Former assistant professor Robert Pearson died Saturday.Pearson worked at NIU from 1963 until his retirement in 1989, including in temporary and assistant professor spots in the biology department as well as NIU’s only pre-med adviser for many years....
This October is the month to educate your family on sexuality.A free consultation session is offered through the family therapy clinic throughout October. The session is meant to help people feel more comfortable about talking to their children about...
The ROTC program has recognized two Elgin teenagers’ work and named both cadet of the month.The two students to receive the award were Maximilian Ehret, a sophomore geology major who is part of the battalion’s Rifle Team, and Nicholas Wiltsie, a freshman...
Students got an early Huskie tailgate experience Wednesday night.Graduate students Anne Weber and Veronica Skradzinski orchestrated a special tailgate event in the Stevenson dining hall Wednesday.Special menu items were implemented for the evening, including...
Freshman biology major Ben Staub does more with his free time than play games — the Risk fan also works with the Eagle Scouts and engages in charity work.Student Spotlight is a once-weekly series that highlights campus individuals.Northern Star: Why...
Sunday• At 8:13 p.m., an officer in the NIU Police Department took a report of theft. Later that day the complainant recovered his or her property. This case is closed.• At 12:35 a.m., an officer stopped a car at 1300 Blackhawk Road. The officer noticed...
Littering could be just as expensive a habit as smoking.By Jan. 1, cigarette butts will be considered litter in Illinois, and smokers will be committing a crime when they toss their used cigarettes to the ground. Cigarette butts are the most frequently...
Homecoming’s recycled boat race saw a larger crowd than usual Tuesday at the East Lagoon.The event was sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. The participants started from the shore in the lagoon, took a lap around the island and headed back to where...
Humans vs. Zombies President and economics major Caitlin Giles (left) and senior computer science major James Mack inform inform a group of students about the rules, tactics and challenges of participating in the club on campus Friday night at the Stevenson multipurpose room in the Stevenson Towers.
Students have until Friday to resist their zombie overlords.The Humans vs. Zombies weeklong fall game has human and zombie teams squaring off until Friday night. The game started Sunday and the infection will sweep across campus as students on the human...
Students have worked together to form a support group for students with disabilities called the Disability Ally & Advocacy Association.The group’s purpose is to help students and provide a support system to people with disabilities. Group members...
Parking may require a little more finagling than usual during Homecoming weekend.Thursday to Monday, Greenbrier Road will be a no parking/tow zone. Parking will not be allowed from 2 to 6 a.m. on streets in neighborhoods west of Annie Glidden Road and...
