For 10 years, the third Thursday in April has been considered "National High Five Day." Thursday was no different besides the fact that NH5D turned into a scholarship fund. In honor of the 10th annual National High Five Day, the National High Five Project...
Not only is Michael Fortner an assistant physics professor at NIU, but he also divides his time as a state representative in the Illinois General Assembly. Fortner received his M.S. in 1983 and his Ph. D in 1989 from Brandeis University. He has taught...
Even though Colin Goddard experienced the worst school shooting in U.S. history, he did not let the tragedy overtake his life. Goddard, a survivor of the Virginia Tech shootings, came to NIU Wednesday night to present a documentary he made about his harrowing...
The Founders Memorial Library is offering students and faculty the chance to travel 150 years in the past. On April 12, 1861, the United States began a war within itself. NIU's Regional History Center is recognizing the anniversary by creating an online...
The following was taken directly from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. April 7 At...
Over 120 research projects were on display in the Duke Ellington Ballroom on Wednesday as part of Undergraduate Research and Artistry Day. The fair marked the second time Engaged Learning has sponsored the event, which gives undergraduate students the...
NIU's Animation Dance Troupe (ADT) has goals of competing in recognized competitions, but is currently thrilled about performing showcases. Animation, organized through the Philippine Student Association, was established seven years ago. The group's dancing...
DeKALB | NIU President John Peters led the groundbreaking ceremony Monday for what he called the “most important project” in the school’s history. Production has now started on the 1,000-bed residential facility for first-year students located north...
DeKALB | “The bus was late, I overslept, my printer broke:” all cliche excuses college students use for tardiness. But Travis Dillavou has a novel reason: goose attack. “I was heading to my C++ class, and I was trying to get by [the goose by the...
DeKALB | Starting a fraternity at NIU is considered a long and hectic process, not something that happens overnight. Chris Wiedmaier, freshman education major, has been working over the last semester to bring Kappa Sigma back to NIU Greek life. “I wanted...
