Part of the appeal of attending NIU are the dining halls available to students living on campus, which are located in each residence hall. Every year, the university houses new and returning students in dorms that provide them with a place to sleep, relax,...

Housing and Dining is going through some changes that could benefit students living in the residence halls. Housing and Dining is putting a greater emphasis on working one-on-one with students for the Fall 2010 semester, said Housing and Dining executive...

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. TUESDAY At 9 a.m., a...

DeKALB | The Board of Trustees held committee meetings Thursday morning. The meeting began with the induction of Robert Sorsby as the BOT’s new student trustee. Sorsby, former Student Association president, officially began his roll as student trustee...

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. SUNDAY At 12:57 a.m.,...

Buses, scooters and roller blades are all options for getting around campus, but many students still travel on two wheels. "I think the bikes are great because I can get a nice workout while on my way to class," said Marcus Kincaid, freshman civil engineering...

As students travel through campus, they may notice large black boxes in various locations, with blue lights sitting on top. Be warned, these are for emergencies only. "There are 88 [emergency] boxes total on campus, 44 of them in the parking structure...

Homesick freshmen who wish to send letters or packages to their loved ones are popular customers in the local post office, but for those who lack transportation, sending a package can be a hassle. On campus, students can search near and far to find stamps...

What is the hardest thing/best thing about starting school again this fall? "Just accepting expectations from teachers. The first day seems overwhelming and impossible. I like the newness and something to look forward to." -Laura Phiachantharath, junior...

This past Thursday morning a sea of red-shirted student volunteers swarmed residence halls in order to help move students into their rooms. The Stevenson Hall elevators were crammed with parents and new students ready to start or continue their college...