs to reflect the low-quality dorms.  In 2022, Patterson Hall East had three separate occasions where a pipe burst and students were affected by flooding.  Riley Day, a first-year majoring in visual communication and Patterson Hall East resident, is...